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Imagine trying to read a sentence when every other word looks like made-up gibberish. It’s exhausting to read the sentence over and over again, trying to put together the meaning. That one troublesome sentence is followed by another… and another… and another… You know it’s not your fault – it’s the text doesn’t make sense. …
Beth Dichter's insight:
Did you know that it is estimated that 1 out of 5 people struggle with dyslexia (and often do not realize it)? This post provides a range of resources that look at dyslexia. The resources are grouped in four areas: * Understanding Dsylexia * Identifying Dyslexia * How to Teach Dyslexic Students * Personalizing Dyslexia The resources include videos and articles/posts as well as a link to a great website at Yale. And if you have a student in your class how is dyslexic they might be interested in learning that the following people were also dyslexic: Albert Einstein, Steven Jobs, Walt Disney, Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg were also dyslexic. 
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Learning differences or disabilities are frequently misunderstood, but some of the most common myths are easy to dispel with a look at the facts.
Beth Dichter's insight:
There are myths surrounding many things, including learning disabilities. This post looks at four myths and provides the actual facts. Which of the following do you believe are true? What are the realities? Myth #1: Learning disabilities are intellectual disabilities. Myth #2: ADHD is a learning disability. Myth #3: Dyslexia is a visual problem. Myth #4: The incidence of students with learning disabilities in US schools is on the rise. The post also provides a food for thought section and references. You may find that this is an article you will share with parents.
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Beth Dichter's insight:
Do you have questions about dyslexia? It is a "language based difficulty that is caused by a defect of some sort in the way the brain processes graphic symbols." This post provides additional information about dyslexia as well as a look at what dyslexia affects, which includes reading difficulties, oral language difficulties, writing difficulties and math difficulties (greater detail in the post). Learn about some of the misconceptions around dyslexia and check out the short video that looks at dyslexia and an additional dyslexia map.
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This is one of those developments that make you love technology and how it can truly benefit education. There's a free open font now available that may actually help dyslexic people read better. Whether it's true or not, this idea is incredible. A font that may make more students successful...and it is free! In late June I posted an article that spoke about this font. If you search for the term dyslexic you will find additional information about this font and dyslexia.
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Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't always the same. This difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily fit with labels like "normal" and "defective." Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain.
Beth Dichter's insight:
Learn more about the brain and dyslexia in this five minute video from TED-Ed. Find out what type of teaching works best for students with dyslexia, and experience how it feels for students with dyslexia to decode words. You will also find questions you may use with students, additional resources and a forum for discussion.
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"As e-readers grow in popularity as convenient alternatives to traditional books, researchers at the Smithsonian have found that convenience may not be their only benefit. The team discovered that when e-readers are set up to display only a few words per line, some people with dyslexia can read more easily, quickly and with greater comprehension."
Beth Dichter's insight:
The end of this press release shares a new website: Read Easy (located at http://readeasy.si.edu/). This website shares links to several articles that share the research ("E-Readers are More Effective than Paper for Some with Dyslexia" and "Shorter Lines Facilitate Reading in Those Who Struggle"). The website also provides a demo of what works and states that the Smithosonian will be offering a "FREE online certification course to support professional reading specialists interested in using mobile e-reader devices to help students with dyslexia in their practice. Certification is only open to professional reading specialists." This course will be available on December 1st. For more information click through to the Read Easy website (link above).
Heather MacDonald's curator insight,
September 23, 2013 11:20 AM
I love these kinds of advances. For those of us who know of people who've struggled with language learning challenges this is a great discovery. Language leaning problems create way too many other personal and social problems for children who then grow to be adults with problems unless they are diagnosed and helped. Way to go Smithsonian researchers! 
LS5043-2014's curator insight,
November 6, 2014 6:34 PM
Important evidence re: usefulness of e-readers to underserved library populations.
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If you are looking for apps for the iPod, iPhone and iPad that address individuals whom have dyslexia and learning disorders this post will provide you with a list of apps that address "reading, spelling, writing, organizational/study skills, (and )increasing self-confidence in the classroom and workplace." The apps are divided into categories so you may quickly move to the area of interest. Many but not all of the apps are free.
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"The causes of dyslexia—the disorder that makes reading excruciatingly difficult for about one in twenty school-aged children—have remained frustratingly elusive, as has anything resembling a cure. Training programs for dyslexics have proven effective at improving certain parts of the reading process, such as phonological awareness and auditory perception." This article discusses some of the new research on dyslixia. Links are provided in the article, and two that you may want check are listed below. New Font Helps Dyslexics Read: http://www.scientificamerican.com/media/inline/partner/new-font-helps-dyslexics-read.pdf ; Extra-Large Letter Spacing Improves Reading in Dyslexia: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2012/05/29/1205566109.full.pdf?with-ds=yes&nbsp
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very worthwhile! Did you know that th earliest sign of dyslexia is difficulty telling right from left? and that the kids will blithely interchange hands, not even knowing that they're doing it?