Lara in Colo Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) I found this today looking for phonics spelling rules. I was wondering of anyone else has an opinion. http://spellingrules.com/homepage.html read the section on dyslexia--very informative about learning styles. http://spellingrules.com/uncoveringthemysteryofdyslexia.html Look around the website she has several samples and there are links to amazon sample pages. I looked at the samples on Amazon and I have to say that I am impressed. I was thinking about buying AAS, but it is pricey and I have been dragging my feet for some reason. You don't really need to purchase the TM (they give you most of the info for free on the website. I currently have: a 6yo great learner- flying through reading lessons an 8yo slow reader dyslexic? a 10yo BAD speller an 11yo decent at everything but spelling is becoming challenging and is starting to need rules for understanding spelling. I thought AAS would take care of this, but it looks really teacher intensive and I have enough work to do without adding more. Plus I don't want the olders to be too bored in the beginning. Any opinions? Lara Edited February 15, 2012 by Lara in Colo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hmmmm, well, I disagree with her opinions on dyslexia. I believe that it is genetic and a brain-based condition. I don't believe it can be acquired, nor cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hmmmm, well, I disagree with her opinions on dyslexia. I believe that it is genetic and a brain-based condition. I don't believe it can be acquired, nor cured. :iagree:And I had serious qualms about her qualifications to make such claims as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well, frankly, the description of the product is poorly written, such that I have to wonder how good the product can possibly be. She uses the wrong word (principal instead of principle), and whoever uses the word "phonic"? What is that?? Besides which I disagree with the whole "methodology." I kept thinking, "Seriously?" My recommendation for your dc would be Spalding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofabcd Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hmmmm, well, I disagree with her opinions on dyslexia. I believe that it is genetic and a brain-based condition. I don't believe it can be acquired, nor cured. I agree that real dyslexia is a brain-based, genetic condition. But, I wholeheartedly believe that most dyslexia can be acquired and cured. www.donpotter.net has a ton of information on this. I agree with previous answers that this product sounds suspect. I would also look into Orton/Spalding type programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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