• Clues to Dyslexia

    Dyslexia Checklist

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to identify behaviors that may indicate that you have dyslexia or a language-based learning disability
    • Understand the importance of both the presence of the behaviors, and their occurrence patterns

    Identify and understand typical behaviors of dyslexia

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  • Writing

    A child who cannot read cannot write.

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Know that along with reading, dyslexics often struggle with writing because they have difficulty identifying sounds, and thus spelling words

    To write we need knowledge of our language

    Johnson & Myklebust (1967) discussed the connections between writing and oral language and no

  • What is Dyslexia?

    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 dy

  • Principles of Effective Dyslexia Intervention

    Principles of Effective Dyslexia Intervention

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Understand the importance of goals in an effective therapy program
    • Know how goals are established and what makes an effective goal
    • Have a better idea of what successful therapy should entail

    Measurable goals are essential to successful dyslexia intervention

    Effective the

  • Reading Interest Inventories

    Many successful dyslexics have reported that they became motivated to read when allowed to read in areas of interest. Research has shown that the more one reads, the better one’s reading skills become.

  • Software & Assistive Technology

    Software & Assistive Technology

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Discover different programs used to combat learning difficulties
    • Know which technologies are appropriate for your child

    "The number one way to succeed on the job is to use technology."

    Dr.

  • Tests for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be informed about the possible tests that may be used to test your child, and their appropriateness based on age level and skill set tested
    • Be able to look up certain common diagnostic tools for further information when mentioned by a SLP or other professional

    We have developed a comprehensive list of the more commonly used te

  • Dyslexia Intervention

    Once a diagnosis has been made, therapy should begin as soon as possible.

    In this section, you will

    • Be knowledgeable about the components of an effective therapy program
    • Understand the definition of a target behavior and how it is chosen
    • Know how therapy goals are written
    • Be familiar with what to expect from the therapy sessio

  • Dyslexia Glossary

    Dyslexia glossary

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be more familiar with the terms commonly associated with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and the pieces of language
    • Be able to look up certain terms for further information when mentioned by a SLP or other professional

    As with most specialized areas, dyslexia comes with

  • How Dyslexia Affects the Curriculum

    How Dyslexia Affects the Curriculum
    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to identify specific ways in which a reading disability or dyslexia can affect different school subjects, like science, math, or social studies

    Reading and writing are pervasive across grades and curricula

    Virtually every subject requires some reading and/or wr