Dear Christine:  Nothing in your message indicates a particular vision 
problem.  In every case that LD is suspected, vision and hearing problems 
should be ruled out first.  If possible, it would be helpful to get a 
psychoeducational evaluation to determine the problem that underlies the 
reading difficulty.  Vision may be involved, but it is far more likely that 
language systems are involved.  As far as materials go, I would suggest 
checking out Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic for books on 
tape.  Lexia Learning Systems has a good adult computer based program, 
although I suggest that the use of the program be augmented by an actual 
teacher who can teach the actual information and then use the computer for 
practice.  Best of luck, Mary Kelly

Mary S. Kelly, PhD
Director, Fisher Landau Center for the Treatment of LD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1165 Morris Park Ave.
Bronx, NY 10463

At 05:57 PM 4/5/2007, you wrote:

>You might also check into her vision.  Has she been seen by a 

>developmental optometrist at any point.  Converging and diverging  issues 

>as well as other visual problems can create many problems if not diagnosed.

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>From: <mailto:Russell.Smith at doc.mo.gov>Smith, Russell

>To: <mailto:learningdisabilities at nifl.gov>The Learning Disabilities 

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>Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 3:50 PM

>Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1020] Re: ASSISTANCE PLEASE

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>Has any one suggested colored overlays? Look up Irlen Syndrome

>

>Russell  L. Smith

>Education Supervisor I

>Special Education Compliance

>We have met the enemy and he is us Pogo (Walt Kelly)

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>[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Cimilluca, 

>Christine

>Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:07 AM

>To: learningdisabilities at nifl.gov

>Subject: [LearningDisabilities 983] ASSISTANCE PLEASE

>

>I'm looking for assistance for a 23 year old mom with an LD.  She is an 

>avid reader, but tests very low (2nd or 3rd grade) in reading and writing 

>levels.  She would like to pursue her degree at a local college.

>

>Can anyone recommend workbooks, books, DVD's, etc. that she could use to 

>prepare herself at home?  She's bright, motivated, works hard and is 

>uncomfortable about re-entering school.

>

>      Christine

>

>Christine G. Cimilluca

>Educational and Training Coordinator

>Region IV Resource Center

>University of South Florida

>4202 East Fowler Avenue PED214

>Tampa, Florida  33620

>Phone 813 974-2904

>FAX 813 974-2780

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