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Question: My daughter is in middle school and although she's qualified for advanced programs, I'm not sure whether it is a good idea to keep her in those classes or move her back. What should she do? Answer: For gifted dyslexic students, decisions on whether to move...
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Dysgraphia (writing disability) is commonly seen with dyslexia. It does improve over time and can be improved by different approaches and training depending on the source. Many aspects of dysgraphia remain lifelong, though, and it’s common for adults with dysgraphia to opt to use computers and assistive technology when they have to write extensively for […]
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“What is the best way to start working if you’re dyslexic? It’s not always what you think. For parents supervising homework, the “starting to work” process for their students can look maddening. You may clear away distractions, put them at an empty dining table, make sure they have everything they need – then peek in […]
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THE TRICKY TEEN NUMBERS Some of the difficulties that dyslexic individuals have learning math involve ambiguities or inconsistencies that other people don’t seem to notice. It’s a common finding that dyslexic students need to know why and not just that something is done in a specific way. But when the systems themselves are illogical or […]
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“Currently, I have a group of teachers in a principals’ training program taking my Dyslexia for Teachers course. In answer to my question about whether their classroom was accessible, one teacher answered that she was sad to say that her classroom was not as accessible as it should have been. She is not alone. More […]
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“I had this profound drawback which has hampered me all my life, of being dyslexic. And therefore, having problem with equations, I can never tell which side I’m on, and waste an awful lot of time checking.” – James Lovelock The world said goodbye to Dr. James Lovelock, who passed away at the age […]
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Teaching and parenting dyslexic students are arts as well as science. To be strategic in your instruction, the long-term goals are as important to keep in mind as step-by-step instruction. HOW DO YOU CORRECT STUDENTS WHEN READING ERRORS HAPPEN? While correction is important, it’s also important not to overwhelm students when their first attempts at […]
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“…Spatial reasoning has been key to numerous scientific advances, such as the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA and the epidemiological research using maps to discover the true source of cholera outbreaks. It is also essential to many 21st-century careers, particularly in science and engineering… But are we able to see and support these […]
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“This isn’t how I think either; this is how I have trained myself to think, because it works.” – Kevin Horsley, World Memory Champion and author of Unlimited Memory It seems surprisingly common that dyslexics are found among the world’s super-learners. It might be that all share a passion for understanding their memory strengths after […]
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As we all hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us, the schools must all anticipate an even greater variability in reading, writing, and math levels for students due different degrees of pandemic loss and social and emotional stress. Educational researchers and school psychologists are warning parents and teachers that the diagnoses of learning […]
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“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning…” — Mahatma Gandhi More people may have heard about self-esteem than self-efficacy, but self-efficacy may be a more important quality that will predict how a person […]
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“The meanings of words in general usage are often very different from their mathematical meanings.” — Marilyn Burns Educational leaders are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of teaching the language of math in order to raise understanding and performance. There can be extensive reading and writing demands associated with math learning and dyslexic students […]
