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
Ted Talk: The Power of Believing that You Can Improve
Sometimes our dyslexic children have trouble with their self-esteem. Once we cross that bridge that they can do it, even when it is hard, that is when we see the most improvement!
Long before learning ABCs, tots recognize words are symbols – Entertainment & Life – telegram.com – Worcester, MA
Rapid Naming is a crucial skill that can be under-developed for children with dyslexia.
With pre-schoolers, parents can practice this skill by having their child name shapes, symbols and colors in a timely manner. You can do this while looking at a paper or by playing games in the car.
If your child struggles with recall of information due to attention- working on their rapid naming also helps increase their rate of retrieval- especially when practiced with a beat, for example from a metronome.
Stages of Reading Development – IMSE – Journal
Understanding the stages of reading development can help ease your frustration when you are worried about your child not doing something his or her peers have already mastered. For children with dyslexia, the growth through the different stages can take much longer than the typically developed child.
The New Preschool Is Crushing Kids – The Atlantic
Today’s young children are working more, but they’re learning less.
Spelling Matters – IMSE – Journal
Yes! Spelling Matters!
7 Reasons Why Handwriting Is Important and Your School Should Be Teaching It
You’ve heard the argument: handwriting is over. It’s keyboarding skills all the way. Not so fast. Of course, our students need strong keyboarding and tech skills but handwriting has benefits and creates brain connections that can’t be easily replaced. Here are seven reasons why handwriting matters (plus a cool contest to encourage your writers). Pass it on!
Source: 7 Reasons Why Handwriting Is Important and Your School Should Be Teaching It
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.
Episode 34: Sounds Like Old English | The History of English Podcast
Part of our dyslexia therapy program includes a small lesson on the history of the English language. This is especially important for children with dyslexia because our language is so confusing. We are primarily influenced by the Anglo-Saxon, Greek, Latin and French languages.
In the maintenance phase of therapy, we work through a program called Word Detective: Discovering the History of the English Language. This reviews our reading and spelling rules, and delves deeper into our history to form a stronger connection to our words.
The most important date that I was tested on over and over in my studies, was the Norman Conquest in 1066. A wonderful STA parent sent this to me, and I wanted to share! Thank you!
Source: Episode 34: Sounds Like Old English | The History of English Podcast
Vision Therapy for Dyslexia: Smoke and Mirrors | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan
Very Interesting!
I had just returned from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) annual conference, which was excellent. One of the talks I attended was on the topic of the use of Vision Therapy (VT) as a treatment for dyslexia. That same day I had a question from a parent on VT pop into my DyslexiaHelp in-box.
Source: Vision Therapy for Dyslexia: Smoke and Mirrors | DyslexiaHelp at the University of Michigan