We scour the web each week to find the most important news and blogs about dyslexia. Here are this weeks posts.
1) Choosing the Right Reading Level Books for Students with Dyslexia
It is not always the grade a child is in that reflects their reading level. It could be higher or lower than a teacher or parent realizes. The trick is choosing the right books for all students, especially those with learning obstacles. By Fernette Eide
2) Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable Quick Tip #1 – No More Than 5 Ingredients In The Food You Eat
What we eat affects our bodies as well as our minds. The same goes for those with learning struggles. A change in diet and what is used for nutrition may make all the difference in an adult or child with dyslexia. By Lucie Curtiss
Every year is a chapter of policies and research to help us be better teachers and parents to those that require a little extra from us all. We can only hope that changes are positive. What policy would you advocate for if given the chance? By Dyslexia Action
4) So What Does Trump’s Presidency Have To Do With Dyslexia?
How has your child responded to President Donald Trump’s speeches? Many seem to feel it a free pass to bully others. We must continue our anti-bullying campaign while we advocate for those with special needs. By Lucie Curtiss
5) Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable Nutrition Quick Tip #3 – Crowd Out The Bad With The Good
What we often eat affects how we act as healthy adults. In children, that multiplies and becomes even that more important. What they ingest can affect dyslexia as well as other learning obstacles. By Douglas Curtiss