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A multi-sensory approach to education, the use of different types of aids and methods in the classroom can improve the child's understanding of the subject. Where possible, permit oral testing and eliminate or reduce the number of spelling tests. Grading should be done on content and not on spelling and handwriting. Copying tasks should be reduced and wherever possible photostat material may be provided to this child. Avoid too much of stimuli in the child's environment. When you want the child to concentrate you can switch off the television and the music system at home. In the classroom, ensure the class is quiet before giving instructions and also see that the dyslexic child is settled before you start. All this is possible if the child is seated near the teacher's desk. Allow the child to sit in the front row. It would help if the teacher read the question paper or the comprehension paragraph to the child during the test. This child often finds it difficult to copy from the blackboard.
During the class, do not make the child read aloud if he does not want to. Also avoid scolding him if he looks into the neighbour's copy. It is also a good idea to make the child sit next to a systematic and organised child.
Instruct this neighbour to help the dyslexic child. With the help of the class teacher, parents may get to know the children who are organised and systematic and like to help.
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