American Dyslexia Association

Math Education: An Inconvenient Truth

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:09:48 +0000

Dyscalculia is one of the reasons why kids struggle with mathematics. But there are more reasons.
M.J. McDermott is speaking about the current state of math education, as a private citizen. This reflects here personal opinion.

The Janitor’s Secret “Learning disabilities can ruin lives.”

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:50:11 +0000

The Janitor’s Secret is the compelling and heart-wrenching story of a laid-off autoworker who learns profound wisdom from a janitor challenged with a learning disability; a story that changes the course of his life forever…

Supported by factual documentation supplied by the author, The Janitor’s Secret reveals the truth regarding learning disabilities, uncovering the ways they irrevocably shape people’s lives. The dramatic story contained within this novel could spare you – or your child – a lifetime of mental anguish and heartache: because though The Janitor’s Secret is fictional, it reveals sad, terrible truths about the enormous costs of an education denied.”

“Cornell Ray Amerson, a native Detroiter, attended public schools in Detroit throughout the 1970s and 80s. A self-taught artist specializing in pencil illustrations, he has won awards and worked as a patent draftsman on the basis of this skill. Cornell Ray Amerson completed Detroit Enterprenourship Institute training with perfect attendance in 2004, and his drawing talent and experiences have contributed directly to the powerful story of The Janitor’s Secret…”

“Are you concerned about your child’s formal education – especially if your child is challenged by a learning disability? Then The Janitor’s Secret may very well represent a crucial investment in their future!”

University of South Florida presents Literature to go on iTunes!

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:33:28 +0000

Lit2Go — a collaboration between the Florida Department of Education and the University of South Florida College of Education — supports literacy by providing access to recordings of historically and culturally significant literature. The extensive collection of hundreds of audiobooks, stories, and poems, including classics such as Alice In Wonderland, Aesop’s Fables, and A Tale of Two Cities, is available on iTunes U. View the entire collection.

All tunes are available for free!

Sudoku for dyslexics!

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:39:22 +0000

Training with Sudoku is particularly recommended for individuals with dyslexia and/or dyscalculia. It strengthens logical thinking, and helps dyslexic/dyscalculic individuals to memorize/retain abstract symbols through play. So lets play !

http://sudoku.dyslexics.com

Easy Reading Card

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:05:46 +0000

We recieved a lot of Emails about the Easy Reading Card. The best way to show you how it works is a short video. After years of research, the card was developed 12 years ago and is used by more than 20.000 students worldwide.

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Mathe4matic.com

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:16:11 +0000

Mathe4matic is an unique card deck which was first introduced to the public in May 2009. What makes the cards particularly unique is the idea of having 3D representations of numbers alongside similar 3D representations of quantities.

You have to see them in action.

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ADA meets other educationals Organizations

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:27:09 +0000

DysReader | FREE online reading!

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:36:26 +0000

We added a new software to offer free reading support for dyslexics.

Please check out http://www.DysReader.com

New: FREE Folder with Information about Dyslexia & Dyscalculia

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:10:35 +0000

We have just released a new folder with information about dyslexia, dyscalculia and the work of the American Dyslexia Association. Please download the PDF.

Dyslexia – Dyscalulia !? Coming Soon!

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:28:55 +0000

The new book in English is coming soon. Please be patient.