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Online audiobook libraries make reading material accessible
Read moreHere are two online libraries that offer incredibly vast collections of accessible, downloadable reading material designed for individuals with dyslexia and learning disabilities. When coupled with a PC, iPod, iPhone, or Pad, the specialized software provided by each site gives users access to practically limitless audiobooks anytime, anywhere.
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Peggy McCardle from NICHD to speak tomorrow
Read moreWe hope to see you on the UM campus to hear Dr. Peggy McCardle from NIH give her talk on "Dyslexia as a Cross-Cutting Research Area" at 3:30 p.m. in the Rackham Graduate School. A reception at the Kelsey Museum follows at 5:30 p.m.
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iDevices and Text-to-Speech
Read moreText-to-speech
A relatively new feature for the iPod, iPad, and iPhone is text-to-speech software through VoiceReader. This application is $1.99 and uses more natural sounding voices. It allows the user to copy large amounts of text and to adjust the reading rate. This software is available in multiple languages.
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Tips for using the iMovie
Read moreiMovie
iMovie is another powerful and versatile tool that is ready-to-use on the Mac. It is a powerful way to get feedback on your speech or reading fluency. It can give you an alternative means of obtaining information (in addition or in place of the written form). iMovie can also be a powerful practice tool if you are working on your reading with someone else. Using your built-in camera, you can record a video and archive it without any need for saving or transferring it from a...
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iDevices: How do I Choose?
Read moreIf you’re considering purchasing one of these devices and aren’t sure which one would best meet your needs, here is some basic information to help you compare devices.
iPhone
Combines: phone, music, AAC, camera, email, internet, calendar, books, GPS
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Ways to use the iPod to learn & study
Read moreHere is an article from the Online Education Database chock full of ways -- 100 of them to be exact -- that your iPod can be used to help you learn and study.
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Peggy McCardle from NICHD to speak on dyslexia May 19!
Read moreThe Institue for Human Adjustment at UM is excited to announce this upcoming talk in its spring lecture series about dyslexia. Peggy McCardle, Ph.D., MPH, will present a symposium called "Dyslexia as a Cross-Cutting Research Area" on May 19, 2011. Dr. McCardle is Chief of Child Development & Behavior Branch at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) of the National Institutes of Health. Watch DyslexiaHelp to...
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Feds weigh in on RTI
Read moreWe found this informative blog on Education Week about the recent memo from the Office of Special Education stating that the response-to-intervention (RTI) process should not delay a child getting an initial evaluation for a suspected delay.
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A student finds success with the Barton Program
Read moreA student describes the difficulties he had at various schools because he couldn't read. He got kicked out from several schools because he would act out his aggressions, not do his studies, and use violence. Eventually after much testing, the student was enrolled in the Barton Program and has found much success. Now he can read out loud in class and does not worry about doing so.
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One student's life with dyslexia
Read moreRyann describes her experiences at school with dyslexia. The video chronicles her life from when her parents were informed that she was profoundly retarded in 4th grade up until the present when Ryann is in law school and doing well. A reading specialist diagnosed Ryann with dyslexia and she attended a new school with one-on-one help and parent support at home. Her mom talks about the steps they took along the way and Ryann reveals several coping strategies.
