Thanks Jackie. I have been hesitant about Barton, because of the time and intensity involved. I really don't think he needs that much. His main problems are the fluency and comprehension, but he definitely shares your son's problems, as far as chunking, spelling etc. Does All About Spelling work on fluency and comprehension?

Jackie, did you use Barton yet? Just wondering what your experience has been with it. A Barton tutor is lined up to begin next week. We'll see how it goes. My son also has fairly good phonemic awareness (thanks to PhonoGraphix), so I will certainly consider AAS if Barton is too intense. We're doing twice a week sessions throughout the summer. In comparison to PhonoGraphix, I like that Barton has fluency/comprehension built in to each lesson. They are my son's weakest points.

I am driving myself crazy! DS is 13 and likes math. Math ideas come naturally to him. But, of course, memorizing math facts, like multiplication tables, is a struggle because of his dyslexia. His working memory and processing speed are slow, so he eventually gets the answers correct. It just takes longer than my other three kids. I showed him sample lessons (online) of Teaching Textbooks and Math U See. He said the lessons went too slowly. He just wants to do the problems. Did he just have a bad attitude or should I take that as a sign of what kind of curriculum will work for him? Is there a test online that identifies mathematical strengths and weaknesses? He is a rising 7th grader, so I'd like a curriculum that is challenging for him (since it's the one subject he feels good about) and will prepare him for more difficult math work in the future. Thanks! :) Lisa

I stand corrected! It was Funnix 2 that was a good follow-up computer program! ;)

Thanks all. I guess it's the price. Finding a math program for my dyslexic, yet math minded 13 year old is driving me crazy! Lisa

The funny thing is we just installed Brainware Safari this morning! Ds was extremely frustrated. I can't believe that this is for younger kids! Of course, because of the dyslexia, it was difficult for him to read/understand the directions. I had to help him through it. I have two questions for you. Does the program specify which tasks are difficult for them? I know it tells you which level they have passed, but it would be helpful to know which they are struggling with specifically. He did NOT meet many of the challenges, yet that is not reflected anywhere. Do you have a system regarding the order or number of games your son is supposed to play? If it were up to my son, he would play the games that he find easiest!! Thanks! Lisa

Thanks Renae for sharing your experience. I have a dyslexic 13 year old and am just starting to homeschool. To the OP, my son is going to be tutored in Barton, starting next week. I have no experience with AAS, but I've heard some good things. Check out these links, if you haven't already. Susan Barton has some great info... http://www.dys-add.com/ http://www.bartonreading.com/

My 6 year old daughter is only on episode 10 and still LOVES it. I did sign up for all 80. Who knows if the love will last that long! The PP is right about the program "saying" it ends at a 2nd grade level. I've heard others say it's not that high. I would wait and not plan yet. I think I heard some people go into ETC after Headsprout. I guess the possibilities are endless. Search old threads; you'll find more info! Enjoy Headsprout - it is adorable!

You have given me hope, Laurie. I have a 13 year old son who is dyslexic. I sure hope he improves. Dh overcame his reading struggles, but his terrible handwriting and math computation skills linger on! :D Ds recently took the WISC IV and it showed low scores in working memory and processing speed, which sure doesn't help matters (no signs of add). Laurie, if you have any wisdom, please pass it on. Right now, ds is doing Earobics, listening to audiobooks and is starting with a Barton tutor next week. His fluency and comprehension is lousy; I will implement Lindamood-Bell's Visualizing/Verbalizing, myself, in the fall, after he gets some Barton under his belt. He'll also use Read Naturally. To the OP, I sure wish I had started this process years ago. I knew something was not right. DS had speech problems and couldn't recognize his letters until he was almost 7. Sure signs indeed. The book that Laurie recommends is wonderful. Read and read some more. Even if it's not dyslexia, maybe you're in tune with some other issue. Phono Graphix is probably a perfect place to start. For under $20, you can really start to be in charge of what needs to be done. I got a tutor for a few months. It helped, but just wasn't eplicit enough for my older son. Good luck to you. Just the fact that you are in tune with your son's abilities and needs means he'll be just fine, in the end! Lisa

Cathy Duffy has this as one of her top 100 picks and yet I haven't seen it discussed here. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks! :)

Bumping for you (and me, too)!

Thank you for adding your personal experience. My daughter is on her 8th lesson of Headsprout and it is fabulous. So far it is not challenging, but it is seriously captivating. And the repetition is not painful at all! The graphics and characters seem much more varied than those in Reading Eggs. Thanks for all of your help. I don't regret spending the money at all!

Exactly what I needed!! Thank you! My son is a sociable sue, with a little wiggly willie thrown in!

Thank you! I ordered Headsprout - she is sooo excited!! Now, if only they had something similar for my 13 year old son who is dyslexic!

Yea, I guess Biscuit was a poor example! I was trying to think of a popular series. She can also read Clifford books with a fair amount of ease. Some words she needs to sound out, but she does it well. I may stick with Headsprout, especially with the Co-op's discount. I really want her to have the basics covered. Thank you all for your responses.

Hi there! My (just turned) 6 year old can read a little bit. She can read books like Biscuit fluently. I signed up for Headsprout and Reading Eggs' free trials to see which one we liked best. After 5-10 minutes, she says she's bored. Each page/each game looks and sounds the same. I'm assuming each level us just a repeat of the previous one. And you work on the same sounds for sooo long. Is one more "interesting" than the other? Any other online suggestions out there, for her level? I wanted a fun, interactive online "game" that was systematic and teaches phonemic awareness as well. Thanks!