Masons and Dyslexia

Dyslexia: News from the web:

Did you know that the Scottish Rite Masons play a very active role in battling dyslexia in 13 states: In their own words:

The Masons made the following philanthropic pledges:

o    To help children with dyslexia learn to read and to reach their full potential;
o    To help their families end the frustration, guiltand disruption caused by dyslexia;
o    To help communities by developing Children’s Dyslexia Centers to help youngsters succeed in and out of school.

Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. provides tutoring at no charge to children from early elementary through high school who have been diagnosed as dyslexic. Children are eligible regardless of economic status or Masonic affiliation. The positive impact of early intervention on the lives of these children and their families is enormous and inspires our commitment to this program.

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A better way or learning for dyslectics

Dyslexia: News from the web: Research from the University at Buffalo shows a new method of learning:

A neuroimaging study by a University at Buffalo psychologist suggests that phonics, a method of learning to read using knowledge of word sounds, shouldn’t be overlooked in favor of a whole-language technique that focuses on visually memorizing word patterns, a finding that could help improve treatment and diagnosis of common reading disorders such as dyslexia.

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News

Dyslexia: News from the web:

Understood.org is running a promotion. They have an interesting interview with the writer of the Parent’s Guide to Special Education and the option to win a free copy, see below:

Are you ready for a level playing field?

We’re giving away 200 copies of Amanda Morin’s book, The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education. For a chance to win a copy, simply start a discussion or reply to an existing discussion in our Community Groups and fill out the entry form by February 3, 2015. Winners will be selected at random.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be a legal resident of the U.S. and at least 18 years old to enter. Sweepstakes begins on 1/20/15 and ends on 2/3/15. See the full Official Rulesfor more.

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