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  • Understanding Dysgraphia

    What is Dyslexia?

    Upon completion of this section, you will

    • Understand the current definition of dyslexia
    • Identify the core components of dyslexia
    • Understand some of the common myths surrounding dyslexia
    • Know how the reading systems in the dyslexic and non-dyslexic brain differ
    • Be able to identify the indicators of dys
    October 23, 2024
  • Researchers from the University of Oxford Help Define Dyslexia

    Researchers from the University of Oxford work to define dyslexia.

    January 12, 2024
  • Research Finds 42 Genetic Variations Tied to Dyslexia

    Research indicates 42 genetic variations that are tied to dyslexia.

    January 12, 2024
  • Connecting the Dots from Oral to Written Language

    A new study examines whether telling and retelling stories out loud in a classroom setting helps first-graders’ writing quality.

    January 12, 2024
  • The Annual IDA Conference and Read Me Differently

    The annual IDA Conference begins today in Chicago, IL, and an award-winning documentary has been a special conference feature for two consecutive years.

    April 12, 2024
  • Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

    Should you tell your teacher, employer, or future college that you have dyslexia?

    June 27, 2025
  • Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center

    The Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center is working to empower families of children with disabilities and improve their access to care and support.

    April 12, 2024
  • “Reading Focus Card” to Help Students with Dyslexia & ADD/ADHD

    Experienced teacher Joan Brennan, wanting to help her students focus on the texts they were trying to read so that they would comprehend them better, invented the Reading Focus Card.

    April 12, 2024
  • Michiganders: Today’s the Deadline to take the OSEP Survey!

    Calling all parents! Later this year, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the United States Department of Education is coming to Michigan. They will be examining the delivery of special education services in our state, based partially on your feedback.

    April 12, 2024
  • Communication Strategies for All Classrooms

    Communication Strategies for All Classrooms: Focusing on English Language Learners and Students with Learning Disabilities offers teachers some suggestions to help them communicate most effectively with all students, especially those with auditory and language difficulties.

    April 11, 2024
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