Embrace Dyslexia

What are the 4 types of dyslexia?
Dyslexia can be developmental (genetic) or acquired (resulting from a traumatic brain injury or disease), and there are several types of Dyslexia including phonological dyslexia, rapid naming dyslexia, double deficit dyslexia, surface dyslexia, and visual dyslexia.

What are signs of being dyslexic?
Signs of dyslexia (adult)
Confuse visually similar words such as cat and cot.
Spell erratically.
Find it hard to scan or skim text.
Read/write slowly.
Need to re-read paragraphs to understand them.
Find it hard to listen and maintain focus.
Find it hard to concentrate if there are distractions.

Let's make progress in 2023 helping those with dyslexia. Here is a definition of dyslexia.

dys·lex·i·a
/dəsˈleksēə/
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noun
a condition of neurodevelopmental origin that mainly affects the ease with which a person reads, writes, and spells, typically recognized as a specific learning disorder in children.

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Finding valid IEP plans should not be like finding a unicorn! IDEA requires 20 USC 6368 (3)(4)(5)(6)(7) that the essential components of reading are explicit and systematic. Section 3 lists phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension!
If your child is behind ... 30 minutes a few times a week with a group doing a little of this and that is not a valid plan.
Some kids need a goal and instruction in more than one area!
As parents propose a goal for each component that shows a need! Measure current levels in phonemic awareness specifically. Measure phonics accuracy specifically. In vocabulary specifically, in fluency specifically.
All of these components are needed. If not ..
Look in the PWN or N1 for the reasons why these things are not provided according to IDEA criteria?

How does your reading instruction stack up?

This is one of many handouts available for download on our website! Find it here: https://www.decodingdyslexiaiowa.org/educator-faq/ (scroll down)

This is being shared with permission from author, Patrick McKenna

I wanted to share a story about me growing up with Dyslexia and how Tim Tebow has been inspiration in my life. In high school I was a fan of Tim Tebow the athlete. I was fasciated with his leadership, drive and always willing to go the extra mile for his teammates. At this time in my life in high school I was struggling severely with my dyslexia, it was exhausting; my senior year I had six grade reading level with 1.9 GPA, my social skills weren’t good, I quit my senior year of baseball due to not getting right resources for me as an athlete and barely finish any of my papers. I also found out halfway through my senior year that Tim had dyslexia also. It was at that moment I looked up to him more than just a athlete. Through the years I have been inspired by him to be a better man through faith, try harder in school and on the field. He has been big part of my life and someone I’ve looked up to as inspiration in my life. Back in May at a Versus Men’s Conference I had the opportunity to attend and listen to speech by Tim. It was powerful and amazing speech. Then after the speech I got to speak with Tim for a few minutes- it is definitely something I’ll never forget and can’t thank you enough when I was the 18 year old kid from Boston who felt lost and hopeless you made me feel not alone.

Flash forward I’m 30 years old I’ve a masters degree in Sports Management and going to go for my doctorate degree in educational leadership. I run my own baseball business that is very successful and I’m also former professional baseball player. If you have a student, son/daughter or athlete with dyslexia who is struggling on or off the field. I would love a chance to speak with them- I know what it is like as young kid or person struggling with dyslexia. Just message me! Also thank you for all you amazing educators sharing you thoughts, ideas and you care for people with dyslexia it means the world to us.

Thank you

Here is a link to a free Q & A hosted by NOBIDA tonight at 6:30pm ... leading into their symposium tomorrow at Walsh University.
https://boxcast.tv/view/rise-up-live-panel-qa-j7pc3hjs0ijv74jootyq

Rise Up! Live Panel Q&A Join our Annual Open Board Meeting followed by our Live Panel Q&A with Rise Up! Speakers and Moderator, Kerry Agins, Esq.

As we reach the end of the first quarter, we thought this might come in handy. ;)

The biggest red flags for Dyslexia include a Speach Delay and/or a family history of reading difficulties. But these are 5 additional flags you need to be aware of.

1. Difficulty Rhyming
2. Consistently Inconsistent Reading
3. Writing and Spelling Are Hard
4. Struggles with Word Retrieval
5. Challenges Trying to Memorize Information (like math facts, sight words, words in order to a song, Bible verses, nursery rhymes, etc)

Such a misconception...certification is not granted for merely attending a seminar.

UFLI Foundations Decodable Text Guide UFLI Foundations Decodable Guide Welcome to the UFLI Foundations Decodable Text Guide! This resource is designed to assist teachers in locating decodable text from various sources that aligns with the UFLI Foundations Scope & Sequence. The UFLI Foundations decodable passages are directly linked...

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The gift that keeps on giving, University of Florida Literacy Institute! The Home Practice Guide for families is now available as a PDF on the UFLI Foundations Toolbox: https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/foundations/home/
The UFLI Foundations program includes Home Practice sheets to help families support their child’s learning at home. This Home Support Guide explains how to use these UFLI Foundations Home Practice sheets. https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/foundations/toolbox/

Check out the story of Zooey, an Athena Academy alumni, and his journey to become a VR expert at the young age of 17!
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Thank you, Dyslexic Advantage, for this wonderful graphic.

Fed up with lackluster reading scores, Wenatchee schools turned to science In Wenatchee, some students made it to the third grade without knowing the alphabet, and teachers didn't have the tools to intervene. So two years ago, they turned to science.

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Landmark report on how to teach reading is emotional for parents of children who struggle in Ontario schools "I was told, 'Don't worry, she'll catch up.'"

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Reluctance is a Choice, Dyslexia is Not - Dyslexia Training Institute Blog What is a reluctant reader anyway? Dyslexia is not a choice and those with dyslexia are not reluctant to read.

We think all students need this reminder...

So true! 💜

The Many Faces of Actor Paul Bettany Paul Bettany said that he didn't read a book for pleasure until the age of 19.

What Parents Need to Know About Testing for Dyslexia in Schools Dyslexia is the most commonly diagnosed learning disorder and help is widely available.

"But She's So Smart!" - Orton-Gillingham Weekly Years ago, I mentioned to someone that my daughter had dyslexia. The reply was, “But she’s so smart.” That comment made me realize that many people don’t understand dyslexia. Some Consider Dyslexia a Gift Having dyslexia does not mean you also have a lower IQ. In fact, it is often quite the ...