Does Anyone Know of Good Tutors for Dyslexic Kids?

Updated on December 29, 2016
G.R. asks from Dallas, TX
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My 14 year old daughter just got diagnosed with severe dyslexia and I need help finding tutors for her. I had her tested because she's really struggling with reading and is way behind grade level and is having a hard time with spelling. She's in eighth grade but reads at a fifth grade level. We live in Dallas Texas .

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T.F.

answers from Dallas on

You need to be communicating with her teachers and guidance counselor. They usually know people who tutor and can guide you to a good match for your child.

Most schools also have a reading specialist on staff who might be able to access her to determine her specific needs.

Good luck,

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G.♣.

answers from Springfield on

That has to be overwhelming. I think the first person I would talk to would be her teachers. Find out what resources the school can offer. Ask to have her evaluated by the school to see if she qualifies for resource time, tutoring, extra time on tests, other accommodations, etc. Share her diagnosis with them, but they might insist on their own evaluations before offering services.

You can also ask her teachers if they know of any tutors that they recommend (if you feel that what the school can offer is not going to be enough). It is very possible that her teachers will know someone who used to teach at the school (and maybe left to have a baby) or someone who is in college and can tutor or a retired teacher.

That is where I would begin. If you still are not having any luck, go back to her doctor and ask there. They should be able to point you in the direction of other resources in your community.

It really is overwhelming. Our son has special needs, and it is not always easy to find the right resource to meet his needs. But keep talking to people, and you will succeed!

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D.B.

answers from Boston on

I agree about talking to teachers/guidance counselors/ special needs aides. But I also think you should repost this with the town/county in the title and click the button to indicate it's specific to your area. It's a waste of your effort to post this nationwide on Mamapedia when your needs are clearly local. Guidance depts. normally keep a list of certified tutors. You might also list your needs on Thumbtack - you will get a maximum of 5 bids. It's free to you and the professionals pay to big on your job. Please be very specific about your need to ge the best responses.

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M.D.

answers from Washington DC on

A request has been made to this member to please consider editing this question to specify a more local geographic location -in order to get the best possible response from other members.

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S.T.

answers from Washington DC on

i do, actually. but since i live in MD i doubt they'll do you much good.
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A.N.

answers from Charlottesville on

I have a friend who has a child with dyslexia that has had to do a lot of advocating for her child and she has made a lot of contacts in a variety of areas. She has a contact in TX. Send me a PM and I will give you her email address.

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E.B.

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Check into a school near you that has the "Arrowsmith Program".

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