Heard on The LDA Podcast In this episode, LDA President Monica McHale-Small sits with special educator Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein to discuss the misidentification of learning disabilities in students of color, the…
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Learn All About Michigan’s Dyslexia Handbook: A Free Webinar
At LDA of Michigan, we have been actively working with our partners to advocate for Dyslexia Legislation by educating legislators and members of our communities . The original bills that were in…
Understanding Dysgraphia, from The International Dyslexia Association
This guide from the International Dyslexia Association breaks down dysgraphia, and provides information on instructional activities and strategies to help individuals with dysgraphia, if dysgraphia occurs alone, and more.
Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia, National Center for Learning Disabilities
This guide helps parents and educators to navigate using general terms like learning disabilities, and more specific terms like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia.
Dyslexia Basics, from The International Dyslexia Association
This guide covers the definition and effects of dyslexia, and other information such as signs of dyslexia, how dyslexia is diagnosed, and how dyslexia is treated.
Leading Organizations in the Field Challenge Myths about Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia
Myths about learning disabilities rob many of their potential to succeed and contribute in school and in the workplace, according to a white paper released during Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia…
What are the best classroom and tutoring environments for a child with dyslexia?
Question: What is the best type of classroom for a student who is dyslexic? What tutoring programs work best with children who are dyslexic? Answer: Students with dyslexia should be…
Video Games Might Help Kids with Dyslexia Learn to Read
Video games might help people with dyslexia improve their ability to read, a new study suggests. Dyslexia, which affects between 5 percent and 10 percent of people, is a learning…
Dyslexia
A specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Elina Csapo!
As heard on the LDA Podcast. Elina Csapo is a rising high school senior with apraxia who created Young Able Voices, a peer-to-peer support group for children and teens with…
