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Free Quarterly E-Newsletter |
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 click here, then type your city and state as the message. |
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Meet Susan Barton at these Conferences |
Susan Barton will be speaking at these conferences: Education Service Center Region 19 Conference Association of Christian Schools Convention Virginia State Reading Conference Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Convention |
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Weekend Workshops by Susan Barton |
Weekend Workshops in San Jose, CA The only workshops Susan Barton will offer from September 2007 through May 2008 will be Barton Tutor Certification Testing workshops. She will be offering them in several states during the next few months.
To sign up, click here to download the registration form or call our office at (408) 559-3652.
To sign up, click here to download the registration form or call our office at (408) 559-3652. |
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Free Short Presentations |
Free Short Presentations:Butler, Pennsylvania Stockton, California Walnut Creek, California San Jose, California Bowling Green, Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky San Francisco, California
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Summer Seminars: |
Summer SeminarsSusan 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. To download the brochure, which has a registration form on the last page, just click here. A brief description of each seminar is listed below. Understanding Dyslexia and AD/HD
Tutoring People with Dyslexia
To register, either call our office at 408-559-3652, or click here to download the brochure, then mail or fax in the registration form. To receive a brochure through the mail, just click here and type in your mailing address. The seminars will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, California. We have arranged for a special room rate. To reserve a hotel room for the Understanding Dyslexia and AD/HD course, click here. To reserve a hotel room for the Tutoring People with Dyslexia course, click here. Questions? Call us at 408-559-3652. |
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Webcasts and Videos: Dyslexia: Symptoms & Solutions
To watch the free webcast, go to: Available on DVD for $49.95 from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia's e-store -- or click here to download an order form
Could it be Dyslexia? You'll also learn what the National Institutes of Health researchers have proven causes dyslexia, and their research-based definition. To watch it free as a webcast, go to: Available on DVD or video for $24.95 from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia's e-store -- or download an order form or call our office at (408) 559-3652.
Dyslexia: Testing & Teaching To watch it free, as a webcast, go to: Available on DVD or video for $24.95 from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia's e-store -- or download an order form or call our office at (408) 559-3652.
Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexic Students
How Difficult Can This
Be? the F.A.T. City Workshop
When The Chips Are Down
Last One Picked... First
One Picked On
Beyond F.A.T. City |
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Excellent Books |
Excellent Books Overcoming Dyslexia 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 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
504 Plans: Section 504 and Public Schools Finally, a short book written in everyday language that explains the value of a 504 Plan -- to provide classroom accommodations for students who are not in the special education system -- and what public schools need to do to ensure compliance now that parents and attorneys are becoming more aware of the requirements of Section 504.
A Special Education Famous clothing designer Dana Buchman knew nothing about learning differences when her daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD, and a motor-skill disability.
The Misunderstood Child: 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 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 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 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: 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: 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 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 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: "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" "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." Available from Special Needs Project, 800-333-6867
No One To Play With: 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:
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
Meeting the Challenge of
Learning Disabilities in Adulthood 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, |
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Web Sites |
International Dyslexia
Association Learning Disabilities Association LD On Line National Center for Learning
Disabilities (NCLD) Recordings for the Blind
and Dyslexic Xtraordinary People For Parents of Dyslexics CH.A.D.D. Children and
Adults with A.D.D. National Resource Center
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Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Systems |
Contact these organizations for information about their methods or about becoming a certified instructor of their methods. Barton Reading & Spelling
System Published by Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc. Orton-Gillingham Slingerland MTA (Multi-sensory Teaching Approach) Alphabetic Phonics Wilson Reading System Language!Sopris West Project Read Recipe for Reading Preventing Academic Failure
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Other Useful Resources |
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. |
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