Dyslexia Awareness Month Resources

Dyslexia Awareness Month is aimed at encouraging appropriate screening, assessment and intervention for those living with dyslexia. Additionally, it provides a platform to provide education on and debunk the myths about dyslexia. Take a look back at some of the incredible resources previously posted about dyslexia on Where It's AT to help kick off this week. Be sure to stay tuned here for more valuable resources to come! 

    Visit some links and previous Where It's AT blog posts...

• National Right to Read Foundation Checklist
• The Road to Decode for Dyslexia Awareness Month
• ‘All I Want To Do Is Be Somebody’: Henry Winkler On Lifelong Struggle With Dyslexia
• Student with Dyslexia Discovers What It’s Like to Read: Emery’s Story
• Explicit Phonics Instruction: It's Not Just for Students With Dyslexia
• Dyslexia and Visual Processing Issues
• Accommodating Students With Dyslexia
• 5 Important Steps to Navigating Dyslexia
• Dyslexia Facts
• The Creative Brilliance of Dyslexia | Kate Griggs | TEDxBrighton
• Myths and Truths About Dyslexia
• Accommodating Students with Dyslexia
• Accommodating Students with Dyslexia: 12 Strategies for Success
• Dyslexia Fact Sheet
• 9 Strengths of a Dyslexic by Nessy
• ADHD and Dyslexia: Why Do They So Often Co-Occur?
• Accommodations for Dyslexia
• What is Dyslexia? Infographic
• Dyslexia 411 by Green Grass & Lollipops
• Get the 411 on Dyslexia
• Dyslexia Awareness Month: Suggested Books for Students with Learning Differences
• Dyslexia Awareness Month: 10 Classroom Indicators of Dyslexia
• Dyslexia and the Brain
• Learning Ally's 1 in 5 Initiative
• Decoding Dyslexia
• Assistive Technology at a Glance
• Embracing Dyslexia
• Why Audiobooks Work Infographic
• Assistive Tech 101: Basics for Students with Dyslexia
• Dyslexia Awareness Month: 9 Facts About Dyslexia

• Dyslexia Awareness Month: Dyslexia for a Day Simulation Kit

• Dyslexia Awareness Month: Understanding Dyslexia
• Demystifying the 4 D's: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia

Motivational Monday: World Gratitude Day

 

In honor of World Gratitude Day, comment below what you are most grateful for! 

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Friday "Appy" Hour: App Wheel for Learners with Complex Additional Support Needs

The amazing folks at Call Scotland have recently released the latest poster in their popular 'App Wheel' series in response regular queries about useful iPad apps for complex learning difficulties.  The 'Wheel of Apps' is not comprehensive, but attempts to identify relevant, useful apps and to categorize them into the areas where an iPad can be a useful tool for learning and teaching. It is important to note that some apps address a range of difficulties. The wheel features a mix of apps, some of which will be useful for using with Primary aged learners, some with Secondary aged learners and some with both.

Webinar Wednesday: Supporting Exceptional Students Through Student-Centered Learning Strategies

I had the privilege to participate alongside Sharon Plante in this webinar hosted by Future Ready where we discussed ways we work with teachers and students across curriculum areas and classrooms to prioritize the learning needs of students with disabilities. From coaching, mentoring, and co-teaching to using adaptive technology hardware and software, educators can personalize learning for their students. Also, joining us was Ace Parsi, a spokesperson for the National Center for Learning Disabilities, sharing how advocacy and research can improve outcomes for people with learning and attention issues and other disabilities. Mr. Parsi lent his perspective on about how to shape local and national policy to reduce barriers and ensure opportunity and access for all students.

Motivational Monday: The Calling

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