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Why some kids can’t spell and why spelling tests won’t help

Posted on April 8, 2014December 15, 2024 by The Conversation (Education)

By Misty Adoniou, University of Canberra A couple of years ago, early one morning, I received an SMS advising “resadents

A Davis Facilitator Responds

Posted on October 18, 2013December 15, 2024 by DDAI

The Ottawa Community News published a response from Davis Facilitator Marcia Code to a series on dyslexia published in September

Word meaning and processing speed

Posted on October 1, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

Dyslexia expert Maryanne Wolf says, “the more you know about a word, the faster you can read it.” Now researchers

Extra time? Choose wisely….

Posted on September 27, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

A great article at Headstrong Nation provides a cautionary note about the common classroom accommodation of extra time being extended

New Research: Small screen E-readers and dyslexia

Posted on September 23, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

A new study support the use of tablets and other e-reading devices for dyslexic high school students. Researchers found that the

A Font for Dyslexia: To Pay, or Not to Pay?

Posted on September 16, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

I’ve been seeing some buzz in social media about a specialized font for dyslexics, called Dyslexie. I am 100% in

Study supports Davis Symbol Mastery

Posted on August 31, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

A recently published case study documents the progress of a fourth grade special education student who successfully used a modified

Success: Singer Klaire de Lys meets her fundraising goal

Posted on August 19, 2013December 15, 2024 by DDAI

Singer and artist Klaire de Lys has succeeded in her quest to raise £5000 to establish a bursary to help

Klaire de Lys raises funds for Davis programs

Posted on July 29, 2013December 15, 2024 by DDAI

On 1 August 2013, dyslexic singer, artist and make-up artist Klaire de Lys will shave her head to raise bursaries for people with dyslexia and on a limited income to access the Davis Dyslexia Programme.

ADHD? or Sleep Deprivation?

Posted on April 29, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

An article in the New York Times highlights the fact that many children and adults are mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD,

Parents need help, too

Posted on April 4, 2013December 15, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

A researcher in England recently reported on the experiences of parents of school-age children who had been identified as dyslexic

More than just a memory, it was an EXPERIENCE!

Posted on March 30, 2013December 15, 2024 by Cathy Cook

Frustrating. That’s it. Hugely frustrating dealing, with stereotypes and misperceptions that cloud the field of dyslexia. It’s the closed mindedness

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