Kalamazoo author refused to let dyslexia stop her from telling her stories

Upon completion of this section, you will:

• Understand semantics, morphology, mental orthographic images, phonics, phonological awareness, and why these areas are important for spelling
• Find specific suggestions for each section discussed

Building blocks for spelling

On the surface, spelling seems like an easy thing to teach.

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered that dyslexics have superior peripheral vision compared to non-dyslexics.

A new study by Cell Press finds that a specific abnormality in the processing of auditory signals accounts for the main behaviors of dyslexia.

The Power of Morphology

Morphological awareness is the recognition, understanding, and use of word parts that carry significance, but it is often overlooked in the learning process. Learn activities that help integrate morphological awareness for students learning to read and write.

A Swiss study shows that taking up a musical instrument could create a powerful stimulus for the brain and might even improve IQ by up to seven points in both adults and children.

What happens when students don’t have good executive functioning skills?

Your friend Theresa stops over. She’s not on your to-do lists or your calendar, but you let her in nonetheless and consequently spend thirty minutes talking to her, which stops you from completing your reading assignment.

Scientists at MIT have discovered that dyslexics have trouble recognizing voices speaking their own language.

A study published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience suggests that most readers "speak" voices in their heads while reading dialogue in books.

Dr. Michael Ryan shares five more tips to help dyslexics succeed at work.