Assistive Technology- Text to Speech Apps
Source: AT for Reading: Ear Reading for Everyone – International Dyslexia Association
Category: Articles
Controversial Therapies for Dyslexia | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
This is an older article that still remains relevant today~
“If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This is the first sentence from the introduction of the Winter 2011 edition of Perspectives on Language, an official publication of the International Dyslexia Association.
Source: Controversial Therapies for Dyslexia | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
5 Math Apps for Dyslexic Kids | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
Here are five IOS math apps that can help dyslexic children improve their reading, writing, and number crunching skills.
Source: 5 Math Apps for Dyslexic Kids | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
When Grading Harms Student Learning
Instead of issuing zeros, penalizing late work, and grading formative assessments, teachers should make the classroom a place of hope instead of fear.
ALTA I Believe in Myself Scholarship
I believe every one of your children deserves to win this scholarship! Mrs. Cashman is willing to help any student with their art piece that would like to apply. Please let me know if you are interested!
More information on ALTA’s website here
The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) through academic language therapy help develop effective secondary language and written communication skills through proficiency in reading and writing.
3 Technology Must-Dos for Dyslexia | Dyslexic Advantage Blog
The diocese of Jackson sent this article out to all of the administrators. bookshare.org sounds a lot like learningally.org, but I am not sure if they have as many human read texts. Please let me know if this site is worth while or better!
My learning ally account is acting up, but I hope to get it fixed soon.
“My teachers won’t let me take a photo of the Whiteboard…(are you serious?)” Yes this shouldn’t happen to students with dyslexia or dysgraphia.
Source: 3 Technology Must-Dos for Dyslexia | Dyslexic Advantage Blog
Our Favorite Books | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
We have identified some of our favorite books that you might find helpful. For each, we’ve provided a brief summary about the content. We know that there are many good books out there. If you have a book that you think would be helpful to others, please email your recommendation to us at dyslexiahelp@umich.edu
Source: Our Favorite Books | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
Balancing Ear and Eye Reading | International Dyslexia Association
I know so many of you use audiobooks to help your sweet children. I found this to be an interesting way of breaking things down.
My personal recommendations are for you to do eye-reading and ear-reading at the same time! This helps train your word-recognition without the stress of decoding! Read the book while listening to it on tape, or find an app that highlights the words as it reads to you.
Source: Balancing Ear and Eye Reading | International Dyslexia Association
Henry Winkler: I didn’t read a book myself until I was 31 years old | Children’s books | The Guardian
An interview with the award-winning children’s book writer of the Hank Zipzer series and dyslexia awareness campaigner – who adults of certain age will forever know as The Fonz
Dyslexia app by Plano students now available
A mobile app designed by Plano middle schoolers to help dyslexic readers is now available for a free download. The app — Mind Glass — grew from a science project…