New support for students with learning disabilities
Bayhill High School expanding services to K-12 students in the Bay Area through the Bayhill Literacy & Learning Center, providing tailored learning plans virtually and on-site.
Dyslexia: German researchers find cause in the brain DW 09/12/2024
Dyslexia is a prevalent learning disorder that affects reading and writing abilities and does not reflect a person's intelligence.
'Young people are hugely disadvantaged' - Urgent calls for dyslexic students to be given extra time in state exams
Students with dyslexia are significantly disadvantaged without additional time in exams.
Lauren Sanchez got emotional talking about the teacher who helped diagnose her dyslexia
Lauren Sánchez shared her experience with dyslexia on GMA, promoting her children's book inspired by her childhood struggles.
The Good Doctor's version of autism masks a grimmer truth of badly failed children | Martha Gill
Advocacy has improved awareness for children with disorders, but concerns about over-diagnosis and abuse in special education persist.
Dyslexia shouldn't hold you back - Paddington writer
Dyslexia can be overcome with support, enabling individuals to achieve their goals, including in creative fields like screenwriting.
New support for students with learning disabilities
Bayhill High School expanding services to K-12 students in the Bay Area through the Bayhill Literacy & Learning Center, providing tailored learning plans virtually and on-site.
Dyslexia: German researchers find cause in the brain DW 09/12/2024
Dyslexia is a prevalent learning disorder that affects reading and writing abilities and does not reflect a person's intelligence.
'Young people are hugely disadvantaged' - Urgent calls for dyslexic students to be given extra time in state exams
Students with dyslexia are significantly disadvantaged without additional time in exams.
Lauren Sanchez got emotional talking about the teacher who helped diagnose her dyslexia
Lauren Sánchez shared her experience with dyslexia on GMA, promoting her children's book inspired by her childhood struggles.
The Good Doctor's version of autism masks a grimmer truth of badly failed children | Martha Gill
Advocacy has improved awareness for children with disorders, but concerns about over-diagnosis and abuse in special education persist.
Dyslexia shouldn't hold you back - Paddington writer
Dyslexia can be overcome with support, enabling individuals to achieve their goals, including in creative fields like screenwriting.
AI chatbots can be transformational for individuals with conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and OCD, providing assistance with tasks such as writing and organizing meetings.
Neurodiversity and UX: Essential Resources for Cognitive Accessibility by Stephanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
Designing for neurodiversity requires an inclusive approach, particularly considering cognitive disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, and ADHD.
'The chatbot has transformed my life'
AI chatbots can be transformational for individuals with conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and OCD, providing assistance with tasks such as writing and organizing meetings.
Neurodiversity and UX: Essential Resources for Cognitive Accessibility by Stephanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
Designing for neurodiversity requires an inclusive approach, particularly considering cognitive disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, and ADHD.
Carroll's Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act moves forward in state Senate
Private health insurance may soon cover neuropsychological exams for dyslexia diagnosis, potentially benefiting many families and improving outcomes for children.
Being diagnosed with dyslexia has made me happier
Discovering dyslexia and dyscalculia later in life can raise questions about missed childhood diagnoses and the impact of knowing earlier.
"The key is irregularity": This Arabic font is made to accommodate dyslexic readers
Consistency in fonts does not help readability for dyslexic individuals.
Irregularities in font design, such as varying inner spaces and larger nuqtas and tashkeels, can enhance readability for dyslexic individuals.
My Creative Career: Aidan McClure, chief creative officer at Wonderhood Studios
Aidan McClure's dyslexia diagnosis led him down a creative path.
McClure initially pursued an art history degree but realized it wasn't his passion.
Berkeley schools use a discredited reading curriculum. Why is still in classrooms?
Berkeley teachers are shifting towards teaching phonics and using evidence-based approaches to teach reading.
The district settled a federal class-action lawsuit filed by families of Berkeley students with dyslexia who claimed the district failed to teach them how to read.
What to Consider When Designing for Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty affecting reading, writing, and spelling.
Designers must ensure that their products are accessible for dyslexic users.
The ultimate summer reading list: 15 great celebrity memoirs, from Patrick Stewart to Britney Spears
Henry Winkler's memoir reveals his anxiety and struggles with dyslexia.
Matthew Perry's memoir discusses his rise to fame and struggles with addiction.
Technical Perpective: Looking Ahead at Inclusive Technology
Generative AI technology, like LaMPost, can significantly support individuals with dyslexia in writing tasks.
LaMPost: AI Writing Assistance for Adults with Dyslexia Using Large Language Models
LLMs present potential for email-writing support tool for dyslexia.
Blasting Virtual Aliens Could Help Dyslexic Kids Parse Words
Playing action video games like Space Invaders Extreme 2 may improve word-identification skills in children at risk of dyslexia.
Nurse living with dyslexia turns author
A nurse with dyslexia and dyspraxia overcame challenges, embraced writing, and contributed to a book on digital technology in nursing practice.