THE D WORD: UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA

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THE D WORD: UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA skillfully explores the complex and often challenging world faced by those who have this disability. The film focuses on high-school senior Dylan as he shares his early struggles in school and prepares to begin studies at the college of his choice. Interviews with other young dyslexics, as well as highly accomplished businesspeople diagnosed with the learning disability, including Richard Branson, Charles Schwab, and California’s Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, are seamlessly incorporated into the story. Two prominent doctors in the field at the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity help demystify and mitigate the stigma surrounding this syndrome.

Focusing on the positive aspects of dyslexia and incorporating creative animation sequences, James Redford’s film emphasizes specific areas where dyslexics excel and suggests thoughtful strategies for their academic success in our often-rigid educational system.

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Dyslexia Victoria Online is introducing videos on Dyslexia Awareness

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We are introducing a series of videos about Dyslexia awareness, teaching and learning strategies, accommodations, computer programs and resources for children and adults. 

We are also planning to have some webinars and involve people in the discussion portions of the webcast.

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BDA Quality Mark

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A Bushey infant school is celebrating after being handed three awards recognising its work in specialist areas of teaching.

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery was firstly recognised by the British Dyslexia Association for the work it carries out in support children with learning difficulties.

The BDA Quality Mark is handed to schools identified as being ‘dyslexia friendly’, displaying good practice in supporting children and improving their learning.

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Retired teacher finds strength in teaching dyslexic children to read

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When Nancy Ruhmel learned that she had ovarian cancer and would need chemotherapy, the first thing she did was to contact her students.

She already had retired after more than 30 years teaching children with learning disabilities in the Allentown School District. But she was still surrounded by youth who needed help. They were herdyslexic students whom she tutored from her home office.

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Words Recognized by Looks, Not Sounds

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Enhancing visual perceptions of words could help treat reading disorders, researcher say.

Skilled readers do not have to sound out words every time they see them, a new study indicates.

Instead, once they know a word, they can access a “visual dictionary” in their brains to recognize it every time they see it, said researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center. They suggested these findings could provide new insight into certain reading disorders.

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