Masgutova Method FAQs for Children With Challenges group

Children with Challenges is a Yahoo group of parents, therapists and persons challenge with disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperlexia, aspergers, autism and many others. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithchallenges.  The group was initiated by a mother in a support group who was learning the Masgutova Method.

Recently this mother took the initiative to begin a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) relating to the solutions that Svetlana Masgutova has unearthed for different disabilities. I provided some ideas for the FAQ on dyslexia and hyperlexia and then Svetlana added details. The results are below. I highly recommend that you visit the Yahoo site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithchallenges for responses on other topics.

1.  How does that Masgutova Method help children and adults with dyslexia (challenges with sounding out words, reading and vocabulary) and hyperlexia (challenges with comprehending – both reading and aural)?

The Masgutova Method (MM) addresses core issues behind both challenges. If a child or an adult’s reflexes normally developed in utero and during the first three years of life are delayed the technical skills required to read and comprehend can be impacted.

Non-developed or retained reflex patterns cannot serve as a neurophysiological basis for learning skills development, and more over, non-integrated reflex patterns inhibit the learning process.  The negative effects of automatism, incorrect reflex pattern functioning (its dysfunctional sensory system, brain processing, and motor response), and lack of development of inner control will not allow a child/adult to deal easily with hands on tasks: to focus, to analyze, to decode information, and to process it appropriately.  Integration of these non-developed reflex patterns gives the possibility for the development of inner control and skills.

2.  Can reflex corrections be made to improve a dyslexic and hyperlexic’s ability to read and comprehend?

Yes, there have been many hundreds of examples where a marked increased in reading and comprehension has been reached.

3.  Do the emotions play a part in dyslexia and hyperlexia?

Yes.  We have seen cases where linking an emotional issue with an under-developed reflex and making the appropriate corrections have resulted in a marked increase in reading skills and comprehension.

To learn more about the Masgutova Method go to: http://www.masgutovamethod.com

If you have topics that you would like me to address about my experience in overcoming dyslexia and hyperlexia feel free to send your ideas through the comments below.

Information on this blog is intended to complement, not replace, the advice of your own physician or health care professional.

The Other Side of Dyslexia Review: 5 star book

i hated reading. i mean, REALLY hated reading. at the suggestion of a friend, i bought ann farris’ book, the other side of dyslexia, with no intention of reading it- #1, because i wasn’t dyslexic, and #2, like i said, i hated reading. just out of curiosity, i began reading ann’s book, and i didn’t hate it at all. in fact, i really liked reading it. so much so that i have read and re-read the book several times, cover to cover. go figure. as it turns out, i AM dyslexic. this book has really helped me come to terms with a lot of what dyslexia actually involves, and how it affects my life. it’s not all mixing up letters and numbers like we all think! the other side of dyslexia is a great book for people who have dyslexia, for those who don’t, and for those of us who hate to read but don’t know why. what an incredible resource this book has turned out to be for me, and i hope you find it to be so too.  –Leah, posted on Amazon

Children with Challenges: Resource Suggestions

Children with Challenges is a Yahoo group of parents, therapists and persons challenge with disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperlexia, aspergers, autism and many others.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithchallenges.  The group was initiated by a mother in a support group who was learning the Masgutova Method.

You can learn more about how this Method helped me overcome my hyperlexia by reading my Article on this website.  Click Article on the top menu above. You can also go to http://www.masgutovamethod.com for more details on the Method

I joined Children with Challenges four years ago and monitor the input on a regular basis.  Parents and therapists offer feedback on techniques that are working with both children and adults challenged with a disability. I always am looking for new approaches that might assist me in improving my comprehension – both through the written and spoken word.  Not long ago this information was posted.

Please note:  I have had no personal experience with these two products but as others seem to have had good results in improving comprehension I am passing this information on.

1.         Fast ForWord, a program designed by Scientific Learning. Here’s the link: http://www.scilearn.com/products/fast-forword-language-series/language.

2.         Earobics.  It is a cd with games.  One person reports that Super Duper has the best price for this CD. She also commented Super Duper has free games online called Game Goo.

And, if you want to more information about Children with Challenges here is the link to their Yahoo Group.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/childrenwithchallenges.

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If you have topics that you would like me to address about my experience in overcoming dyslexia and hyperlexia send your comments through this blog below.

And, I am planning to continue evolving this site. I want to incorporate dyslexic and/or hyperlexic  information that others have to share.  Yes, I am looking for your ideas.  Send them via the Comments. below.