Category: Dyslexia
Unlocking the Pages – “Words Tangled” by Olivia Von Holt
Today, we dive into something deeply personal and incredibly important: the latest children’s book by Olivia Von Holt, “Words Tangled.” This narrative is not just another book; it stands as a beacon of hope and a tool for empowerment, especially for young readers navigating the challenging waves of dyslexia. The Heart of “Words Tangled” Crafted […]
ChatGPT-4: Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Communication – Practical Examples
In the rapidly growing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT-4, the latest generation of OpenAI’s revolutionary text-processing model, has set new standards. Its ability to generate human-like text and interact naturally has changed the way we communicate with technology. In this blog post, we take a look at the impressive capabilities of ChatGPT-4 and present […]
Giving Gifts That Matter
By Linda Davis-Kyle Sometime ago when I entered my acupuncturist’s well-lit, but tiny, four-chair waiting room filled with the fragrance of frankincense, a mom and her two children were getting settled. The mom’s lap served as a comfy chair for her daughter who was about two years old. The little pink bow in her daughter’s […]
Where and How Children Learn: My Experience with Discovering an Optimal Learning Experience
Written by Annie Lacey Where: The Inner Universe of a Student With Divergent Learning It was not too long ago, when my bright, creative third grader began to dread going to school, meeting each weekday morning with resistance, which at times was fierce. The human need to belong to a group is rooted in survival. […]
Lexie – The Easiest Way To Read
By Maja Hmelina, SLP For the past 15 years, in my speech therapy career I’ve seen and felt the burden dyslexics experience from an early age and carry into their adulthood. To successfully work with them I had to find a specific and quite creative approach for each. Invest a lot of time and energy […]
Six facts about dyslexia
1 in 5 people is affected by dyslexia According to the International Federation of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Associations, 1 in 5 people are affected by dyslexia. This is a learning difference that affects an individual’s ability to read and spell words. Dyslexia affects more males than females You may have heard that dyslexia affects more […]
Youdao Dictionary Scanning Pen for Dyslexia
Among the resources that help people with dyslexia, scanning pens can be of great help. These devices can turn scanned text into audio, making printed texts available to those with reading difficulties. One of the latest models of this assistive technology was released by Smart Youdao. Their Youdao Dictionary Pen 3 is a lightweight reading […]
JCPal Announces Adaptive Keyboard Accessory for Dyslexic Students
Designed in collaboration with the Microsoft Devices Accessibility Team initially for the Surface Laptop Go and Surface Laptop SE devices, the VerSkin Inclusive Keyboard Protector is intended to make it easier for dyslexic students to navigate and familiarize themselves with the keyboard on their device.
Assessing the Need for a Unique Reading App
Over a period of 8 years, I developed a reading intervention for struggling 2nd Graders. It is well-established that if children are not reading fluently with comprehension by the end of 3rd grade, they have only a 20% chance of reading at grade level at the end of 9th grade, and that’s with intensive remediation.
America’s Embarrassing Reading Crisis: Working Towards a Solution
By Dr. Lisa Richardson Hassler More than 80 percent of students who fail to earn a high school diploma were struggling readers in third grade. How many of these children had dyslexia and went through the educational system without proper diagnosis or interventions to help? We all want our children to learn and thrive. […]
