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Table of Contents	What is Dyslexia?	Symptoms of Dyslexia	What We Now Know	Testing & Assessment	Teaching That Works	Persistent Myths	Related Topics	Questions & Answers	To Learn More	Site Map

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Free Quarterly E-Newsletter Back to top	Once every three months, Bright Solutions distributes a FREE newsletter via e-mail. This newsletter summarizes newly published research results, the latest articles on dyslexia published in academic and medical journals, great web sites, upcoming seminars and tutor trainings, and other items of interest to those involved in dyslexia. To subscribe to this FREE e-newsletter, just send us an e-mail with the subject of SUBSCRIBE. In the message area, please tell us your name, your state, and whether you are a teacher, resource specialist, other professional, or parent of a dyslexic child. E-mail us at: info@BrightSolutions.US Back to top
Meet Susan Barton at these Conferences Back to top	Susan Barton will be speaking at these conferences: Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association Friday, March 31, 2006 Jackson, MS For more information, go to: www.mshausa.org Wisconsin Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Association Saturday, April 29, 2006 Madison, WI For more information, go to: www.wisha.org Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools Conference Monday, May 1, 2006 Harrisburg, PA For more information, go to: www.pachartercoalition.com Back to top
Weekend Workshops by Susan Barton Back to top	Weekend Workshops Our 2006-2007 schedule is under development. The dates listed below are the only "for sure" workshops at this time. To sign up NOW, just call 408-559-3652. Barton Tutor Certification Testing - Beginning (Levels 1, 2, and 3) Saturday, June 17, 2006 - Santa Clara, CA Saturday, July 29, 2006 - Santa Clara, CA Saturday, August 19, 2006 - Harrisburg, PA Saturday, September 30, 2006 - Phoenix, AZ You can register by calling us at 408-559-3652. Back to top
Weekend Workshops in Other Locations Back to top	Weekend Workshops - in Other Locations None scheduled at the moment that are open to the public. Back to top
Free Short Presentations Back to top	Free Short Presentations Wausau, WI Friday, April 28, 2006 - from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. To reserve a seat, call Darlene Larson at 715-675-9715 or phlrs5@yahoo.com Appleton, WI Friday, April 28, 2006 - from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, call Nancy Menn at 920-231-3311 or nmenn@new.rr.com Norristown, PA Monday, May 1, 2006 - from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, register at this website: www.solutionwhere.com/mciu/cw/showcourse.asp?322 Santa Clara, CA Sunday, May 7, 2006 - from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, call Bright Solutions for Dyslexia at 408-559-3652 or info@BrightSolutions.US Waterloo, IA Friday, May 12, 2006 - from 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. To reserve a seat, call Sandy Jensen at 319-234-5745 or SJensen@hawkeyecollege.edu Dublin, CA Thursday, May 16, 2006 - from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, call Kelly Knabe at 925-803-8758 or KellyKnabe@sbcglobal.net Back to top
Summer Seminars: Back to top	Summer Seminars Susan Barton, one of America's leading experts in Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD, will present these professional development seminars. Optional college credit is offered through the University of San Diego. The dates and a brief description are listed below. To download a brochure with complete details, and a registration form, click here. Diagnosing Dyslexia June 19 to 24, 2006 or July 31 to August 5, 2006 San Jose, California Public schools do not test students for dyslexia. At this 6-day seminar, you'll learn the research-based approach to diagnosing dyslexia described in Dr. Sally Shaywitz's book, "Overcoming Dyslexia." This type of testing also qualifies as a Diagnostic Reading Assessment that is required in the No Child Left Behind act. So NCLB training funds can be used for this course. Tutoring People with Dyslexia July 10 to July 14, 2006 San Jose, California You can greatly improve the reading, spelling, and writing skills of children, teenagers, or adult with dyslexia using the Barton Reading & Spelling System. Thousands have learned the Barton Reading & Spelling System using our training videos This is your once-a-year opportunity to learn the Barton Reading & Spelling System directly from Susan Barton--live! She'll also show you how to create an Early Intervention or Tutoring Program at your school, using volunteer tutors and the Barton System. To learn more about the Barton Reading & Spelling System, go to www.BartonReading.com.   Special hotel rates have been arranged for people attending from out of the area. To receive a brochure through the mail, just click here and type in your mailing address. Or call 408-559-3652. Back to top
Great Videos Back to top							Great Videos Could it be Dyslexia? Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. Most children and adults who struggle with reading, spelling or written expression have dyslexia. In this 45-minute video, you'll learn: What is dyslexia -- the research-based definition The cause of dyslexia, based upon the latest research from the National Institutes of Health The unique warning signs of dyslexia in preschoolers, in a child's early school years, in high school students and in adults You'll also learn what the National Institutes of Health researchers have proven causes dyslexia, and their research-based definition. Available for $69.95 from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia's e-store -- click here to download an order form or call our office at (408) 559-3652. FREE: Click to watch Could It Be Dyslexia online - FREE   Dyslexia: Testing & Teaching In this one-hour video, Susan Barton explains: What tests reveal dyslexia Who should do the testing -- and who should not Which reading programs to use -- and which to avoid Available for $69.95 from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia's e-store -- click here to download an order form or call our office at (408) 559-3652. FREE: Click to watch Testing & Teaching online - FREE   Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexic Students In this one-hour video, Susan Barton shares 23 practical, no-cost accomodations that regular education teachers should offer to help dyslexic students succeed in the mainstream classroom despite their difficulty with reading, spelling, handwriting, test anxiety, homework, and their unreliable memory. She explains why they are fair, and how to implement them without making the dyslexic student feel different than everyone else. Available for $69.95 from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia's e-store -- click here to download an order form or call our office at (408) 559-3652. FREE: Click to watch Classroom Accommodations online - FREE   How Difficult Can This Be? the F.A.T. City Workshop by Richard Lavoie, a nationally-known expert on learning disabilities. Watch how teachers and parents react when participating in a simulation designed to make them understand what it feels like to have learning disabilities in a mainstream classroom. Available for $49.95 from PBS Video, 800-424-7963.   When The Chips Are Down By Richard Lavoie, a nationally-known expert on learning disabilities. As Executive Director of Riverview School, a residential school for children with learning disabilities, Richard Lavoie offers practical advice on dealing with behavioral problems quickly and effectively. He also explains how teachers and parents can create a stable, predictable environment in which children with learning disabilities can flourish. Available for $49.95 from PBS Video, 800-424-7963.   Last One Picked... First One Picked On By Richard Lavoie, a nationally-known expert on learning disabilities. In this video, Lavoie anecdotally shares the variety of social skill deficits children with learning disabilities may exhibit, and offers practical advice for parents and teachers to improve those social skills. Available for $49.95 from PBS Video, 800-424-7963. Back to top
Excellent Books Back to top							Excellent Books Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D. Sally Shaywitz runs the Dyslexia Research Center at Yale. This is one of the NIH research sites. Sally and Ben Shaywitz are at the forefront of the brain research and fMRI studies on dyslexia. In this book, Dr. Shaywitz explains the latest brain research in layman's terms. It's a lengthy book, but it is well worth reading.   From Emotions to Advocacy: A Survival Guide to Special Ed by Peter & Pam Wright Peter Wright is one of the nation's leading educational rights attorneys. Every parent who has a child in the special education system should read this book. It explains how the system works and how to get what your child needs. Purchase it on the internet at www.FetaWeb.com   The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disability by Dr. Larry B. Silver Written in layman's terms for parents, this incredibly complete paperback book discusses every facet of dyslexia as well as ADD, ranging from how IQ tests are given to someone who doesn't read well, to problems to anticipate throughout the lifespan. Dr. Silver presents both research and advice in all areas of one's life affected by dyslexia.   The Source for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia by Regina Richards Written for parents, this well-paced easy-to-read book shares the latest research on Dyslexia and remediation methods. It also does a fabulous job explaining dysgraphia (the extreme difficulty with handwriting that affects many dyslexic children) and what can be done about it. Available from Linguisystems, part number 6-0308-1   Straight Talk About Reading by Susan Hall and Louisa Moats This book is ideal for the parent who knows their young child is struggling with reading but doesn't know why (and isn't getting good answers from the child's school). It discusses the various reasons children struggle, what specific tests to request, how to tell what reading method their school is using, how to be an effective reading coach, games parents can play that will help, etc.   Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning About Print A Summary by Marilyn Jager Adams, University of Illinois A compilation, interpretation, and summary of 20 years of reading research. Available for $10 from the Dissemination Director, Center for the Study of Reading, 217-244-4083 or fax: 217-244-4501.   Informed Instruction for Reading Success: Foundations for Teacher Preparation by the International Dyslexia Association This 25-page position paper, published in 1997, describes an "informed approach to reading instruction" that would best serve all children and that is crucial for "at-risk" children and those with dyslexia. Available for $5 from the International Dyslexia Association, 410-296-0232.   Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom Curriculum by Marilyn Jager Adams, Barbara Foorman, Ingvar Lundberg & Terri Beeler Brimming with fun, adaptable activities and games, this prereading program can by used by preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade teachers in any classroom to teach and improve phonemic awareness. The developmental sequence follows a school year calendar, building on simple listening games and gradually moving on to more advanced sound manipulation exercises like rhyming, alliteration, and segmentation. Assessment activities are also included. Available from Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, 800-638-3775   Dyslexia: Theory & Practice of Remedial Instruction by Diana Brewster Clark & Joanna Kellog Uhry An excellent resource book that not only briefly describes how people learn to read, but includes one chapter on each Orton-Gillingham Multisensory teaching method. Each chapter describes the similarities and differences of the methods, quotes research articles that prove the effectiveness of each method, and describes the training necessary to become proficient in each method. Available from York Press, 800-962-2763 or fax: 410-560-6758   About Dyslexia: Unraveling the Myth by Patricia Vail Written for educators, parents, and other interested adults, this easy-reading 50-page book discusses the symptoms, strengths, and weaknesses of those with dyslexia at various ages, from pre-school through adulthood. Any book by Patricia Vail is worth reading. Available from Modern Learning Press, 800-627-5867   Mothers Talk About Learning Disabilities: Personal Feelings, Practical Advice by Elizabeth Weiss "In this generous, compassionate book, Elizabeth Weiss shares the story of her own emotional growth, and that of other honest mothers, who have made peace with the many and varied challenges of raising children with learning difficulties" -- Patricia Vail "If I had only known that there were other mothers feeling the way I did, the journey through my child's learning problems would have been less lonely. I wish this book had been written 20 years ago." -- Anne Schneider Available from Special Needs Project, 800-333-6867   No One To Play With: Social Problems of LD and ADD Children by Betty B. Osman A detailed explanation of the often under-estimated social difficulties experienced by children with learning differences, along with solid advice on how to lessen their social problems. Available from Academic Therapy Publications, 415-883-3314   Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution by Jonathan Mooney and David Cole Written by two "academic failures" - that is, two academic failures who graduated from Brown University at the top of their class. Jonathan Mooney and David Cole teach you how to take control of your education and find true success. Jonathan Mooney has dyslexia, and David Cole has ADD. These are the tricks they used to survive and thrive at Brown University. Available from Amazon.com   Adults with LD: A New Book Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood by Aryln J. Roffman. Learning Disabilities are lifelong. To better understand how they impact the lives of adults, read this book. Ms. Roffman presents a diverse group of adults with LD who describe how they've met disability-related challenges at work and at home, and discuss frankly how learning disabilities affect their lives as adults.The book offers practical suggestions and proven strategies to help adults capitalize on their strengths, and promote a satisfying quality of life. Published by Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 800-638-3775, www.brookespublishing.com   These publishers carry a wide variety of instructional materials. Call for a catalog or visit their web sites. Educators Publishing Service, 800-225-5750 Pro-Ed, 800-987-3202   Back to top
Web Sites Back to top							International Dyslexia Association (formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society) http://interdys.org/   Learning Disabilities Association http://www.ldanatl.org/ LD On Line http://ldonline.org/ National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) http://www.ncld.org/ Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic http://www.rfbd.org/ Schwab Center for Learning http://www.schwablearning.org/ For Parents of Dyslexics http://www.dyslexichelp.org/ CH.A.D.D. Children and Adults with A.D.D. http://www.chadd.org/ National Resource Center on AD/HD http://www.help4adhd.org/ Back to top
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Systems Back to top							Contact these organizations for information about their methods or about becoming a certified instructor of their methods. Barton Reading & Spelling System Designed for one-on-one tutoring of children, teenagers and adults by parents, volunteer tutors, resource specialists or their aides, and professional tutors. This simplified Orton-Gillingham approach is easy to learn. Tutor training is provided on videotape, along with fully scripted lesson plans. Published by Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, LLC www.BartonReading.com 408-559-3652   Orton-Gillingham The pure, unchanged, original method. A.C.C., Massachusetts General Hospital 617-726-2764   Slingerland Designed for classroom settings of young children in the first, second, and third grades. The Slingerland Institute http://www.slingerland.org/ 425-453-1190   Herman Method Designed for small groups of children from third through twelfth grade. The Herman Method Institute http://www.hermanmethod.com 818-784-9566   MTA (Multi-sensory Teaching Approach) Edmar Educational Services 214-321-8656 (Phone/Fax)   Alphabetic Phonics Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 214-559-7800   Wilson Reading System Wilson Language Training Corporation http://www.wilsonlanguage.com/ 800-899-8454   Language! Sopris West 800-547-6747   Project Read by Enfield and Greene Published by The Language Circle 612-884-4880   Recipe for Reading 516-242-8943   Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) Published by Educators Publishing Service (EPS) 845-279-8810 www.pafprogram.com Back to top
Other Useful Resources Back to top							For a list of Certified Barton Tutors in your area, just click here, then type in your name and street address. For a list of Certified Dyslexia Testing Specialists in your area, or a list of questions you should ask before you hire someone to test your child, click here to send us an email, then type in your city and state. Back to top

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