The Science of Hearing

This is a great animated Ted Talk - suitable for kids.  As a speech language pathologist, I minored in hearing science.  It is intricately connected with speech and language - and is important in learning.  I like to educate students with phonological deficits on the physiology of hearing.  I can then explain to them that their hearing is fine - but there is a "glitch" in the pathways from the ear to the brain.

Dyslexia and Anxiety

It's not uncommon for a student with dyslexia to experience anxiety.  My students often talk with me about it - but don't always connect it with the struggles they encounter with their learning difficulties.
Dyslexia and Anxiety: What You Need to Know

The Pygmalion Effect

Raising our expectations can raise our students' achievements.  This doesn't mean telling them to "work harder" - In my case, it means expecting that with the right instruction they will be great students who will love reading and learning.

Daniel Goleman: We Should Be Teaching Emotional Literacy in Schools | Mindful

Daniel Goleman: We Should Be Teaching Emotional Literacy in Schools | Mindful

Dancer bill signed into law: Dyslexia screening to be provided | New Jersey Assembly Republicans

Dancer bill signed into law: Dyslexia screening to be provided | New Jersey Assembly Republicans

A great reading list for teens with LD:  http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/teens/recommended-reading-teens-with-ld?utm_source=newsletter_december_18_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_content=text&utm_campaign=ldnews

Captioned Media: Literacy Support for Diverse Learners | LD Topics | LD OnLine

Interesting idea and worth a try - turning on closed captioning for the tv shows and movies your child is watching!

Captioned Media: Literacy Support for Diverse Learners | LD Topics | LD OnLine