However, we need to consider any new ideas with caution. Multi-sensory methods are used by specialist dyslexia teachers. We would like to see research evidence for claims of success for new schemes. We do not set out to find a 'cure' for dyslexia. It is a permanent condition just as left-handedness is.
All dyslexic learners are different.
No single method will suit them all, but they can all improve. Dyslexia is more than just reading and spelling. It often includes numeracy, memory, organisation and self-confidence. The following information is from Brua, B. and Link, H. A checklist for alternative therapies. Communication, Spring 1997, p14.