Posted in LD Support Sites on Mar 6th, 2019 No Comments »
In an ideal world having a learning difference shouldn’t be traumatic. It should simply result in being taught in the way that fits you. But that’s not the way it is for most. Imagine working every day at a job when half the time you’re trying to avoid embarrassment and shame. Children and teens with […]
Posted in LD Support Organizations, LD Support Sites on Dec 20th, 2017 No Comments »
Dyslexic Advantage www.dyslexicadvantage.org Dyslexic Advantage is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to promote positive identity, community, and achievement focusing on dyslexic strengths.
Posted in Discussion Topics, LD Support Sites, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Social Issues and Ideas on Dec 19th, 2017 2 Comments »
The Sun or The Moon? Sometimes I feel like a bit of a downer and in contrast to other popular LD-centered websites, because a fair amount of my writings, posts and presentations concerns the risks and vulnerabilities that can go along with having a learning disability or learning difference. It’s a little out of character […]
Posted in LD Support Sites on Dec 18th, 2017 No Comments »
Sort of a timely recast of this video, given the supposed controversy of things like “science-based.” In the video, Louisa Moats describes the disconnect between science and practice. I would say that there are a few different sides to this issue. On one hand, Dr. Moats points us into a critical area. Teaching spelling to […]
Posted in LD Support Sites on May 27th, 2017 No Comments »
The 33nd Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity will be held on October 9-11, 2017 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort & the Modern Honolulu. The Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN, so be sure to submit your ideas early! For more information, please visit us at www.pacrim.hawaii.edu, or feel free […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, LD Support Sites on Sep 20th, 2013 34 Comments »
Dyslexia May Be Behind Directional Confusion Marson Nance’s wife doesn’t have to worry about him leaving her; she simply says his sense of direction is so bad, if he did go back to his parents on the east coast he’d probably end up in Nevada (where they live) anyway. When she tells him to turn […]
Posted in K-12 Schools, LD Support Sites, Shapiro Looks at K-12 Schools on Nov 26th, 2012 3 Comments »
The new “Schools” page on LD Resources (click on “Schools” above right) results from a collaborative vision and effort by a parent benefactor, LD Resources and me. Most school databases search primarily by geography or state. The anonymous parent contributor is someone whose son went through an extensive learning disability evaluation. Â While he was satisfied with […]
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas, LD Support Sites, News, Personal Stories on Sep 29th, 2012 8 Comments »
Quinn Bradlee, a fascinating young man and worthy of interest in and of himself, interviewed filmmaker and director Steven Spielberg about learning disabilities, dyslexia, teasing, and the ways to cope. Watch the video here. It turns out that Mr. Speilberg was diagnosed with his lifelong dyslexia about five years ago. In spite of being one […]
Posted in Camps and Residential, Events and Conferences, LD Support Sites, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health on Sep 27th, 2012 No Comments »
Last week, I spent three days in Boulder Colorado, speaking at and particpating in The Wilderness Therapy Symposium. I also spent time visiting and getting to know a few “Young Adult Transition Programs” in the greater Boulder/Denver area. Firstly, I wanted to acknowledge how grateful I am to be a part of the community of […]
Posted in LD Support Sites on Aug 28th, 2012 No Comments »
From NCLD, a description of a 504 plan, which is the implementation of the Civil Rights Law for education. Even though this article portrays a 504 plan as one to use when your child doesn’t qualify for an IEP, I would add a twist to that. The primary difference between the IEP and a 504 […]
Posted in LD Support Organizations, LD Support Sites on May 1st, 2012 2 Comments »
Here’s a free booklet from the National Council on Learning Disabilities, concerning IEP basics, including: • “What is an IEP?†• “The Basics of a Standards-Based IEP†• “IEP Meeting Plannerâ€
Posted in Discussion Topics, LD Support Sites, News on Apr 23rd, 2012 No Comments »
Will Gregory, the founder of The Mentis Foundation, earned “hazard pay” while serving in the United States armed forces in Afghanistan. As someone who knows first-hand the struggles of having dyslexia, he chose to create the foundation for students with dyslexia who are in need of financial assistance. For more information read the press release.