A Conversation About Dyslexia

Mary and Shannon discuss Dyslexia. There are a lot of misconceptions that are due to lack of training. Many teachers are somewhat familiar with dyslexia and may even say that they have previously taught students with dyslexia. However, the reality is that almost 20% of the population struggles with dyslexia and may or may not be formally diagnosed. Find out more about dyslexia and join the conversation. Are you wondering what you can do to keep your classroom "dyslexic-friendly?" We have plenty of ideas!

Resource Links:

  1. Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
  2. Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
  3. Dyslexia in the Classroom: What every teacher should know from IDA
  4. 8 Things Every Teacher Should Know about Dyslexia
  5. Teachers Don't Understand the Depth of Dyslexia
  6. Letter Fed Gov Guidance on Dyslexia 2015
  7. APM Reports Educate: Hard Words by Emily Hanlon
  8. Dyslexia Simulation - Dyslexia Training Institute
  9. Learning Ally
  10. An interview with Patricia Polacco (children's author) about her struggle with dyslexia


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