In the latest round of the proposed revisions for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) by the American Psychiatric Association, "Learning Disorder has been changed to Specific Learning Disorder and the previous types of Learning Disorder (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Disorder of Written Expression) no longer are being recommended." (See May 2012 issue of the eXaminer for further information.)
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Tools and tips to help students with dyslexia in the classroom.
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"Zoe Troxell-Whitman, an Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Scholarship Finalist in 2011, faced multiple challenges as a result of her learning disability (LD)."
A great testimonial about a successful student who learns differently. Her success includes the use of assistive technology like DragonSpeak.
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Innovative program allows students with print-based learning disabilities to rent e-textbooks at an average of 50% off the harcover price.
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App suggestions to help students with dyslexia and learning disabilities.
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This tool responds to common difficulties with spelling and mechanics that dyslexic students often face. It's the best I've seen so far! Comes in a free version, but the paid version looks most effective. Delete the scoop?
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A guide to assistive technology for the learning disabled. Delete the scoop?
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HealthNewsDigest.comHelping Struggling Students To SucceedNorth American Press SyndicateThese students may be at a disadvantage because of widespread learning differences such as dyslexia or because of disabilities like visual impairment.
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In this post we look at Apple's new iPad and ask if it will help dyslexic children to improve thier literacy skills - Read why Dyslexic Brian thinks it will...
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Education Week reporter Nirvi Shah tracks news and trends of interest to the special education community, including administrators, teachers, and parents.
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A framework for thinking about assistive technology.
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The award-winning grammar and spell checker that corrects all types of English grammar and spelling mistakes. Start proofreading your texts now.
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Looks like a strong note taking app for students with Dyslexia.
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March 18, 1:51 PM
I'm going to ask my son to use this to make a photo album of things around the house - but dictating rather than writing in order to improve his verbal fluency and practise descriptive writing.
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"This updated and expanded edition develops the themes and ideas found in the first edition, and contains up-to-date discussions of research and programs."
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Since difficulties in writing are wide-ranging—and technology is rapidly evolving—finding the right assistive technology device can be an ordeal.
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This is a series of animations taken from a project aimed at helping people to find out what it is like to have dyslexia. The animations were created by illu...
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Learn why there's no need for a child to choose between learning to read and reading to learn.
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About Learning Ally - Read about Learning Ally's (formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic) history of serving people with visual and learning disabilities...
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Bookshare is a federally funded nonprofit that offers free books in an audible format to students with dyslexia.
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"After years of fumbling while reading the written word, Christian Boer, a graphic designer from the Netherlands, has developed a way to help tackle his dyslexia."
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