October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. All across the country, communities will be making efforts to spotlight a range of dyslexic needs, struggles, and signs.
If you were to read 100 stories about dyslexia, no two would be alike, and likely all would be inspiring. Such is the case with Aidan Colvin, dyslexic high school student, and author of Looking for Heroes: One Boy, One Year, 100 Letters.
The Codpast features monthly podcasts where you can hear inspirational stories from engaging dyslexics.
Matthew Schneps is both an astrophysicist, holding a Ph.D. in physics, and dyslexic.
The MIND Research Institute, an Irvine, California based nonprofit, has developed an exciting tool for classrooms called ST Math.
Apple recently released iOS 8, the latest software update for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, including updates for iDevice users that include many new features for accessibility and assistive technologies for people with reading disabilities, dyslexia, low vision, blindness, and others with reading troubles.
Sprint recently launched the Neurodiversity ID pack, a bundle of mobile applications targeted at helping individuals with cognitive and neurodevelopmental disabilities such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
A new state law in Illinois entitles dyslexic students to special education services, and it creates a reading instruction advisory group that will train educators on how to identify and teach students with dyslexia.
A recent study from the University of Toronto and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill reports that adults who have dyslexia are much more likely to report that they were physically abused before they turned 18 than their peers without dyslexia.
Dr. Michael Ryan reflects on how audiobooks have helped him throughout his life.