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New Reading Curriculum for Students with Significant DisabilitiesFebruary 25, 2008 - Don Johnston Incorporated, AbleNet and Dr. Karen Erickson, Center for Literacy and Disabilities Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, announced a 'first of its kind' reading curriculum to support students with moderate to severe/profound intellectual disabilities at the 2008 Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference in Orlando, Florida.
Baby Einsteins: Not So Smart After All(from Time.com) In the latest study on the effects of popular videos such as the "Baby Einstein" and "Brainy Baby" series, researchers find that these products may be doing more harm than good. And they may actually delay language development in toddlers.
Dietary Supplements Aid Learning and Attention (Durham Local Educational Authority study suggests Omega-3 fatty acids have real benefits for a pupils with a range of specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.)
Speech Sounds- Children must understand how speech sounds work to be ready for instruction in reading and writing. There are many activities that you can do with students to help them understand how speech sounds relate to letters.
Growing Up Reading: Emergent literacy resources (birth - 2nd grade) from the West Bloomfield Public Library
Study offers help for dyslexic children (... from Dartmoth College News Service.) Some dyslexic children can't read well because their brains don't properly process rapidly changing speech sounds but special training can help.
From Babbling to Books: Building Pre-Reading Skills ...a free, 60-minute professional development Webcast featuring three famous language researchers talking about how early oral language skills lay the foundation for early reading skills
Speech Sounds: Watch & Learn......from Reading Rockets (Four short video clips that offer you the chance to watch and learn effective speech sound activities)
Parental Involvement With Young Readers- Dr. Susan Hall and Schwab Learning provide sound advice for parents: How can you tell if your child has a reading disorder or just developing more slowing that other children? What can you do to help? What are the characteristics of effective reading programs? What should a parent look for in a reading tutor? Dr. Hall's main message is: If learning to read seems too difficult for your child, then it probably is. Trust your instincts. Get help for your child — and most of all — don’t wait.
