Dyslexia in the News
Moving forward on dyslexia screening nationwide
Proud that the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen is now being used nationwide, including Brooklyn, NY. Watch Assemblyman Robert Carroll inspiringly …
Read MoreAssemblymember Robert Carroll and New York City Department of Education Announce Implementation of Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen
NEW: New York City Schools Launch Screening with Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen
Read MoreCongress Recognizes YCDC Co-Directors
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) recently honored Center co-directors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz with a statement in the Congressional Record. Read More.
Read MoreCracking the Code of Dyslexia
NEW: Center co-directors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz are featured in a powerful story on dyslexia from CBS Sunday Morning. Watch the piece here.
Read MoreAt the Forefront of Decoding Dyslexia
Drs. Sally and Bennet Shaywitz are excellent at reading rooms. It’s generally the rest of the room that has trouble reading.
Read MoreYale News Recognizes “Genius Award” Presentation
The Yale News recently highlighted the presentation of the Liberty Science Center’s “Genius Award” to Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz.
Read MoreLiberty Science Center Honors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz with Genius Award
YCDC Co-Directors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz were recently honored by the Liberty Science Center at their annual “Genius Gala.”
Read MoreLiberty Science Center Honors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz
YCDC Co-Directors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz to receive “Genius Award” from Liberty Science Center.
Read MoreGeorgia Lawmakers Recommend Steps To Address Dyslexia
YCDC Co-Director Dr. Sally Shaywitz’s testimony before the Georgia Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia was highlighted in a recent story from WABE.
Read MoreGavin Newsom knows what it is like to struggle with reading
Reprinted with permission of Louis Freedberg: If Gavin Newsom is elected governor of California in November, he would …
Read MoreYCD&C Co-Directors Respond to Wall Street Journal Piece on Testing
Read the full response by YCD&C Co-Directors Sally and Bennett Shaywitz to the Wall Street Journal piece on standardized tests.
Read MoreGet out right info on dyslexia
Dyslexia affects 20 percent of the population and represents 80 to 90 percent of all learning disabilities. Overwhelming …
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