OH Dyslexia Law

To raise awareness about dyslexia, a Dyslexia Awareness Day Rally  is planned at the statehouse in Columbus, OH for October 1, 2009.

Most state legislators know NOTHING about dyslexia.  Please take the time to contact your local legislators to let them know about dyslexia.  

To read the details of the proposed OH Dyslexia Law click here, and then choose the Legislative Update tab.

Don't Forget Comprehension

While it is imperative that dyslexic children receive remediation in an Orton-Gillingham based, multisensory approach to language, we must not forget that dyslexic children may also struggle with comprehending what they read.

The research on what type of teaching strategy works best for teaching comprehension is inconclusive.

What we do know is that good readers:

-summarize ideas in their own words

-identify the main ideas

-self question about the ideas of the text

-use graphic and semantic organizers

-monitor their comprehension

Children must be taught how to comprehend what they read.

The Institute of Education Sciences is a leader in the research of effective comprehension strategies.

Author Patricia Polacco speaks about her dyslexia

Children's author Patricia Polacco speaks about her dyslexia and the teacher that changed her life.

Click here and scroll down the page to watch this short clip courtesy of Ldonline.org. 

To read more about that special teacher and Ms. Polacco's struggles with reading, check out her book Thank You, Mr. Falker.  

FREE Talking Book Service

Children (or adults) with a diagnosed print disability now have another option in addition to Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic for talking books.  

Book Share offers FREE downloadable literature books or textbooks to anyone with a diagnosed print disability.  Simply fill out the application (which must be signed by a qualified professional) and begin downloading books on your computer.  

If you have a PC computer, the FREE software is immediately available.  If you have a Mac computer, Book Share has assured me that the FREE software is coming very soon.

Tax Benefits for Parents of LD children

If you have a child with a severe learning disability, you may qualify for valuable tax benefits.

Read more about possible tax benefits for parents of LD children.

courtesy of GreatSchools.net

Inspiring Story of a Successful Dyslexic Artist

ldonline.org has published a must read, inspiring story of the talented artist Eric McGehearty.

Read how Eric has learned to use his dyslexia as inspiration for his art, and how he uses his voice as a spokesperson for Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic.

This story will remind any parent of a dyslexic child how important it is to nurture the child's strengths and not just focus on their weaknesses.

What is Orton-Gillingham?

Orton-Gillingham is the research-based best way to remediate dyslexia.

Read Just the Facts here.  (courtesy of the International Dyslexia Association)

To locate a certified Orton tutor in your area, contact your local branch of IDA.