Dyslexia

Georgia Adds Classworks® Reading Screener to State-approved Universal Screener and Dyslexia Screener Lists

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) recently added the Classworks Reading Universal Screener assessment to two state-approved lists. The Classworks screener is now approved by the state as a Universal Reading Screener and a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3.

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  • The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) recently added the Classworks Reading Universal Screener assessment to two state-approved lists.
  • The Classworks screener is now approved by the state as a Universal Reading Screener and a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3.
  • DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) recently added the Classworks Reading Universal Screener assessment to two state-approved lists.
  • The Classworks screener is now approved by the state as a Universal Reading Screener and a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3.

Landmark College Partners with Virtual Internships to Expand Career Opportunities for Students with Learning Differences

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

PUTNEY, Vt., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmark College , the premier institution for students with learning differences, is partnering with Virtual Internships to match students with internships among a global network of employers.

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  • PUTNEY, Vt., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmark College , the premier institution for students with learning differences, is partnering with Virtual Internships to match students with internships among a global network of employers.
  • This exciting collaboration aims to broaden the range of opportunities accessible to Landmark College students, providing them with invaluable real-world experience and bolstering their career prospects.
  • The collaboration between Landmark College and Virtual Internships comes at a time when the importance of remote learning and working opportunities is increasingly recognized.
  • For more information about how Virtual Internships partners with universities to expand access to internship opportunities, visit www.virtualinternships.com/universities .

Global Recognition Award(TM) Recently Honoured the Bahareth Method

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 19, 2023) - Global Recognition Award™ (GRA) has officially acknowledged the Bahareth Method, a program led by Mohammad Bahareth , for its significant contributions towards the growth of startups and support for individuals with dyslexia.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 19, 2023) - Global Recognition Award™ (GRA) has officially acknowledged the Bahareth Method, a program led by Mohammad Bahareth , for its significant contributions towards the growth of startups and support for individuals with dyslexia.
  • "We are pleased to recognize and honour the Bahareth Method for its outstanding efforts in promoting startup growth and dyslexia advocacy," said Alex Sterling, spokesperson for the GRA.
  • Upon receiving the award, Bahareth expressed his appreciation, saying, "I am humbled and grateful to receive this prestigious award.
  • The Bahareth Method has thus far aided over 500 startups in achieving their success goals.

West Virginia Department of Education selects Istation’s ISIP™ Assessment for Reading, Math, and Dyslexia Screening

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Dallas, TX, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Istation, a leader in educational technology, announced today that the West Virginia Department of Education has selected Istation as a K-3 formative assessment for literacy, numeracy, and indicators of dyslexia selection criteria.

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  • Dallas, TX, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Istation, a leader in educational technology, announced today that the West Virginia Department of Education has selected Istation as a K-3 formative assessment for literacy, numeracy, and indicators of dyslexia selection criteria.
  • This approval will empower schools and districts across West Virginia to implement Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) assessment to measure readiness in critical skills, identify learning barriers, and improve instructional approaches.
  • Istation's reading and math assessment provides an evidence-based method for evaluating literacy skills, core math competencies, and dyslexia risk factors by offering benchmark assessment resources that facilitate universal screening more than three times a year.
  • Inside Istation, educators get easy-to-read assessment data and personalized profiles with relevant information on students’ progress.

TouchMath Sets New Standard for Early Detection of Dyscalculia with Comprehensive Screener

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TouchMath announces the release of DySc, the comprehensive dyscalculia screener and individualized intervention guide aligned to American Pschiatric Associations The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) and available at no cost. TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning foundational math concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, designed the DySc to identify students as young as three who may be at risk for dyscalculia, a specific learning disability in mathematics.

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  • Widely underdiagnosed, dyscalculia is a neurodevelopmental learning disorder estimated to affect 3-7% of the worldwide population.
  • Early screening for dyscalculia and evidence-based interventions are critical to addressing the learning disorder's short- and long-term educational, personal, and social impacts.
  • The DySc aims to address the need for an accessible and efficient dyscalculia screener that can be used as early as age three and throughout adulthood.
  • To learn more about the DySc, including screener development, validation, and intervention recommendations, access TouchMath's comprehensive whitepaper, " The Transformative Potential of Early Screening for Dyscalculia, The Discounted Specific Learning Disability ."

Lincolnwood Basketball Legends, Siblings Jewell and Jarryd Loyd Invite The Public to The Grand Re-Opening of Smoothie King Skokie

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

SKOKIE, Ill., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two-time WNBA champion, five-time All-Star, and Seattle Storm Guard Jewell Loyd and her brother European Professional Basketball Player Jarryd Loyd, welcome the public from Chicago's North Shore communities to sip some of the flavorful offerings during the grand re-opening of Smoothie King Skokie from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at 3612 W. Touhy Ave. in Skokie.

