Director of Student Services gets to know schools, Cohasset Nov 7, 2009
Presented by Pam Hook, President of the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association and Dr. Sasha Yampolsky, certified speech-language pathologist and licensed literacy specialist. This lecture focusing on the important topic of Early Intervention for Struggling Readers and the common symptoms observed in children who may struggle to learn to read. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Music Lessons Boost Brain Power Nov 7, 2009
We therefore hypothesize that musical training (but not necessarily passive listening to music) affects attention and memory, which provides a mechanism whereby musical training might lead to better learning across a number of domains," Trainor said. Trainor suggested that the reason for this is that the motor and listening skills needed to play an instrument in concert with other people appears to heavily involve attention, memory and the ability to inhibit actions. Merely listening passively... (Fox News)
Parker discusses economy, other issues in meeting Nov 6, 2009
If you are a large-scale manufacturing entity and want to relocate to Texas, I want to see to it that Texas re-invests a portion of the additonal sales tax revenue your presence brings into workforce development training to help meet your employment needs," Parker said.Parker said another effort he will fight for is incentivizing landowners to use their property for economic development by stopping the penalties that are handed out for developing a property that had previously been designated... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Amazing Lloyd wins final spot on Masterchef Nov 5, 2009
And, in the challenge test, Lloyd - who suffers dyslexia - had trouble following the recipe. "I find if there's a lot of distractions or there's a pressure situation, I suffer a little bit," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Judge rules Corrections destroyed videotapes Nov 5, 2009
AMAZED wrote on Nov 4, 2009 3:42 PM:" The judge said "strong indication" Nothing there that says positively, Or is there a page I missed? You have to read what is written. Not what you want to read. That only occurs during dyslexia attacks. Yep I am truly amazed at ghost reading! ". roseybud wrote on Nov 3, 2009 5:56 PM:" AMAZED wrote on Nov 3, 2009 11:58 AM:" Where did the judge make that statement. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Alyssa Foster receives endowed scholarship Nov 5, 2009
Alyssa's dyslexia causes the most trouble when it comes to reading and writing, especially when transferring notes from the board to paper. She is thankful for books on tape. (Kalona News, IA)
Rational and Irrational Thought: The Thinking That IQ Tests Miss Oct 31, 2009
I coined the term dysrationalia (analogous to dyslexia ), meaning the inability to think and behave rationally despite having adequate intelligence, to draw attention to a large domain of cognitive life that intelligence tests fail to assess. Although most people recognize that IQ tests do not measure important mental faculties, we behave as if they do. (Scientific American)
Famous people who overcame dyslexia Oct 31, 2009
Whoopi Goldberg is just one example of a celebrity who has been diagnosed with dyslexia ... Keira Knightley has been diagnosd with dyslexia, as well as Jay Leno ... A few individuals diagnosed with dyslexia have even won the Nobel Prize. (CNN)
Ask Mr. Dad: Dropping out of school is not an option Oct 28, 2009
Is he lazy, bored out of his mind, or could he have dyslexia, ADD, or another undiagnosed learning disability. If you haven't already done so, it's critical that you speak to your son's teachers and counselors and ask that he be tested. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Support call for Welsh dyslexics Oct 28, 2009
Dyslexia can cause a range of reading and learning problems ... The enterprise and learning committee wants better support across Wales, and funding for a free bilingual helpline to give information about dyslexia ... It also wants training in dyslexia for all those who work with children, not just serving teachers. (BBC News -- UK)
Community calendar Oct 27, 2009
THROUGH THE EYES OF DYSLEXIA, panel discussion presented by the Hawaii Branch International Dyslexia Association, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union; free, $3 parking. Reservations: , 538-7007. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Behavioral and Emotional Impact... Oct 22, 2009
The Behavioral and Emotional Impact of Dyslexia. The Behavioral and Emotional Impact of Dyslexia ... Dyslexia Takes a Toll on Your Child's Self-Esteem and Self-Concept. (Suite101.com)
Dyslexic author offers a different outlook for kids who don't fit in Oct 21, 2009
He said he once got an A on a paper at Brown, even though, his dyslexia in full effect, he wrote it on orgasmic chemistry instead of organic chemistry. Tell a kid, You re not broken, he told the audience. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Frisco 6-year-old paints with master (PHOTO) Oct 21, 2009
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Blind need more access to written word Oct 19, 2009
