Are Visual Processing Weaknesses the Cause of Dyslexia?

There has been debate about whether visual processing differences between Individuals with dyslexia compared to non-dyslexic individuals, are the cause of this disability.   New research suggests this is not the case!  Come view the attached YouTube video enetitled Visual Processing and Dyslexia to learn more about the new research at George Washington University Medical Center by Guinevere Eden, Ph.D.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lXnIzOObyuU


Cheers, Erica

Free Webinar by Jo Boaler at DyslexicAdvantage

I wanted to share this link to a free recording of a webinar by Stanford Profession Jo Boaler, entitled Mindset and Math Without Anxiety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPLXAOznrHs&list=PLsilMSaqafYj6_vje87r3Dj1M8voz5GbZ&index=2

Cheers, Erica

Large Sellection of Free Resources on Dyslexia

I've complied a large selection of free resources on dyslexia that I have made available to the public.  Come get links to organizations, webinars, articles, research, PowerPoints, Dyslexia YouTube Channels as well as videos on dyslexia.  Here is a list of just a few of the videos that you can see:

1. What is Dyslexia
2. Dyslexia: The World the Way I See It 
3. Decoding Dyslexia 
4. Dyslexia a Hidden Disability
5. What it is Like Being Dyslexic
6. Dyslexia and Talent
7. Henry Winkler Talks About Dyslexia
8. Cognitive Strengths of Dyslexia
9. Richard Branson: Growing Up Dyslexic
10. Overcoming Dyslexia
11. Steven Spielberg: Dyslexia Interview
12. Journey into Dyslexia
13. and More 

Cheers, Erica

A Free Webinar by Dr. Fernette Eide on Dyslexia

Here is a link to a webinar by Dr. Fernette Eide, co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage.  She talks about dyslexia through the lifespan, comprehensive assessments, the challenges in reading, writing, and spelling, and MIND strengths that allows people to experience success in creative careers.  Come check it out!!





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV6p2rj501g&list=PLsilMSaqafYj6_vje87r3Dj1M8voz5GbZ

Cheers, Erica

Free Closed Syllable Game: Mastering the Short Vowel Sounds

Most kids just adore puppies and I created this fun, free board game to enchant even the most discouraged readers.  Players roll a die, work around the board, and select cards with missing vowels.  If the vowel landed on helps to make a word when used with their card, the player gets a puppy!  The winner is the first player to collect all the puppy cards. My students just love this game and they quickly learn their short vowels. It's also a nice activity to use for the introduction of words with a single closed syllable.  

Follow the following link or the image and click on the "free sample game" button.  PUPPY PARTY

Cheers, Erica

Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning and Dyslexia Materials.  She is also the director of Learning to Learn, in Ossining, NY.  To learn more about her products and services, you can go to www.goodsensorylearning.com  www.dyslexiamaterials.com and  www.learningtolearn.biz 

Materials for Struggling Readers: Come Get a Free Sample

Many struggling readers suffer from cognitive processing weaknesses that get in the way of the learning process.  These deficits often become barriers that can make the learning process frustrating and unpleasant.   

So what Can be Done?

Testing scores from a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation often uncovers these areas of difficulty.  Evaluations can be requested through the public school or you can pursue an outside assessment from a trained professional.   Once you have the report and the areas of difficulty have been defined, helping students to strengthen these deficits is the key to quick remedial results.  So, acting like a personal trainer for the brain, specialists, teachers and even parents can help to get students back on track.  

What are the Cognitive Weaknesses that Get in the Way of Reading?

There are numerous cognitive weaknesses that can get in the way of reading.  Here are the most common:

• Auditory processing
• Sequencing
• Visual processing
• Memory
• Mental flexibility
• Attention
• Attention to detail
• Visual tracking
• Spatial skills
• Directionality
• Receptive language

What tools are available to strengthen these areas of difficulty?

I have created three publications that offer fun activities that remediate the cognitive processing areas required for basic reading and math.  I offer a free sample of each the publications, and I would love for you to check them out.  http://www.dyslexiamaterials.com/reading-language-arts-1.html

Cheers, Erica

Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning and Dyslexia Materials.  She is also the director of Learning to Learn, in Ossining, NY.  To learn more about her products and services, you can go to www.goodsensorylearning.com  www.dyslexiamaterials.com and  www.learningtolearn.biz 

A New TED Ed Video on Dyslexia

I wanted to begin this blog by sharing a link to a video I found on Ted Ed entitled: What is Dyslexia? It's quite general and doesn't go into the different types of dyslexia, but I like the presentation and it is a nice overview.  http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-dyslexia-kelli-sandman-hurley

Cheers, Erica
Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning and Dyslexia Materials.  She is also the director of Learning to Learn, in Ossining, NY.  To learn more about her products and services, you can go to www.goodsensorylearning.com  www.dyslexiamaterials.com and  www.learningtolearn.biz