The following are a few strategies for teachers that can help adolescents with dyslexia continue to succeed in school (Guerin & Male, 2006; Bassik & Guth, 1997; McCray, Vaughn, & Neal, 2001):
- Provide multisensory lessons enhanced by movement and visuals
- Help students with organization and study skills to decrease their apprehensions about school
- Provide hands-on learning experiences, such as creating story boards for a short film, in which students learn problem solving strategies and work creatively
- Recognize students' talents in art, science or other areas and incorporate their interests into lessons and assessments
- Give students opportunities to self-select reading material and read independently; choice on any assignment increases students' motivation and curiosity
- Learn strategies for teaching students to break down words and sound them out, instead of just telling students to do so
- Have students read books aloud in small groups, which allows students with dyslexia to learn from hearing higher level readers read new vocabulary and offers opportunities for discussion to increase understanding.
- When grading student papers, de-emphasize spelling and handwriting for students with dyslexia and focus on content
- Create alternative assessments instead of giving essay tests
- If a student has a severe reading disability, help him or her find a tutor or other special education services
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