I was just wondering what others have found works or does not work with dyslexia and gifted. Here is what I know:

1.I just read an article that Direct Instruction is NOT recommended. http://learningpeople.typepad.com/the_learning_people/dyslexia_at_school/

2. A lot of visual spatial learners and hightly gifted kids have dyslexia (various websites) http://www.meadowbrook-education.com/visual_spatial_learners.htm

3. According to Dr. Ruf on her webinar and in her book, level 3 and higher kids who aren't reading independantly several years ahead are most likely dyslexic or have CAPD. (Plz correct me if I am misparaphrasing here).

4. Dyslexics also have sensory processing issues, r/l brain hemisphere difficulties=coordination problems in addition to spelling, reading, writing and timed tests.

I looked at Timezattack but DS7 is worried about the timed portions for math. I need to find a good LA program to help with spelling/writing. I am thinking about getting write out loud software if his school will approve.

TIA...