Dyslexia « Disabilities – Learning
Articles, Publications and Resources related to Dyslexia
Articles About Dyslexia:
- Brain Imaging Predicts Future Reading Progress in Children with Dyslexia (GEN – 12/20/10)
Brain scans of adolescents with dyslexia can be used to predict the future improvement of their reading skills with an accuracy rate of up to 90 percent, new research indicates.
- Dyslexie Font Helps Dyslexics Read (Assistive Technology Blog – 8/11/11)
A new font claims to make reading easier for dyslexics. The font is named Dyslexie and is not yet available to users outside the Netherlands. Dyslexie makes small changes to letters that make reading easier for dyslexics. The font makes letters more recognizable then standard fonts.
- Dyslexia Definitions Symptoms (About.com – Special Education)
Depending on the educational jurisdiction, the term Dyslexia may or may not be used to define a disability in reading. Some educational jurisdictions refer to Dyslexia as a type of learning disability pertaining to reading. However, Dyslexia is often described as a reading disorder or a disability affecting reading or the impairment of the ability to read.
- Dyslexia: The Learning Disability That Must Not Be Named (NPR – 12/3/16)
Are schools choosing not to acknowledge dyslexia so that they won't be required to provide services??
- Is dyslexia the most misunderstood learning disability? (11/29/16)
Parents and teachers can tend to overlook symptoms of dyslexia and attribute a lack of interest in reading or school to laziness or other behavior problems.
- Misunderstandings About Learning Disabilities (Wrightslaw Way – 10/28/10)
A recent poll indicates that a many Americans do not completely understand the conditions related to learning disabilities. There appears to be a growing public awareness of LD and an understanding that some kids learn differently. But the poll shows that some people do not have a very clear idea of what dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities are.
- Steven Spielberg Talks Bullying and Dyslexia (Child Mind Institute 10/23/12)
The director Steven Spielberg has opened up about his childhood struggles with dyslexia and bullying.
- When the School Says "Dyslexia is Not a Learning Disability" (Wrightslaw Way – 7/26/2010)
Your child with dyslexia must be taught how to read by a teacher or tutor who has specialized training in multi-sensory structured language instruction.
Publications About Dyslexia:
- Dyslexia: A Brief for Educators, Parents, and Legislators in Florida
The purpose of this technical assistance paper is to briefly describe what is currently known about dyslexia.
- Dyslexia Basics (International Dyslexia Association)
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment, and in its more severe forms, will qualify a student for special education, special accommodations, or extra support services.
- IDEA Definition of Specific Learning Disability Includes Dyslexia
US Department of Education says schools must address the unique educational needs of children with dyslexia. Learn the legal requirements for ensuring these students receive a high-quality education.
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