Q&A: Spelling and LD

by Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D.

Great reader, poor speller. It runs in the family. It's embarrassing. Get the answers about your child's spelling problems. Don't see your question? Then ask it!

1. My 10-year-old is an exceptional reader but a terrible speller. Any suggestions?
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2. My 11-year-old daughter has problems spelling. This is a family problem. I don't understand why we can't remember what is learned in spelling.
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3. My 12-year-old daughter can't spell. When I spoke with the teacher about her spelling and mentioned her hearing loss, the teacher told me in no uncertain terms, "That has nothing to do with her spelling grade." Any suggestions?
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4. My gifted, 12-year-old son has a problem with spelling. What do you suggest?
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5. I'm 45 years old and I'm embarrassed because I can't spell very well. How can I learn to spell better?
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6. Is there help for someone with LD in spelling and reading?
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