Summer Reading for Adolescent Boys

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

By James Patterson

Little, Brown & Co.

Fiction

272 pages

The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells.  The greatest power is to create.

Daniel X has that power.

Daniel's secret abilities- like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to recreate himself in any shape he chooses- have helped him survive.  Daniel does not have a normal life.  He is the protector of the earth, the Alien Hunter, with a mission beyond anyone's imagining!

Adolescent boys will not be able to put this action packed book down!  For more information on Daniel X, visit www.amazon.com.

I Have Dyslexia. What Does That Mean?

My name is Delaney.  I have dyslexia.  That means that my brain works differently than other kids' brains.

Presenting pg. 1 of  I Have Dyslexia.  What Does That Mean?  a children's book co-authored by Shelley Ball-Dannenberg and her 8 year-old daughter, Delaney.  The book is written from the perspective of a child with dyslexia.  It is aimed at giving children with this language-based learning disability their own voice. After reading the book, children, parents, and teachers will better understand dyslexia and what life is like for a child who has the disorder.  

The beautiful watercolor illustrations are being created by Erika Jones.  To see more of Erika's work, click here.

To pre-order a copy of I Have Dyslexia.  What Does That Mean?  contact Shelley Ball-Dannenberg 

Early identification of dyslexia is imperative.

Colorado and Mississippi pass new legislation mandating that schools screen children for dyslexia!

To read more about the Colorado legislation go to:  www.dys-add.com/CODyslexiaBill.pdf

To read more about the Mississippi legislation go to:  

www.dys-add.com/MSDyslexiaScreening.pdf

Mark your calendar!

We are hosting a workshop in Cincinnati, OH for parents and teachers on September 25, 2008.  Understanding Learning Disabilities will focus on Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and ADHD.  You will learn the warning signs of these disorders, as well as how to remediate and accommodate at home and at school.  The cost is only $20 per person!  

For more information contact us at sbd@dtisinfo.com or call 513-616-0261.

Building and practicing phonemic awareness is an important pre-reading skill for young children.  Visit these 3 web sites for ideas of how to help your child.

www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/phonologicalphonemic

http://forpd.ucf.edu/strategies/stratPhonemicAwareness.html

http://www.nea.org/teachexperience/ifc03048.html

It is important to remember that although children may complete an Orton-Gillingham based tutoring program, as they move into the upper grades in school, they may need a "refresher."  As the curriculum becomes more complicated, vocabulary words become larger and less familiar, and the amount of information a child is expected to take in becomes much faster in pace, the child may need to review.

 

There is an intermediate Orton-Gillingham program.  There are fewer tutors for this program, but you can locate a certified tutor through the International Dyslexia Association at www.interdys.org.  Search for your local branch.  Give them a call, and they can put you in touch with a certified tutor.    

You can also locate tutors through Masonic Learning Centers in your area.  

Dyslexia is life-long, but with proper tutoring and accommodations, children can be very successful!

Check out LDonline .org for the latest info. on learning disabilities!