Children that have difficulty reading and writing can often verbalize better. Therefore easy classroom accommodations can help them in the classroom. These accommodations could be as easy as having a test read to them or having un-timed test. Un-timed test can help students because they are not required to rush to finish and they can take there time. Another good accommodation is to grade on content not spelling or handwriting.
However the most important way I believe to help a dyslexic student is to ask the student how he or she best learns. Use what the student tells you in order to incorporate it into your lessons or tests. Therefore this student is not under as much pressure and feels like he or she can accomplish what is being asked.
Some dyslexic students have very low self-esteem and can not complete tasks. Therefore I believe that if you are showing the student that you care and willing to help then it shows the student you are working to help them. To me this is the best way to help the student see he or she is not in this alone and as a teacher you are willing to help them succeed.
You can read more of the common classroom accommodations from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia. Feel free to tell me what you think.
Sources
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia.
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