The proposed agreement between Google and authors and publishers, which stems from a lawsuit over Google Book Search, promises to make millions of titles digitally available to a wide audience, including those who are blind or who cannot read printed materials for other reasons, such as dyslexia or physical limitations. The settlement, if approved, would bring the printed word to as many as 30 million people who currently have limited access to it. (Albany Times Union)
State closes book on literacy help for rural children Oct 17, 2009
Tamworth resident reads with her son, Simeon, 11, whop as diagnosed with dyslexia but improved quickly at Palm Avenue School ... After years of varying professional opinion and exhausting all the special education options in Tamworth, Angela Brown's son Simeon , then 9, was diagnosed with dyslexia at Palm Avenue's Dalwood Assessment Centre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Juggling Enhances Connections In The Brain Oct 17, 2009
4, 2007) Researchers have found that difficulty in reading smoothly, or fluently, which occurs in some types of dyslexia, may be caused by disorganized, meandering tracts of nerve fibers in the brain. The. (Science Daily)
Time For A U.S. Autobahn Oct 17, 2009
It seems to me that Christopher Lochhead suffers from some form of ADD or dyslexia since the article is full of typos, he probably wrote it in a hurry after being stuck in traffic. Maybe he writes too fast before thinking, just like his attitude on the road. (CBS News)
Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese Oct 16, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dyslexia is different, and perhaps more complicated and severe, in Chinese-speaking people than in those who speak English, a new study contends ... In people who speak English, dyslexia is a phonological disorder ... Dyslexia in those who speak Chinese, though, is a phonological disorder as well as a visuospatial deficit, the study found. (MEDLINEplus)
Colombian Guerrillas Help Scientists Locate Literacy In The Brain Oct 16, 2009
The findings are likely to prove useful for researchers trying to understand the causes of the reading disorder dyslexia ... The new study suggests that some of the differences seen in dyslexia may be a consequence of reading difficulties rather than a cause. (Science Daily)
U.S. illiteracy Oct 15, 2009
The school system failed to determine what Antonio later discovered, that he had dyslexia ... Their tutors used what's called a "multisensory" approach used with kids who have dyslexia. (USA Today)
Dyslexia awareness Oct 15, 2009
They are among the millions of individuals who have overcome dyslexia to become successful in later life. Estimates by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggest that as many as 15 percent of all individuals in the U.S. may have dyslexia or a related learning disorder ... Most importantly, MABIDA is helping to ensure that every child affected by dyslexia receives the support necessary to overcome their learning disability and develop strong reading skills. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
USC alum starts alternative school Oct 14, 2009
Barclay-Smith has designed a school that welcomes all students, but is especially geared toward the education of those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and attentional issues ... She has a vested interest in her students because she too has dyslexia. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Dyslexia Varies Across Languages Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) Chinese-speaking children with dyslexia have a disorder that is distinctly different, and perhaps more complicated and severe, than that of English speakers ... English dyslexia consists of a "phonological disorder," meaning that people with the condition have trouble detecting or manipulating the sound structure of oral language, which in turn leads to problems in mapping speech sounds onto letters, explained Wai Ting Siok of the University of Hong Kong ... In contrast, the new... (Science Daily)
COHASSET OPINION: Administration is penny wise, pound foolish Oct 13, 2009
While some aides supervise lunches and recesses, others with specialized training provide direct instruction to students with mild disabilities such as dyslexia. The numbers of these students who are mainstreamed in the Cohasset Public Schools might surprise many residents. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Prince of Darkness raises a laugh with his life story Oct 13, 2009
When I was at school I had dyslexia. They didn't know what it was back then so I was the class clown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Entrepreneur Chooses TextAloud Software to Battle Dyslexia, Day by Day Oct 13, 2009
Silicon Valley-area professional discovers productivity in Text to Speech, and begins to use the TextAloud program to assist others battling dyslexia. Clemmons, NC (PRWEB) October 13, 2009 -- Like many constantly battling dyslexia, Sunnyvale's Marc Bordeaux is always on the lookout for a tool or technology that will improve his life, work, and productivity ... Bordeaux calls his use of TextAloud his way of "beating dyslexia artificially.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
911, 311, now 511: Assistance Phone... Oct 13, 2009
