December 2017
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The Games People (Should) Play [1]
A Dyslexia Reflection by Joanne Marttila Pierson, PhD., CCC-SLP
It is that time of year when many of us are buying gifts for our kids. And, while they may be asking for the latest electronic game, we should not forget the wealth of people-powered games that are out there that can promote language and literacy learning while having fun.
Read the Games People (Should) Play [1]
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6 Tips for the Holiday Break [2]
The holiday season is upon us and school’s out for winter break. Getting out of our routine can offer opportunity, as well as challenge. Here are some tips to deal with some of the challenges and embrace the opportunities.
Read 6 Tips for the Holiday Break [2]
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How to Help Your Kids Tackle Stress and Get More Sleep [3]
Many dyslexic students suffer with issues related to stress and sleep that can create a vicious cycle of more stress and less sleep. If your child is struggling with these issues, these tips will help him regain his balance and get the most out of school.
Read How to Help Your Kids Tackle Stress and Get More Sleep [3]
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Ready to Try an Independent School? [4]
If your child is ready for a school that specializes in teaching students with learning disabilities, check out our list of more than 100 independent schools around the U.S. and Canada.
Check our Independent Schools Listing [4]Success Story: Ben Worthington [5]
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Entrepreneur
This is a brief story of how a guy with dyslexia turns so called deficits into veritable strengths, from Captain Chaos to Mr. List, who eventually becomes the proud owner of a fine website selling online courses for IELTS.
Read Ben's Story [5]
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Advice for Dyslexics Who Want to Attend College [6]
Many dyslexics are successful in undergraduate programs and beyond, but they need to have the proper skills and tools to succeed. In this Ask Dr. Pierson article, Dr. Pierson offers advice on ways to prepare for attending college.
Read Advice For Dyslexics Who Want to Attend College [6]ABC Reading Magic Apps [7]
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ABC Reading Magic is a 5 part series of apps for iPhone and iPad that build off each other to improve reading skills. The three core skills that these apps focus on are blending, segmenting, and reading.
Kids Read 2 Kids [8]
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Kids Read 2 Kids is a free online website founded by 3 siblings who came up with a creative way to help motivate other kids to read. They recording themselves reading classic books out loud so that other kids can follow along on their own.
