THRASS is a certificated program that stands for teaching, handwriting, reading and spelling skills. It was invented by Alan Davies and was one that could be taught to all children, whether or not they had Dyslexia. It is usually a two day program that the teachers get to see how the children react to this […]
This article is about black students with dyslexia. They are often not diagnosed early enough to prevent other learning disabilities from happening due to their frustration with the dyslexia. There is a financial cause for this, since actually testing for dyslexia can cost up to $6000. There is no cure, but if diagnosed early and […]
A history of childhood physical abuse may contribute to dyslexia, according to a recent study. Researchers found a significantly larger percentage of those who reported abuse had dyslexia when compared with individuals who did not report abuse. A clear understanding of the statistics will require further research.
Hoping to benefit future generations as well as themselves, a petition titled “We want to start a conversation” was drafted by the Dyslixic Teens Dialogue Group, parents and teachers. They are concerned that dyslexic teens are often not provided with needed services. Anglu Farrugia will be presenting the petition to Parliament for discussion.
Free support is being provided to Houston area dyslexic students by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Home of the best team in the country, the hospital is developing curriculums for the rest of the nation as well. The encouragement and support is helping students develop self esteem and gain confidence, among other benefits. Read the full […]
Dyslexic student Chloe Bayliss recently won a national poetry competition. Her poem about an experience that had a great impact on her life was praised by her English teacher, Elaine Lambert, as “a wonderful accomplishment.” Chloe attended the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Carnegie Awards for children’s literature as part of her award.
The article starts off with a father and group of parents saying that the special needs students of the Baxley school systems are not having their needs met and that they hope with bringing in a new director that will all change. But they highly doubt that it will. Then it goes into a new […]
Self-confidence is a very important thing in students. It can hinder or boost the way that they learn and shape the way that they view things in what they can and cannot do. You can boost it with positive feedback when the child has done a good job. Setting goals can help with it too. […]
Due to the lack of support for children struggling with Dyslexia in public schools, a Decatur student with this issues travels with a teacher to meet with members of Congress to discuss the problem. They were successfully able to receive a signature from a Congressman, who supports the caucus in raising awareness for those affected […]
;Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects as many as one in five people. It often goes undiagnosed because many teachers haven’t been trained to recognize it. This can often lead to a tragic waste of potential because many dyslexics are very bright, and with early intervention can learn to read more fluently. The usual […]