Anyone with mild dyslexia might be forgiven for confusing 5-1-1 with numbers beginning with 555. However (and save this for trivia games) the phone numbers 555-0100 through 555-0199 are reserved for use in TV and movies; this fictional prefix prevents real people whose number might have been used in a film from receiving nuisance calls. (Suite101.com)
Full Story » Oct 13, 2009
Entrepreneur Chooses TextAloud Software to Battle Dyslexia, Day by Day - Yahoo ... Entrepreneur Chooses TextAloud Software to Battle Dyslexia, Day by Day ... Silicon Valley-area professional discovers productivity in Text to Speech, and begins to use the TextAloud program to assist others battling dyslexia. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
State furloughs collide with federal mandates (308) Oct 12, 2009
Bahm s older son is a junior in high school and has Asberger s autism and her younger son, a fifth-grader, has dyslexia and ADHD.. I can t believe Hawai i is doing this. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
New ailments Bollywood's ticket to spicing up box office Oct 11, 2009
Now with changing times, a fresh bunch of ailments, disorders and conditions are afflicting the protagonists: dyslexia, dextrocardia, progeria, and short-term memory loss ... A slew of films highlighting such conditions have followed since: Aamir Khans Taare Zameen Par (2007) created huge awareness about dyslexia, a condition where a person has difficulty in reading and writing ... With changing times, a fresh bunch of ailments, disorders and conditions are afflicting the protagonists:... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Cutbacks squeeze schedules of Hawaii special-needs kids Oct 8, 2009
Bahm's older son is a junior in high school and has Asberger's autism and her younger son, a fifth-grader, has dyslexia and ADHD.. "I can't believe Hawai'i is doing this. I'm flabbergasted. This is their right for special-needs kids. I'm looking at the education that the federal law requires the state to give my children," she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dyslexia: Getting lostin the translation Oct 7, 2009
Dyslexia and the reading brain ... That's one of the main messages that Dr. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Reading and Language Research at Tufts University, will deliver in a keynote address at a dyslexia conference here on Saturday ... It is sponsored by the Pittsburgh chapter of the International Dyslexia Association at the headquarters of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in the Waterfront shopping complex in Homestead. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Too quick to label children Oct 6, 2009
Once considered rare, problems such as dyslexia, autism, AD/HDT and Asperger's syndrome are being broadened into continuums and spectrums, and the boundaries are now stretched so wide that some aspects of all or any of them can be found in any child. Every child can be labelled as ''partially'', ''exhibiting some symptoms of''' or ''within the range of''' one thing or another. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
People Profile--‘Designed to teach,’ Lee Brodhead loves doing it here Oct 6, 2009
School teacher Lee Brodhead specializes in helping children with dyslexia ... Indeed, it would be Lee s special education choice as an area of additional emphasis during her 1969-72 studies there on NWU s Lincoln campus that would lead her almost immediately into a brand new field identifying young students with dyslexia, then working with them to find a path through and beyond this serious learning difficulty ... It was only a short while after Lee became an elementary teacher in Lincoln,... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Why One Way Of Learning Is Better Than Another Oct 3, 2009
2, 2009) A new study from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University reveals that different patterns of training and learning lead to different types of memory formation. The significance of the study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, is that it identifies the molecular differences between spaced training (distributed over time) and massed training (at very short intervals), shedding light on brain function and guiding learning and training... (Science Daily)
Spelling it out for you Oct 1, 2009
For people with dyslexia spell checking is absolutely essential, but it holds some challenges ... As I have mild dyslexia myself, I am well aware of spelling and typing problems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Topsfield Steward School hosts Olympic fencer Sep 26, 2009
I have an invisible disability called dyslexia, Sliney said to the Steward School kindergarten class. She described how difficult it was to remain confident when reading and writing was such a challenge for her but said her parents and coaches helped her build her self-esteem and remain strong. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
I wish Fielding hadn't embraced confession cult Sep 23, 2009
The Senator assured press that he was no dummy and, in fact, a rather bright MBA. As it turned out, revelation of the unnamed difficulty, presumed to be dyslexia and/or dysphasia, worked very well. During Question Time that afternoon, the Prime Minister himself appropriated Fieldings comments. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Single Parents Rock Sep 22, 2009
