January–February 2023

 

A Dyslexia Reflection by Joanne Marttila Pierson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Dr. Pierson addresses common myths about diagnostic assessments for dyslexia.

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This article from Nature Reviews Psychology details the efforts to reform how learning disorders are diagnosed following the widespread educational disruption caused by COVID-19.

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See how testing students’ expository writing skills can reveal strengths and weaknesses.

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Use this handy chart to explore how language skills develop from ages 5 – 18 years.

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Success Story: Omari McQueen

Omari McQueen smiling while holding a bunch of grapes.

Vegan Chef, Author, and Restauranteur

Twelve-year-old Omari Mcqueen learned to cook to help when his mom was sick – now he has his own cookbook, cooking show, a restaurant, and even more on the way.

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By Made By Dyslexia

Watch the first ever Made By Dyslexia World Dyslexia Assembly that recently took place in Stockholm, Sweden and featured several inspiring individuals with Dyslexia.

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