Yale University Center for Dyslexia & Creativity:
www.dyslexia.yale.edu This is a great resource for teachers with regard to how to accommodate students with Dyslexia. If you click on the tab "For Educators", this will take you to various websites and resources to assist you with understanding dyslexia as well as practices and strategies that work for dyslexic students. |
Susan Barton & Bright Solutions for Dyslexia:
www.dys-add.com Susan Barton is one of the leading researchers on Dyslexia. She has also developed a multi-sensory phonics system, similar to Orton Gillingham. On the website, there are various videos for understanding Dyslexia and ADHD. This is a great resource for parents as well. |
Classroom strategies that engage the Working Memory or Relationships:
Brian & Allen Mender:
www.brianmendler.com www.tlc-sems.com This father/son combination did a great job. One of the best workshops I have been to in a while, he was inspirational as well a practical with this strategies. Here are some of the good tips I got: 1. P.E.P. - Privacy, Eye-Contact, & Proximity 2. Stand and welcome students at the door, NOT BEHIND YOUR DESK 3. "Hit & Run" - say what you want to the student privately & GET AWAY 4. Start on small behaviors first, then expand on greater goals 5. 3 Rs - Redo, Retake & Revise |