DDAI

Author's details

Date registered: June 17, 2012
URL: http://www.dyslexia.com/

Biography

Davis Dyslexia Association International (DDAI) provides information and training about our innovative approach to dyslexia, and referrals to qualified Davis method providers.

Latest posts

  1. Self Regulation Skills from Davis Learning Strategies — February 16, 2013
  2. Silent Letters — January 27, 2013
  3. Tips for Storytelling — How to engage readers and listeners — December 1, 2012
  4. Kids Like Me (Dyslexia) — November 22, 2012
  5. Participants Needed for NYC Adult Dyslexia Study — September 29, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Why it’s tough to learn to read through phonics: — 4 comments
  2. Dyslexic Like Me – Children’s App — 2 comments
  3. Dyslexia Study Seeks Participants — 2 comments
  4. Kids Like Me (Dyslexia) — 1 comment
  5. Participants Needed for NYC Adult Dyslexia Study — 1 comment

Author's posts listings

Video

Self Regulation Skills from Davis Learning Strategies

A short overview of Davis tools for young children: Release, Focusing, Dial-Setting, Koosh Balls

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/self-regulation-skill-from-davis-learning-strategies/

Video

Silent Letters

Did you know that 16% of all the letters in English writing are silent?

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/silent-letters/

Link

Storytelling has been around as long as humankind. It is one of the most effective ways to communicate an important truth to another person. It is a connection point between two people. Read more: http://newsroom.opencolleges.edu.au/features/30-storytelling-tips-for-educators/#ixzz2DlTyxSjF

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/tips-for-storytelling-how-to-engage-readers-and-listeners/

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Kids Like Me (Dyslexia)

By Nina Harmon – a 10-minute documentary about dyslexia.

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/kids-like-me-dyslexia/

Sep 29 2012

Participants Needed for NYC Adult Dyslexia Study

Are you interested in participating in research about dyslexia? Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center in New York City are looking for adults between the ages of 18-35 to participate in a study involving reading and verbal tasks. They welcome the participation of adults with dyslexia as well as nondyslexic adults who …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/participants-needed-for-nyc-adult-dyslexia-study/

Video

Why it’s tough to learn to read through phonics:

This engaging video from top educators explains why so many kids are confused when taught to “sound out” English words.

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/why-its-tough-to-learn-to-read-through-phonics/

Sep 16 2012

Dyslexic Like Me – Children’s App

dyslexic-like-me

Dyslexic Like Me is an interactive children’s book  about understanding and overcoming dyslexia. Join a dyslexic boy named Austin as he learns about his dyslexia and gains confidence by discovering new learning techniques. He also learns about many successful people, who are dyslexic like him. Dyslexic Like Me is dedicated to people of all ages …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/dyslexic-like-me-childrens-app/

Sep 15 2012

How the brain interprets art

The Mona Lisa

CNN Health has a feature story what neuroscience has to tell us about how our minds make sense of art such as line drawings and impressionistic rendering of light and shapes, and why we enjoy it.  Pablo Picasso once said, “We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/how-the-brain-interprets-art/

Jul 10 2012

Dyslexia Drawn

Mind Map depicting dyslexia

What does your dyslexia look like? This is a question that Sue Bell, an adult literacy support specialist, asked  dyslexic adults who came to her center. In order to provide picture-thinkers with an way to express their thoughts and feelings, she encouraged adult learners to draw mind maps to express their life experiences with dyslexia. She …

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Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/dyslexia-drawn/

Jun 16 2012

Dyslexia Study Seeks Participants

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York are seeking participants for a research study on dyslexia. They are examining the ways that 8-12 year-old children with dyslexia attend to and integrate sensory information (sight, hearing). To do this, To do this, they will conduct brain imaging studies and genetic testing. Parents will be provided with full diagnostic reports, at no charge.

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/dyslexia-study-seeks-participants/

Link

Digital Media Diet’s top recommendations for children who are not quite at grade level for reading skill but need books with topics and stories that appeal to their maturity level and interests: Recommended iPad Book Apps

 

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/ipad-book-apps-for-readers-age-8-12/

Permanent link to this article: http://blog.dyslexia.com/left-from-write-a-new-documentary-about-dyslexia/

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