Dyslexia and Spelling
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Written by an authority in the dyslexia field, this is the first accessible guide to the close interplay of spelling and dyslexia. Kelli Sandman-Hurley talks the teacher or parent through why kids with dyslexia find spelling so hard, and what we can learn from the spelling mistakes in their writing samples. Introducing key terminology around morphemes (smallest unit of meaning in words) and phonemes (smallest contrastive units in language) in an accessible and clear way, Sandman-Hurley goes on t
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This essential guide demystifies the complex relationship between dyslexia and spelling challenges, offering educators and parents concrete strategies to understand why traditional spelling methods fail dyslexic learners. Kelli Sandman-Hurley expertly breaks down linguistic concepts like morphemes and phonemes, transforming abstract terminology into practical tools for analyzing spelling errors. Rather than viewing mistakes as failures, she reveals how these errors provide crucial insight into a student's cognitive processing, turning assessment into actionable understanding.
What sets this resource apart is its focus on the logic behind dyslexic spelling patterns, empowering adults to move beyond frustration and into effective intervention. Sandman-Hurley provides a framework for recognizing the systematic thinking that underpins seemingly random errors, allowing supporters to build on existing strengths rather than simply correcting weaknesses. Parents and teachers will finish this book with renewed confidence in their ability to decode the spelling process itself, ultimately transforming their approach to literacy support for struggling spellers.
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