DD-NJ Announcements

Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

10 hours ago

Set aside some time for this long read from APM Reports Emily Hanford on reading instruction, and how and why so many children do not get what they need: "This data suggests that more than half the children of color in this country who are struggling the most with reading are not getting the help they need and are entitled to by federal law. It also suggests that many white children are not getting help, either. [Dr. Paul] Morgan says getting special education services for a student with a reading disability can be difficult no matter who you are or what kind of school your child goes to. “Too often parents have to fight for their children to be provided the services,” he said. “And when the school says ‘no,’ there’s not much of a recourse for the parent to engage in, short of legal action, which is very costly.”" #soallcanread #saydyslexia

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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

2 days ago

Last Call for Registration:
LDANJ Life in High School and Beyond VIRTUAL Conference & Resource Expo

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

For parents, educators, professionals, students and anyone interested

Geared to middle schoolers and older regarding transition and post-secondary topics related to learning disabilities, attention issues, and related disorders.

Members Free with Code
Non-Members $25 Parents (Students with LD -Free with paid parent)
Use code [DDNJ] for additional discount

Sessions- 30 workshops - 45 minutes each + 2 Lunch & Learns - Choose your workshops

Think about transition before age 14; many workshops pertain to any student.

Most of the information is relevant anywhere in the country, not just NJ.

Professionals & Educators get certificate of attendance for 5.25 hours.
No travel!

Attend one or more workshops during the day!

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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

6 days ago

Looking forward to this new piece on August 6.
"APM Reports continues its series of groundbreaking, award-winning documentaries about reading with a new program about comprehension. Senior correspondent Emily Hanford explores what reading scientists have figured out about how reading comprehension works and why poverty and race can affect a child’s reading development. We meet parents who are desperately searching for schools where their children will be taught how to read, and teachers who are learning things they were never taught about how reading comprehension develops."

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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

2 weeks ago

Attention families in the Burlington, NJ vicinity: Children’s Dyslexia Centers' MAIN OFFICE is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year for anticipated openings at the Verdon Skipper Center in Burlington. For more information on the program and to request an application, families can email masoniclearningcenters@verizon.net or call 201-288-1183.
Children in first grade and beyond can apply. The first two pages of the child’s IEP/504, and complete educational and psychological evaluations are required.
Please note: all inquiries need to go through the central office email/phone listed above, which is staffed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This outreach only pertains to anticipated openings at Burlington center; do not call the center directly. ... See MoreSee Less

Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

2 weeks ago

On this day 30 years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. Not all disabilities are visibly evident.
"In fact, conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety are just as real as visible disabilities — and are covered under the ADA. But many people don’t think about these invisible disabilities, or the barriers that people with invisible disabilities face every day. They may understand the need for literal ramps, but not even think about the many other types of “ramps” needed to make society fully accessible."

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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

2 weeks ago

If you had trouble keeping pace with the amazing array of speakers and topics in the Embrace Dyslexia series, it's replay weekend. All segments will be available through Sunday at 6 PM EDT.
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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

2 weeks ago

The grand finale: "It is a pleasure to welcome to our final episode Barbara Corcoran, feisty Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, who knows what it’s like to be a straight D student in high school and college. Now a successful real estate investor, author, and motivational speaker, Barbara believes failure is the gift of dyslexia. She says, “All of my best successes come on the heels of failure.”"

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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

3 weeks ago

Anxiety can cause a crisis in our lives resulting in fight, flight, or freeze as well as brain shut-down. Stress impairs the use of executive functions such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and cognitive inhibition. This topic is so important that we have another presentation offering additional tools to help your child overcome anxiety with Hettie Johnson, speech and language expert.
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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

3 weeks ago

Happening soon! Not available? Don’t worry, register now and you will get the replay link to watch at your convenience. ADHD is a frequent co-diagnosis with dyslexia, and is frequently suggested as the reason for reading struggles, especially for boys.
"ADHD is a common and treatable disorder that can have significant implications for social, educational, and occupational trajectories. Diagnosis rates have increased over time. This webinar will explore some of the cultural considerations that do and/or should impact diagnosis and treatment of this disorder in African-American children and families. In this webinar, you will learn:
* Potential causes for over-diagnosis of ADHD in African-American children
* Potential causes for under-diagnosis of ADHD in African-American children
* Structural barriers to ADHD diagnosis and treatment that disproportionately impact African-American families."

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Decoding Dyslexia - NJ

3 weeks ago

Webinar Day 24: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle ~ STRESS

People with dyslexia are often more prone to stress by the sheer nature of living in a predominantly non-dyslexic world. Because of the way our dyslexic brains process information, we often face many challenges beyond academics that can add stress.

The Embrace Dyslexia at Home series interviews an expert on the topic stress, clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Jerome Schultz. Through his years working with children who learn differently, Dr. Schultz has amassed a wealth of knowledge and practical information regarding the impact stress has on cognitive functioning and offers a simple, effective approach to handle stress.

Here’s a peek at what you will learn:
> Why kids are running and hiding from challenging tasks.
> How perception of a task affects the brain.
> What “cumulative toxicity of failure” means.
> How to break the cycle of failure.
> How to set a “competence anchor” as a way to talk to your brain about success.
> How to reduce stress at school and home with effective steps.

This episode is CHOCK-FULL of easily implementable strategies for parents and teachers to reduce stress, give children a sense of control over their perceived challenge, and build confidence. Just like with implementing structured literacy principles, consistency is key.

Two of many takeaways from Dr. Schultz include:
1. Research shows that it takes 3 successes to get past 1 failure.
2. “Having control is the greatest enemy of success…”

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