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  • Guests will be treated to free smoothie samples, play fun games and meet the team behind this location.
  • There will be giveaways of Smoothie King gift cards and gear, Microsoft Surface Tablets and backpacks, autographed memorabilia by Jewell and Miami pickleball items.
  • For many reasons, operating a Smoothie King location close to Chicago was attractive to the Loyds, proud Niles West High School graduates.
  • Jarryd explained how Jewell would travel nationally and internationally for games and find convenient Smoothie King locations to give her a quick and healthier meal option than most fast-food places.

Understood.org Partners With American Academy of Pediatrics to Empower Families With Children Who Learn and Think Differently

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Families of kids who learn and think differently often struggle to find resources and a supportive community.

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  • Families of kids who learn and think differently often struggle to find resources and a supportive community.
  • Annual pediatricians' visits — often required by schools — provide a unique opportunity for pediatricians and families to recognize and support children with learning and thinking differences.
  • "We're excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to help physicians support families to understand, manage, and embrace their child's unique strengths."
  • "Our goal is to facilitate critical interaction and collaboration between families and pediatricians," said Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Understood.org Launches the "Wired Differently" Radio Campaign to Empower the 70 Million Americans With Learning and Thinking Differences

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Understood.org, a nonprofit organization supporting the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, announces the launch of "Wired Differently," a campaign to celebrate neurodiversity and foster a culture of positivity and understanding around learning and thinking differences. While some of us are wired differently, we can all thrive with the right support. To help foster that critically important support, Understood.org's campaign will center on the lived experience of people who learn and think differently, and provide resources to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of learning and thinking differences.

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  • To help address these focus areas, Understood.org has teamed up with iHeartMedia to launch a national radio campaign that will guide individuals on a journey of discovery: exploring and embracing learning and thinking differences.
  • And in October, during Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, we'll celebrate neurodiversity through storytelling about role models with learning and thinking differences.
  • The "Wired Differently" campaign will take place throughout 2023, and is part of the ongoing commitment of Understood.org to empower individuals with learning and thinking differences to unlock their full potential.
  • Through this campaign, Understood.org and iHeartMedia hope to create a more equitable and understanding world for people with differences.

Lumio and Canva for Education Announce All-New Integration to Bring Immersive Digital Learning to Life

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Monday, June 26, 2023

CALGARY, AB, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumio, the digital learning tool used by millions of teachers and students worldwide, is pleased to announce its integration with Canva for Education. This new integration allows teachers to seamlessly add Canva designs to Lumio, merging the power of Canva's visual communication platform with Lumio's ability to add interactivity for engaging, dynamic lessons.  

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  • CALGARY, AB, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumio , the digital learning tool used by millions of teachers and students worldwide, is pleased to announce its integration with Canva for Education.
  • "The Lumio team is excited to roll out our integration with Canva for Education," said Dan McMahon, Lumio Vice President of Software.
  • "Empowering educators and students through creativity and collaboration are core values for both Lumio and Canva for Education," says Head of Canva for Education, Jason Wilmot.
  • The Canva for Education and Lumio integration will be available for teachers to work with over the summer and for back-to-school, and other new features in Lumio are available for use today.

Lots of kids are 'late talkers'. Here's when to take action

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Friday, June 23, 2023

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following:

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  • As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following:
    My child isn’t talking yet.
  • Is that a problem?
  • But by the end of the conversation, I nearly always end up saying “it’s worth looking into”.

Who are late talkers?

    • Late talking is not an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders so clinical cut-offs vary.
    • The most common definition is that late talkers do not have 50 words and/or do not use two-word combinations by two years of age.
    • Children are generally assessed for late talking between two and three years via observation by a speech pathologist and parent reports.

Will my late talker grow out of it?

    • Firstly, late talkers may not fully catch up.
    • So, while a late talker may improve, they may face ongoing but perhaps more subtle difficulties at a later age, when language skills are critical to academic success and socialisation.
    • Such behaviours are more common among late talkers, likely because they lack the words to express feelings or wants.
    • This disorder occurs in at least one in five late talkers and can have substantial lifelong impacts on everyday functioning.

What are the risk factors for ongoing language problems?

    • While is no single predictor that allows us to know for sure which children will face ongoing language problems, potential factors include being born male, a family history of language disorders, socioeconomic status, low birth weight and vocabulary size (both speaking and understanding).
    • Disorders of speech and language cluster in families with genetic inheritance a significant factor.
    • Socioeconomic status and how parents interact with their children are risk factors found in research, but they are difficult to separate from the intergenerational impacts of language disorders.

Encouraging early talk


    Speech pathologists now take an active but cautious view: intervene rather than watch and wait. Intervention can be very helpful, consisting of training for parents. Techniques can include:
    • Importantly, a recent systematic review examined the results from 34 different intervention studies and found that 93% of them reported improvements in expressive vocabulary for late talkers.
    • If your child isn’t speaking as much as other children of the same age, it’s worth looking into it.