<p>I am a 36 year old Dyslexic and returned to college after a 15 year break. The best advice I can give you is to get her a laptop now so that she can start to master it. I have found that the mac operating system works better for those of us that are visual learners, the system is much more graphically intuitive. Also she should learn to speak up for her rights now. A student in a wheelchair should have access to the rooms that their classes are in, a student that needs glasses isn’t asked to take them off at the door. Dyslexics need technology, time and other considerations. Lastly, and this is no joke, start watching all of the PBS programs you can with her. Most Dyslexics have developed a terrific memory, and programs like Nova and Nature can really help to create a foundation of knowledge. </p>
<p>The lingual educational establishment can be difficult, but I have learned that anger toward teacher who don’t understand isn’t productive. They will either get it or they won’t. I would recommend the video F.A.T. City, it helps other to understand what it is like to be a student with a learning disability. </p>
<p>Just a note of encouragement, I was one of those students that was passed through school because my teachers knew I was smart even though I didn’t complete my homework and fail most of my tests. It wasn’t until high school that I learned of my disability, and it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that technology could really meet my needs. I am now an honors student and enjoying school for the first time.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>