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December 2nd, 2014 
Liz Dunoon 
What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a Greek word. The base word graph refers both to the hand’s function in writing and to the letters formed by the hand. The prefix dys indicates that there is impairment. Graph refers to producing letter forms by hand. The suffix ia refers to having a condition. Thus, dysgraphia is… Read More »
December 2nd, 2014 Liz Dunoon When a child is struggling to read, someone will probably suggest that he or she be tested for dyslexia. What does it mean to be tested? You might think that of a test as something you take in an afternoon. Someone scores it and tells you how you did. Evaluation is a more accurate word… Read More »
December 1st, 2014 Liz Dunoon How common are spelling difficulties? Spelling is difficult for many people, but there is much less research on spelling than there is on reading to tell us just how many people spell poorly or believe they spell poorly. Less is known about spelling competence in the general population than is known about reading achievement because… Read More »
December 1st, 2014 Liz Dunoon What is meant by multisensory teaching? Multisensory teaching is one important aspect of instruction for dyslexic students that is used by clinically trained teachers. Effective instruction for students with dyslexia is also explicit, direct, cumulative, intensive, and focused on the structure of language. Multisensory learning involves the use of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways simultaneously… Read More »
December 1st, 2014 Liz Dunoon Homeschooling has emerged as a viable choice for many families. Homeschooling may also be an option for a child with dyslexia . A student with dyslexia requires direct, systematic, and individual instruction in reading and spelling, and traditional schools do not always provide adequate levels of service. Moreover, services may be offered at the expense… Read More »
December 1st, 2014 Liz Dunoon When a child struggles to read, parents and educators want to do everything possible to help that child keep up with his or her peers and be successful in school. But as much as we want that to happen overnight, that is not how it usually works. It can take years of hard work, even… Read More »
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Comments Off on When Educational Promises Are Too Good to Be True December 1st, 2014 Liz Dunoon Like any professional field, education has its own unique terminology. The following list provides some of the most common terms. These terms may vary across geographical areas and even within states. In one part of the country an instructor might be referred to as a therapist and in another a specialized tutor. Sometimes different words… Read More »
November 27th, 2014 Jackson Stiles 
Aussie students set a brave example for their peers by embracing both the good and bad sides of being dyslexic. “Sometimes being dyslexic makes me feel angry because I feel so dumb,” says Will Mitchell. Then nine years old, he is speaking bravely to 49 of his school mates in Lancaster in rural Victoria. “I… Read More »
Posted in Dyslexia Research and Reports, Topic Comments Off on Kids With Dyslexia Are ‘Wearing It Proudly’ November 27th, 2014 Liz Dunoon As individuals, each of us has a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. But sometimes we are exceptionally strong or weak in certain areas. In the school setting, students with exceptional strengths and weaknesses may have different instructional needs than other students. Twice exceptional or 2e is a term used to describe students who are… Read More »
Posted in Dyslexia and School, Topic Comments Off on Gifted and Dyslexic: Identifying And Instructing The Twice Exceptional Student November 26th, 2014 Liz Dunoon Help your child succeed in school by learning as much as you can about the effectiveness of the instruction he or she is receiving. You can do this by talking with his or her teachers and asking questions. The following guidelines will help you know what to ask as well as to find and evaluate… Read More »
November 26th, 2014 Liz Dunoon The Dyslexia-Stress-Anxiety Connection Implications for Academic Performance and Social Interactions What is stress? Stress is the reaction of the body and brain to situations that put us in harm’s way. The stressor may be a physical threat (e.g., a baseball coming quickly toward you) or a psychological threat (e.g., a worry or fear that you… Read More »
Posted in Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia, Topic Comments Off on The Dyslexia-Stress-Anxiety Connection November 26th, 2014 Liz Dunoon DEFINITION OF DYSLEXIA Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities… Read More »
November 26th, 2014 Liz Dunoon Common Core State Standards and Students with Disabilities As the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are implemented in states across the country, parents and teachers have expressed concern regarding the education of students with disabilities. Many have questions, such as the following: What impact will these standards have on my child with dyslexia or other disabilities… Read More »
Posted in Dyslexia and School, Topic Comments Off on Common Core Standards and Students With Disabilities – USA November 26th, 2014 Liz Dunoon Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Dyslexia AD/HD and dyslexia are distinct conditions that frequently overlap, thereby causing some confusion about the nature of these two conditions. AD/HD is one of the most common developmental problems, affecting 3–5% of the school population. It is characterized by inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is estimated that 30% of… Read More »
Posted in Attention Deficit Disorder & ADHD Articles, Topic Comments Off on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Dyslexia November 26th, 2014 Liz Dunoon 
Assisting your child or student is much easier when you know the steps to take. Over the years I have written many articles with parent and teacher support in mind. This list below was originally written for the appendix of my book ‘Helping Children With Dyslexia’. It always generates a lot of positive feedback and… Read More »
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