…brainstorming tool just like a Google search or Wikipedia doesn’t always provide correct answers. One interesting function is that you can ask it how to explain something to a younger child, for instance. Here’s what answer I received when I gave it the prompt, “How to explain dyslexia to a 10 year-old child”: “Dyslexia is a learning difference that makes…
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…basic building blocks of education – reading, writing, and math. Strengths that may potentially help their situation include things such an ability to reflection on oneself (metacognition), ability to problem solving, and strong verbal comprehension skills. 1. Talk to Yourself in the Third Person Talking to yourself by your name instead of saying “I ” or “you” has been shown…
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…process, all of the students were of the opinion that it was good to have the results of the assessments. The results led to them having found the explanation for their problem, which made it visible.” 2. Get Positive Support from Your Parents and Teachers Here’s what positive support sounded like from the students’ perspective: “You always need to have…
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In our previous post on Severe Dyslexia, we talked about 6 steps required to read: 1. Seeing 2. Visual Recognition of Words 3. Matching Letters and Words to Sounds – Phonemic Awareness 4. Matching Words to Word Meaning 5. Saying Words 6. Comprehending Text In that post, we talked about how different readers may have difficulty with the visual aspects…
…day?” #3. If you trying to help a child, explain stress and anxiety in child-friendly terms. Helpful strategies may include, strategies like mindfulness and slow breathing, regular exercise, and principles of positive psychology like realistic optimism. One quote Monique shares in her talk is, “Optimism is not, “I know things will get better”, but the conviction that “I can make…
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…socializing improved as their children got older. It may also be worth noting that while 50% of parents noted social difficulties in their children, their children reflected a slightly lower percentage (38%). MODEL OF EMERGING ADULTHOOD Dr. Kirby concluded her research with a potential model of emerging adulthood for dyspraxic individuals. She suggested that for many, a delay in independence…
Congratulations to all the dyslexic athletes in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. A’JA WILSON A’ja Wilson was the #1 draft pick in the WNBA in 2018, Rookie of the Year, and most valuable player in the WNBA in 2020. A’ja also wrote a courageous essay in Player Tribune called Brute Strength. Here’s a little excerpt: “It’s…
“My mind is very visual: I can see anything in pictures, and I always visualize things. I can’t help it. It’s how I’m wired. So whatever you talk about, I’ll see pictures in my head. Very vivid, colorful, lifelike pictures. They aren’t still pictures. I can make them move. Reality, fiction, whatever. I really have to pull it back in…
…Student Be Tested for Dyscalculia? DOWNLOAD https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2020/01/Podcast-12.mp3 Podcast 11: Film director Zach Snyder Eric’s College Dyslexia Hacks Positive Things to Say to a Child What Do You Want Other Parents with Dyslexia to Know Can I Join the Military Even If I’m Dyslexic? The Hustle and Dyslexia DOWNLOAD https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2020/01/Premium-Podcast-11.mp3 Podcast 10: Interview with Brett Kopf, Remind Co-Founder. DOWNLOAD…
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…technology into reading. At least in some areas of the country, test-taking has taken a pause and many colleges and universities are de-emphasizing standardized tests – which may help some dyslexic students. EVEN OLDER CHILDREN MAY NEED SUPPORTS As children get older, they may want to become more independent in their learning, but be aware that many dyslexic teens…
…but individuality is paramount. In less positive news, the University of Miami is being investigated by the Office of Civil Rights for not providing appropriate accommodations. There is not result yet from this investigation – but prospective students should be wary. See more here. University of Tampa Disability Services Alumni – graduated more than 5 years ago). (Government and World…
…to avoid the pain inherent in taking responsibility of our lives is at the core of anger, and is central to nearly every emotional ailment, including anxiety, depression, and addiction.” As a result, David says, broadening one’s perspective and accepting truths about oneself (for example, “I have failures and successes”) and about others (“I cannot control what others say or…
