Dyslexia and self advocacy

 

Dyslexia simulator – The most fascinating part about this simulator for me was the quote in the comment section: “With the words moving around in the writing above it is easy for me to read. For people that do not have it I bet they can not even read it. Thank you for sharing I hope others will see how it feels for us.”

Dyslexia and International Students: Supporting International Students with Dyslexia in English for Academic Purposes by Victoria Mann. It’s only 3 pages long, but has a great overview  on impact of dyslexia on SLA where she lists difficulties that are often associated with dyslexia, as well as strategies to help students.

• https://www.academia.edu/6759684/Dyslexia_and_International_Students_Supporting_
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International Dyslexia Association – fact sheets

• http://eida.org/fact-sheets/

Dyslexia: What it is and isn’t

• https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-isnt?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Overview of how Dyslexia can affect learning

• https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/skills-that-can-be-affected-by-dyslexia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

At a glance – Classroom accommodations for Dyslexia:

• https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/instructional-strategies/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-for-adhd

Why recognizing Dyslexia in children at school can be difficult

• http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/08/why-recognizing-dyslexia-in-children-at-school-can-be-difficult/

A font that’s supposedly easier to read for people with dyslexia

• http://themighty.com/2014/11/this-man-invented-a-font-to-help-people-with-dyslexia-read/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Mighty_Page&utm_campaign=GENERAL