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Get a tutor for your child. Make sure the tutoring centre specializes in teaching reading to a dyslexic student. The program should be based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
A normal schedule is 3x a week for an hour for a minimal of 2 years. After the two years most students are able to read at a grade 6 level. The students progress will vary depending on the severity of the disability. For my daughter I was told a minimal of 4 years of tutoring 3x a week to complete the program which would enable her to read at a grade 6 level. I have yet to find a program that ensures fluency at a grade 6 level. So, although your child will be able to read it may take many years of practise before they have fluency.  Next, start reading, the more you understand your childs disability the easier it will be to parent as well as assist your child in their education.  There are lots of books available at the library that will help you understand your child better.  The first book I read about dyslexia was “Overcoming Dyslexia” by Sally Shaywitz,MD.  I found her book  easy to understand, very thorough and empowering.  I highly recommend it to all parents with children with reading difficulties.  Once you understand your childs disability educate their teachers.  Arrange for your child to have an IEP (individual educational plan).  Lastly, read to your child as much as possible.  While your child is learning to read many of their peers are reading independently.  To prevent your child from falling behind in vocabulary, reading comprehension, and general knowledge they need to be read to.  An alternative is books on tape. We did a combination of both.