PPT-Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia

Dr Marti Venn Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs USG Teacher Training and Preparation Initial 24 USG institutions with teacher preparation programs 15 institutions offer the BS in Elementary Education. Developmental Dyslexia. 2. Definitions of dyslexia. Definitions. Hinshelwoo. d (1900): “word blindness”. . Orton. (1937) “. strephosymbolia. ” (“turning of symbols”). . “Dyslexia” - late 19th C: German . By: Dr. Chendra Williams. Definition. Dyslexia is the name for specific learning disabilities in . reading . "Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability of neurological . origin”. “. Dys” (meaning poor or inadequate) . ’. Paul Henderson – Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University . SOLSTICE & CLT . Conference 2013. 5. th. & 6. th. June 2013. Introduction and overview of research study. UCONN Critical Issues in Dyslexia Conference. Dr. Patricia Anderson. CT State Department of Education. Bureau of Special Education. patricia.anderson@ct.gov. . Public Act . 14-39. An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood, Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education and . Presented by . Decoding Dyslexia North Carolina. From International Dyslexia Association:. Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Disability that is . Neurobiological. in origin. . Characterized by. Difficulties with . Parent Workshop . Thursday 29. th. September. 5pm – 6pm . Aspects of dyslexia and literacy-related difficulties. 1) Famous dyslexic. 2) . How does it feel to be dyslexic?. 3) Perceptions. 4) What is dyslexia?. Jessica Flegel. Parent, Advocate. Definition of Dyslexia. “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” . Parents’ Meeting. Wednesday 29. th. January 2014. What is Dyslexia?. . Specific Learning . Difficulty. The most common special educational need found in schools. .. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, as there are no clear cut off points.. By Theresa . Awolesi. (. Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy). Out lined in this document are the difficulties I experience due to my dyslexia, it would be great if you could read through them so my learning style could be best supported during this placement. . Can Do. University of utah reading clinic. . Dr. Kathleen J. Brown. www.uurc.org. 801-265-3951. Dyslexia Basics. Dys = abnormal; not in a positive way . (Greek). Lex = word . (. Greek). Misconceptions (e.g., see backwards, words jump on the page, colored lenses, marching, eye training). A . specific learning . difficulty. ’ (SLD) . -. when individuals (15%) do . well in some areas of . learning, but . unexpectedly have problems . in others. ‘Dyslexia’ . or . ‘Reading Disorder’ . A . specific learning . difficulty. ’ (SLD) . -. when individuals (15%) do . well in some areas of . learning, but . unexpectedly have problems . in others. ‘Dyslexia’ . or . ‘Reading Disorder’ . Part 1: What is neurodiversity? . Part 2: Legal issues surrounding neurodiversity . in the workplace; research and securing . support for employees.. Part 3: Understanding specific conditions: . Dr. Patricia Anderson. CT State Department of Education. Bureau of Special Education. patricia.anderson@ct.gov. . Public Act . 14-39. An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood, Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education and .