Maybe it was you dyslexia kicking in which made you twist some of the things that I say ... And I don t have dyslexia, darlin just knowing what I m worthy of. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Honolulu mayor announces Leeward Coast grants-in-aid recipients Sep 22, 2009
Margarette Pegi Minicola Pan, founder and executive Director for The Dyslexia Tutoring Center of Hawaii, Inc., said, "Education is so important for all of us. We all learn differently and are unique in our own special way. Unfortunately, our society is quick to judge us on our weaknesses instead of praising us for our strengths. This could 'make or break' a child as they are growing up and affect their self-esteem through adulthood." ... Dyslexia Tutoring Center of Hawaii: $50,000 to provide... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Comcast and Discovery Education Launch First-In-the-Nation At-Home Digital Education Service at Indiana State House Sep 22, 2009
Nearly 20 years ago, Tenney and his wife were seeking tools to supplement the education of their son, who had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and dyslexia. They discovered that the high-quality educational content available through Discovery was a tremendously valuable resource that engaged their son in learning and made a significant difference in his academic progress. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Psychology Paper Topics for College... Sep 21, 2009
Learning disabilities (including autism, Asperger's syndrome, and dyslexia). Motor development. (Suite101.com)
Judge Refuses to Seal Record in Suit Alleging Discovery Abuses by Toyota Sep 19, 2009
He claimed that he was terminated in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act because of diagnosed mental conditions and dyslexia. Toyota, which is not a party to that suit, has also been attempting to seal documents in that case. (Law.com)
Murder mother's abuse 'ignored' Sep 19, 2009
The jury was told Ms Pilkington's son Anthony, who has severe dyslexia, was locked in a shed at knifepoint and beaten with a metal bar. The gang also shouted at Francecca, who has severe learning difficulties, to lift up her nightdress. (BBC News -- UK)
How to Raise Your School's Proficie... Sep 17, 2009
It could be that they have test anxieties, dyslexia, an illness, emotional issues, or they may belong to the dreaded I Don t Care Club. San Marcos Unified School District s Wake Up Plan. (Suite101.com)
Web of words Sep 16, 2009
I blame Dr Johnson for the my dyslexia and for increasing illiteracy. He was more interested in demonstrating the etymology of words in their spelling, rather than making them easy to pronounce or spell. (BBC News -- UK)
Sustained by a Different Kind of "Nourishment" -- Melissa Binstock Shares How She Overcame Various Disorders Through Writing Sep 15, 2009
Diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, anorexia nervosa, dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Binstock started suffering her various disorders at a young age, and, while deeply disturbed by what was happening to her, could not understand and could only act according to the perverted whims of her dysfunctions. Nourishment gives a glimpse into the state of mind of a person who suffered without knowing why, struggling to understand her condition through writing. (Primezone Releases)
A volunteer for a lifetime Sep 15, 2009
In addition to reading and writing, the Literacy Council also works with students who need help with spelling, they help children of non-English-speaking parents with homework and, with the help of Center Lodge No. 244 F&AM, they now have material to help those with dyslexia. Because many people are embarrassed about their lack of skills, they don t want anyone to know. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
- Our Opinion: 9/11 is a teaching moment (1) Sep 13, 2009
romeo34 wrote on Sep 13, 2009 1:45 AM:" Dear Newspaper,This is a poorly written editorial that does nothing more than perhaps fulfill its original intent- it takes up space.Yes it was a horrific event, but what exactly are the hard lessons that we're supposed to learn from? An incompetent American government run by a religious fanatic with dyslexia? Greed from private industry with the intent of generating billions in revenue? The exploitation of petroleum resources by companies that control our... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Scientists Develop Novel Use Of Neurotechnology To Solve Classic Social Problem Sep 12, 2009
Cognitive neuroscientists monitoring brain activity with fMRI found that children with dyslexia are often unable to process the fast-changing sounds. . (Science Daily)
Bullies seize on slip of the tongue Sep 10, 2009
But like many of the 4 per cent of Australian children who have dyslexia, Fielding was not stupid ... History is full of clever people such as Albert Einstein who have had dyslexia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Let's get fiskal about pore speling Sep 9, 2009
