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Dyslexia In the News
More and more successful and well-known individuals are coming forward to speak about their struggles and triumphs with dyslexia. Also, new research in the field and advances in technology are changing the way scientists, educators and others view dyslexia. Check back here often for feature articles that may surprise and inspire you.
Want to learn about some creative, talented and accomplished individuals? Visit our Dyslexia Newsroom.
Spotlight on Early Intervention:
Studies show that early identification of reading difficulties is critical to students' success in school and later in life. Early intervention and remediation is one of NJIDA's areas of focus. Right now, we are taking applications for our 2012 100 Kids in 10 Days early intervation program. Find out all about it here. As always, we welcome questions, comments and suggests at webmaster.njida@gmail.com
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH NJIDA:
As you give and receive this holiday season, take a moment to peruse our site and see some of the gifts we have in store for you:
A Special Gift:
Sometimes in the day to day struggles with dyslexia, we forget that dyslexia is a gift. More and more well-known people from actors to authors are starting to embrace this gift and share the story. Visit the Dyslexia Newsroom and the Multimedia Room to learn about some of these individuals. We think you will recognize some of the names you see.
Holiday Wish List:
As we enter into the full swing of the holiday season, here are some gift ideas that you may not have thought of:
1. Assistive Technology: help ease the struggles of the dyslexic individual in your life with the gift of assistive technology. These tools are not only helpful, but a lot of them meet the "cool" criteria too. Give them something they can brag about all year! Click here for some ideas of what to buy.
2. Books they'll love: you may not think of books a great gift for someone who has difficulty with written texts, but here is a list of books that may get even the most recluctant reader engaged. Don't forget about audio books and e-books too.
3. Help Individuals Across the State Embrace Their Dyslexia: Your gift to the New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association helps us fund programs for students, parents, teachers, and other individuals who are touched by dyslexia acknowledge, understand and embrace the unique and special gift of dyslexia.
4. Administrators: Help your students get the help they need: apply for our 100 Kids early intervention screening. NJIDA will come to selected schools and screen students in the primary grades for reading disabilities. Visit our Early Intervention Page for more information.
Tips of the Month:
10 Accommodations to Ask for in the New Year
For students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, accommodations in the classroom can make a world of difference. Here is a list of 10 accommodations that are easy to implement and can help students with dyslexia succeed in school:
1. Provide a word bank for tests. Word retrieval issues can impact test scores. Word banks can alleviate this issue.
2. Provide a copy of class notes. Sequencing and verbal memory issues, as well as dysgraphia, can make board to paper challenging or impossible. Copies of notes printed from the Smart Board or copies of a peer’s notes are easy to provide and can mean the difference between learning and losing the content.
3.Provide extra time on tests. The need for this one is obvious.
Find more helpful suggestions on our Tips for Success Page.
