Audiobooks and Dyslexia

Recently, I purchased a few audiobooks for R.  I have read that audiobooks are the answer to helping kids who are slow readers keep up with their peers' reading repertoire.  In this sense, they will not miss out much if their friends were to discuss the current book rage.

It does work in this household!   I wasn't sure he would like it, but he does!  And so do C.  I introduced the first book of 'How To Train Your Dragon', and they loved it.  They listened to it at bedtimes.  The next book was 'The World According to Humphrey' and it was a hit too.  After listening to it, R picked up the actual book to read, and finished the title.  He is now on the 2nd Humphrey title, but the audiobook is not here yet.

I am just glad he made the small step in reading, as he was, and still is, not a keen or initiative reader.  As for myself, I learned that audiobook is a good companion when doing my walks in the park.  So I am in the bandwagon too now.

The only drawback is many times, books do not come in audio version, and if they do, it's hard to track them down.  But we will take it as far as we can.  Right now, there is enough titles to keep us occupied for awhile.


Update on 7/9/2014 : R recently had to do a online read aloud assignment as part of school's e-learning, and he tried to read like the way those audio book narrators did, with tones, effects and emphasis on some words!

Exemption from Mother's Tongue

I received the news that R's application for exemption of Mother's Tongue has been approved.  It provides much relief.  At least we do not need to fret over 听写， and all the tests and exams.

I have found a few spelling programmes for dyslexic children, and will look through them soon.  Hopefully, I can find one that can supplement his lessons at DAS.