What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is an unexpected difficulty in learning to read. Dyslexia takes away an individual’s ability to read quickly and automatically, and to retrieve spoken words easily, but it does not dampen one’s creativity and ingenuity.
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Congressional Dyslexia Roundtable
Excited, we have unusually positive news to share about science, dyslexia and legislation. Far too often there is much disappointment when we think of science and education together. And here we are happy to share with you positive views regarding dyslexia. We were honored to present the keynote address at the recent Congressional Dyslexia Roundtable supporting the 21st Century Dyslexia Act. We emphasized that given dyslexia’s scientific validity and high prevalence together with its harsh impact when it is not identified early, dyslexia should and must be in its own category. Schools can and must scr..
LEARN MOREUpdate on the Connecticut Longitudinal Study (CLS)
Much of this new scientific understanding of dyslexia has emerged from a longitudinal study, the Connecticut Longitudinal Study (CLS) that we initiated in 1983 and which Dr. Sally Shaywitz has led and overseen since.
READ MORECoursera: Exciting New Online Dyslexia Course
A very exciting announcement that positively impacts children with dyslexia, their parents and their teachers is the Dyslexia course taught by Sally Shaywitz on the online Coursera website. This 12 hour course is available to all and is free.
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Giving to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
The generosity of friends of the Center inspires us and has allowed our Center to make major contributions to dyslexia.
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YCDC Research
A new study examined white matter development trajectories in children with dysfluent reading (20 dysfluent and inaccurate readers, 36 dysfluent and accurate readers) compared to non-impaired readers (n=14) over 18 months.
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Our mission is to illuminate the creative and intellectual strengths of those with dyslexia, to disseminate the latest scientific research and practical resources, and to transform the treatment of all dyslexic children and adults.
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John Hickenlooper, Former Governor of Colorado
If Coloradans wanted the kind of governor they could have a beer with, they elected him. In fact, many had already knocked down a few with three-term governor John Hickenlooper, who was a brewpub owner before he became mayor of Denver at age 50. Even his tongue twister of a name didn’t stop his unlikely ascent up the political ladder.
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Dyslexia and Bullying
Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz discuss the link between dyslexia and bullying.
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Talking About Dyslexia Guide
Help dispel misconceptions and ensure all dyslexic individuals have the support they need to succeed.
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Tips From Students
Strategies we compiled from the real experts – dyslexic kids with papers due, tests next week and books to read.
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