Dyslexia Therapy Pictures

 Air writing engages both kinesthetic (movement) and visual (sight) senses, reinforcing learning by activating multiple sensory channels. When learners physically write in the air, they involve their muscle memory and visual perception, enhancing retention and understanding. 

 Segmenting and blending words are fundamental phonemic awareness skills that are crucial for early literacy development and reading proficiency. These skills involve breaking down words into individual phonemes (segmenting) and then merging those phonemes to form a whole word (blending).  

Making it fun using a Twister Mat!

 Cursive handwriting can be beneficial for dyslexic students for several reasons.  This continuous movement can be beneficial for dyslexic students who may struggle with the start-and-stop nature of print handwriting.  The unique letter formations in cursive writing can provide additional visual and motor memory cues that aid dyslexic students in recalling and recognizing letters and words.  

 Medial short vowel sounds play a significant role in decoding, spelling, and reading fluency. Being able to identify and differentiate these sounds helps learners sound out unfamiliar words and improve their reading skills.  

Incorporating explicit instruction and practice in identifying medial short vowel sounds is essential for a comprehensive phonics program and is fundamental to a child's development as a proficient reader and writer.

 Substituting phonemes helps learners become more aware of the individual sounds in words. It requires them to mentally manipulate and rearrange these sounds, which is a key aspect of phonemic awareness. Using the Twister Mat to manipulate sounds!

 Mastery of the alphabetic principle is a key indicator of early literacy success. It forms the basis for further literacy skills and provides a strong foundation for reading and writing throughout a learner's academic journey.  When learners grasp the alphabetic principle and experience success in decoding and encoding words, their confidence in reading and writing grows. This confidence motivates them to engage more in literacy activities. 

 Dyslexia is often characterized by difficulties in recognizing and manipulating the sounds (phonology) and symbols (orthography) of words. Morphological awareness involves the ability to recognize and understand the structure and meaning of words based on their morphemes. For individuals with dyslexia, developing strong morphological awareness can be a valuable compensatory strategy. Teaching them to recognize common prefixes, suffixes, and roots can help improve their word recognition and decoding skills.