62 stars who have dyslexia

A list of 62 stars who have dyslexia: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls071872465/

A Letter to Dyslexic Children from 41st Vice President Nelson Rockefeller

A Letter to Dyslexic Children from 41st Vice President Nelson Rockefeller:

 

“For I was one of the “puzzle children” myself—a dyslexic, or “reverse reader”—and I still have a hard time reading today. But after coping with this problem for more than 60 years, I have a message of encouragement for children with learning disabilities—and their parents. Based on my own experience, my message to dyslexic children is this: Don’t accept anyone’s verdict that you are lazy, stupid, or retarded. You may very well be smarter than most other children your age. Just remember Woodrow Wilson, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci also had tough problems with their reading. You can learn to cope with your problem and turn your so called disability into a positive advantage.” Read the complete letter here: https://go.learningally.org/puzzle-children/

Dysgraphia affects more than handwriting

I have to admit, my dysgraphia causes me just as many headaches as my dyslexia!

Take a look at this mom’s experience and her attempt to understand how dysgraphia affects more than her son’s handwriting (by the way, it affects a child even more than what she mentions in this article):

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/what-i-wish-id-known-sooner/2015/08/11/understanding-my-sons-dysgraphia-helped-me-advocate-for-him?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Fun Pocket ABC book

Make your kids a cute pocket ABC-book that will always be at hand to help them learn the alphabet faster. Find two big buttons that will serve as the covers to your book. Cut out a chain of paper circles of the exact same size as the buttons. These circles are the pages of your book, and you can write letters of the alphabet on them. Fold the chain of circles and glue its ends to the buttons. Your tiny ABC book is ready!

See more clever ideas on http://brightside.me/article/ten-great-tricks-to-help-your-child-learn-new-stuff-89905/

Wonderful video from Erik Rosenlund dealing with dyslexia

A fantastic submission from Erik Rosenlund:

Hi, I made a short animation for Swedish television, that deals a bit with dyslexia. I thought you might want to share it if you find it helpful. All the best, Erik

https://youtu.be/EQ71vgRzCA4

“25 things to love about your kids with ADHD”

“25 things to love about your kids with ADHD”

from ParentingADHDChildren.com

“Dyslexia Assessment” by the IDA

The International Dyslexia Association has released a new fact sheet that explains the importance of testing for dyslexia and how testing can help your child. Read the full fact sheet here: https://app.box.com/s/wp3wuyfzr1d2d9xlcp6ntk326tvlrxro

 

“Disabilities are NOT synonymous with failure!”

National Education Technology Plan

What the 2016 National Education Technology Plan means for students with dyslexia: http://bit.ly/1U5LlzS

Summer camp for children with dyslexia

This is a fantastic camp for children who have dyslexia! Each time I have visited Camp Delafield to talk with the kids, I’ve noticed the campers are having a great time, they connect with each other, they love their tutors, and they develop a sense of belonging and confidence. I wish I had a Camp Delafield when I was little! The folks at DII do a tremendous job empowering the kids – my hat is off to them! Check it out here: http://www.diin.org/how-we-help-you/camp-delafield/