Change the school, not the child

September 30, 2013 by dyslexickids

Students with dyslexia do not need to be changed or “fixed”.

Richard Branson and the art of delegation

September 27, 2013 by dyslexickids

Richard Branson and the art of delegation

“It is possible to turn dyslexia into a positive rather than a negative. I learned to focus on the things I was good at and delegate other tasks, a skill that set me in good stead to develop the whole Virgin Group. Having dyslexia means having to trust others to help you with tasks or do them on your behalf – this ability to let go is vital for entrepreneurs.” ~Richard Branson, famous dyslexic

Possible Accommodations

September 26, 2013 by dyslexickids

Students with dyslexia often need accommodations in order to complete the same assignments as other students. But what accommodations should you request?

Keep in mind that accommodations do not alter the content of assignments, give students an unfair advantage, or change what a test measures. They simply make it possible for students with dyslexia to show what they know.

Here are a few possible accommodations taken from an article by NCLD (http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/accommodations-education/accommodations-include-iep-504-students-ld).

Livescribe 3 Smartpen

September 25, 2013 by dyslexickids

Livescribe 3 Smartpen

Do any of you use a smartpen to take notes in class? I use the Livescribe Sky. It was difficult to set up on Windows 8, but now that it is set up, it is a joy to use. It appears there’s a new model on the way with even more features:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/24/livescribe-3-smartpen-fcc-filing-pencasts/

504 vs IDEA

September 24, 2013 by dyslexickids

504 vs IDEA

504 and IDEA Comparison Chart

Dyslexia: There is no prescription

September 23, 2013 by dyslexickids

Dyslexia: There is no prescription

“Dyslexia: There is no prescription”

Embracing Dyslexia

September 20, 2013 by dyslexickids

Embracing Dyslexia

Set aside an hour and watch the film “Embracing Dyslexia” here:
http://www.embracingdyslexia.com/

Two Minutes in Your Child’s Shoes

September 19, 2013 by dyslexickids

Two Minutes in Your Child’s Shoes

Ever wonder what your child with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia or other learning and attention issues faces on a daily basis? The slideshow below will take you through some tasks that, on the surface, look easy to do (even fun!), but are they very types of tasks that some people with LD find maddening.