Is Dyslexia Inherited?

Read this poignant article written by a dyslexic man upon realizing that his son has more than likely inherited dyslexia from his side of the family.

I Have Dyslexia. What Does That Mean?

I Have Dyslexia. What Does That Mean?

A children's book written from the perspective of a child with dyslexia has gotten positive reviews!

My daughter is in her teens and has dyslexia. She received this book as a gift from a friend of mine, and it made her day! She has insight now into how dyslexia affected her early years, and this book "hit the nail on the head" of her experiences.

Shreveport, LA

Wonderful book to use with my dyslexic students in helping them feel OK about themselves and understanding dyslexia.

Groves, TX

I have two Dyslexic children and this book is spot on for their symptoms and how they have felt. I liked it so much I bought a copy for my LBS/LD teacher. If your child is being taught using a multi sensory or Orton-Gillingham based system it speaks about that as well. Perfect!

IL

What is Dysgraphia?

Many children with dyslexia also have dysgraphia- a learning disability that affects writing abilities. Link here to learn the warning signs and appropriate accommodations for dysgraphia.

An interview with Ldonline.org

Ldonline.org, a national on-line publication interviews Shelley Ball-Dannenberg about her new children's book, I Have Dyslexia. What Does That Mean?

To read the full interview, link here.

No Such Thing as a Speech Only IEP

Parents often contact me for dyslexia testing and their child is already on an IEP for speech. The child is not receiving interventions for reading, writing, spelling, math, or other developmental or functional needs.

A child on an IEP has already undergone a comprehensive evaluation to determine their weaknesses.

According to Ann Guinan, Ohio Dept. of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (September 9, 2009), once a student qualifies for services in one of the 13 handicapping categories, "the IEP must address all of the students educational needs (i.e reading intervention)."

Therefore, there is no such thing as a "speech only" IEP.

If your child is getting speech only services, ask what interventions are in place to address weaknesses in reading, writing, spelling, math or other developmental or functional needs.

OCECD (Ohio Coalition for Children with Disabilities), Summer 2009 Forum

5 Specific Types of Learning Disabilities

Did you know that there are 5 specific learning disabilities? Some overlap, and children can experience learning problems in more than one area. Read about the 5 specific types of learning disabilities here.

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