The information is taught in a meaningful context several times, more so than would seem necessary. The over-teaching component is important. Visual displays are included with verbal instructions. Hearing, saying, seeing, and touching the learned material provides multisensory reinforcement. It is sometimes difficult to determine a dyslexic child's precise area of deficit.
Multisensory presentation teaches to all the senses in hopes that faster learning is accomplished.
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