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How To Tell the Difference Between AD/HD and Dyslexia (Part 1)

Time: Part 1 – 30 Minutes Audience: Parents, specialists, tutors, and educators Level: Beginner to Intermediate Being able to differentiate between AD/HD and dyslexia is a critical skill for parents, specialists, tutors and educators. Because of what we now have confirmed through fMRI studies (brain studies), we know that each learning challenge must be treated differently…and effective planning

How To Tell the Difference Between AD/HD and Dyslexia (Part 2)

Time: Part 2 – 47 Minutes Audience: Parents, specialists, tutors, and educators Level: Beginner to Intermediate Being able to differentiate between AD/HD and dyslexia is a critical skill for parents, specialists, tutors and educators. Because of what we now have confirmed through fMRI studies (brain studies), we know that each learning challenge must be treated differently…and effective planning

CURIOUSLEARNING.ORG: TEACHING READING TO ONE BILLION PEOPLE

“Worldwide, the number of people who can’t read a single word is around 1 billion people.”  —CuriousLearning.org  This is one of the coolest interviews I’ve ever done.  Co-founder Dr. Stephanie Gottwald talks with us about her team’s vision to leverage mobile apps to teach reading in every corner of the world.  They are poised to

Learning Disabilities

From Dr. Hart:  While there are many texts out there that discuss learning disabilities, this one does what few others do – gives real examples, concrete explanations, and better ways to plan for the future. If you’re new to this kind of information, learning how to read a research article may benefit you in the

Q&A with Rachel Berger: Tutorial for Microsoft’s Immersive Reader

Discover how Microsoft’s immersive reader offers a personalised text-to-speech feature to make reading more accessible to all learners In their second video discussion, Dr. Michael Hart and Rachel Berger dive into Microsoft’s immersive reader by sharing a step-by-step tutorial for the text-to-speech function, which offers a variety of personalised features to make reading more accessible

How to read a research article

As you navigate through the Resources and Support section of my website, you’ll see that I am adding many scientific research articles for your review. I’m well aware that some of us will feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the idea of diving into research papers. But you can do it! First, recognize that outside of

Beyond Phonics: The Case for Teaching Children the Logic of the English Spelling System
Jeffrey S. Bowers and Peter N. Bowers

Beyond Phonics: The Case for Teaching Children the Logic of the English Spelling System Jeffrey S. Bowers and Peter N. Bowers Click here to download…

Progress in Reading Instruction Requires a Better Understanding of the English Spelling System
Jeffrey S. Bowers and Peter N. Bowers

Progress in Reading Instruction Requires a Better Understanding of the English Spelling System Jeffrey S. Bowers and Peter N. Bowers Click here to download…

Morphological Awareness: One Piece of the Literacy Pie
The International Dyslexia Association

Morphological Awareness: One Piece of the Literacy Pie The International Dyslexia Association Click here to download…