I have dyslexia (takes me an hour to read twelve pages of an average novel) and my spelling is atrocious, but even I pick up errors in the Age online ... The learning disability referred to in this blog is called dyslexia in the UK (or specific learning disability) ... We don't use that term in Australia because if the Federal and State Governments acknowledged its existence they would have to fund support for children with dyslexia in schools and tertiary institutions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Researchers Identify Critical Gene For Brain Development, Mental Retardation Sep 7, 2009
When the process goes awry, neurodevelopmental disorders such as mental retardation, dyslexia or autism may result. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have now discovered that establishing the neural wiring necessary to function normally depends on the ability of neurons to make finger-like projections of their membrane called filopodia. (Science Daily)
Left or right OK, but with no bias, you're left right out Sep 5, 2009
As a child he also suffered from dyslexia. I had problems with 3s and E's and D's and P's. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Is this the worst day of the year to be born? Sep 1, 2009
Page last updated at 08:58 GMT, Monday, 31 August 2009 09:58 UK. Is this the worst day of the year to be born. (BBC News -- UK)
Branded stupid, but his problems were literal Aug 31, 2009
Struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia, he was all but written off as stupid. As it has turned out, though, dyslexia may be the secret of his success ... While dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects people of all levels of intelligence, in the early 1970s, when Pillinger was in primary school, it was often mistaken for intellectual disability. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Poor literacy at work costing millions Aug 31, 2009
Those with dyslexia are getting extra help, writes Lin Ma. Top National articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Reading affliction shrouded in mystery Aug 31, 2009
Those with dyslexia are getting extra help, writes Lin Ma. No matter how hard they try, 5 per cent of Australian school students with average or above average intelligence find reading and spelling a daily struggle - a telltale sign of a child with, or developing, dyslexia ... Rather, there are multiple risk factors that make a child more susceptible to developing dyslexia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Zimbabwe: Land Reform Architect Says It Backfired Aug 28, 2009
Have you ever been tested on dyslexia Phiri. It's getting clear to me you hardly have any idea of what you read and you're not capable of producing a good text either. (allAfrica.com)
Taking Up Music So You Can Hear Aug 28, 2009
The Auditory Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern has helped establish the relationship between sound encoding in the brain and linguistic abilities by showing that the very neural sound transcription processes that are deficient in children with dyslexia are enhanced in people with musical experience. Based on this collective work, poor readers may show greater benefits from training programs that include music as well as speech sounds. (Science Daily)
Your brain is weirder than you think Aug 26, 2009
In fact, a treatment for tone deafness might also help people with speech disorders such as dyslexia, she said. There has been evidence that people with dyslexia have same auditory processing problems as people with tone deafness, she said ... Her lab showed last year that children with musical training performed better on dyslexia tests. (CNN)
Wisconsin has a reputation for drinking, but where is that leading? Aug 25, 2009
Not-Alan_Shore_CP@S wrote on Aug 24, 2009 10:52 PM:" Look Alan, we already know from an educated reading of your posts that you, from_the _flats, and Andrea.ec1975 are all the same person. I think it is safe to say Jack McCoy is you as well. I also think it is safe to say you will immediately come up with another one to respond to this post. You dont have to prove the point with syntax and misspellings. Why do all three of you make the same mistake calling him Narrew? It is Nerraw that is the... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Are your vaccinations up to date? Aug 25, 2009
Kelso Guy wrote on Aug 24, 2009 12:37 PM:" Because your doctor told you right local4life? You have probably seen your nurse insert a syringe into a large vial, extract some liquid, and then leave a substantial amount of vaccine in the original container. If you've witnessed this seemingly benign procedure, you've seen how vaccine manufacturers are saving money at the expense of public health. In order to store larger amounts of vaccine at a lower cost, companies began offering "multi-dose units"... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Click to read:Dow Jones Index Hits 2009 High Mark Aug 22, 2009
" while clicking his ruby red slippers together, with his eyes closed......Rush would be SO PROUD if he could see you now!!! by haint-talkin August 21, 2009 6:31 PM EDT what america needs is another republican, faith professing, right winger from texas to run this country...somebody like bush. war, hate, arrogant christian creeps, limpbone loving snakes. texas always does the wrong thing for america. by anticristvs August 21, 2009 6:34 PM EDT thats NEWKULAR!!!! by jeffstersf August 21, 2009 7:34... (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
