Research has shown that reading contributes to vocabulary development, which directly affects our ability to understand what we read.
Executive functioning involves being able to plan a task, change gears in the middle if need be, re-group, stay motivated, persevere, and complete the task.
This is a very exciting time to be or work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if you are interested in language and literacy development and disorder. SLPs' roles and responsibilities have come a long way from the old days of articulation therapy. The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has outlined our new role in the remediation of literacy disabilities such as dyslexia.
Upon completion of this section, you will:- Know the components of an assessment of dyslexia or language-based learning disability
- Learn what to expect before, during, and after an evaluation
- Understand some of the questions you should ask before and after the testing
- Have recommendations and tips to help you along the way
This is a very exciting time to work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if your child has difficulties with listening, speaking, reading, spelling, and/or writing.
UM success starts here!
We have identified some helpful resources on campus for University of Michigan students with dyslexia and learning disabilities. These organizations and offices can help make your U-M experience a successful one!
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Our goal is to help individuals with dyslexia, as well as parents, employers, and professionals of all kinds who have the privilege to work with dyslexics to better understand dyslexia and language disability, including current research findings and how to design intervention contexts based on best practices.
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