From the Directors
Giving to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
December 17, 2018
The generosity of friends of the Center inspires us and has allowed our Center to make major contributions …
Dyslexia and Bullying
July 5, 2017
Bullying intersects with dyslexia particularly in school settings where far too often dyslexia is not identified, the word, dyslexia, not used, and the associated symptoms not addressed.
2016: An Extraordinary Year
January 21, 2017
This past year was truly extraordinary for all those who care deeply about helping dyslexic boys and girls, men and women get the support they need to reach their full potential. At the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, our focus has always been on translating scientific knowledge into action. In 2016 that approach paid off in powerful ways from the…
Remembering Matthew Badger
February 16, 2017
It is with profound sadness we share with you the passing of Matthew Badger, a great champion for all who are dyslexic or care for children with dyslexia. Although you may have heard of Matthew from reading about him in newspapers, we were fortunate to get to know him on a more personal level through a mutual friend, Beth Ravelli…
US Senate HELP Committee Hearing
May 1, 2016
I am happy to share with you the welcome news that, at long last, dyslexia has had a hearing, an excellent one at that, held by the US Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. On Tuesday, May 10th, a major Senate hearing devoted to dyslexia titled, “Understanding Dyslexia: The Intersection of Scientific Research & Education” took place…
Game-changing U.S. Senate Resolution 275
October 20, 2015
An important announcement from YCDC Co-Directors: Bennett Shaywitz, MD & Sally Shaywitz, MD For all those who care …