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Stanislas Dehaene est neuroscientifique, lauréat du Brain Prize. Professeur au Collège de France depuis 2005

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Stanislas Dehaene - Psychologie cognitive expérimentale | Collège de France

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Comment fonctionne le cerveau humain ? Sur quels algorithmes s’appuie-t-il pour reconnaître un visage, un chiffre ou un mot, et en comprendre le sens ? Comment le combine-t-il à d’autres symboles au sein d’une phrase ou d’une proposition mathématique ? Comment ces opérations sont-elles matérialisées…

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Dyslexie Canada a été créée en 2016 afin d'assurer une voix nationale et un forum visant à défendre tous les enfants dyslexiques canadiens. En s'associant à des organisations professionnelles, des experts et des défenseurs, Dyslexie Canada s'efforce de provoquer un changement systémique en mobilisant et en éduquant le public et en établissant une législation spécifique à la reconnaissance et à la remédiation à la dyslexie.

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Site internet officiel - Dyslexia Canada

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Dyslexie Canada a été créée en 2016 afin d'assurer une voix nationale et un forum visant à défendre tous les enfants dyslexiques canadiens. En s'associant à des organisations professionnelles, des experts et des défenseurs, Dyslexie Canada s'efforce de provoquer un changement systémique en mobilisant et en éduquant le public et en établissant une législation spécifique à la reconnaissance et à la remédiation à la dyslexie.

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Do you have a child with dyslexia? Want to learn more about this learning disorder? Looking for tips on how to make homework less of a struggle? We can help!

Understand what it means to be dyslexic

Collaborators

Writing : Marie-Ève Cloutier
Scientific review : Yvon Blais, orthophoniste

Rewriting : Alloprof Parents' team

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Do you have a child with dyslexia? Want to learn more about this learning disorder? Looking for tips on how to make homework less of a struggle? We can help!

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Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Module 2 - Dyslexic Strengths

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How the Brain Learns to Read - Prof. Stanislas Dehaene

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Our brains don't start out wired for reading. We're not born with the ability to read. To learn to read, we have to use parts of the brain that evolved to do other things.

People with dyslexia have trouble with this. Certain reading instruction can lead to big changes, though. And technology allows us to see those changes.

See how learning to read changes the brain.

How learning to read changes the brain

Our brains aren't pre-wired to translate letters into sounds. We learn to read by repurposing parts of the brain meant to do other things - visual processing, language comprehension, and speech production.

Researchers have studied these areas using a type of brain imaging called functional MRI (fMRI).

The temporo-parietal cortex and inferior frontal cortex play key roles in phonological processing . These areas help us sound out the words we're looking at. The occipito-temporal cortex helps us recognize words by sight . As we recognize more words by sight, we can read faster.

How the brain works differently in people with dyslexia

The parts of the brain involved in reading don't function the same way in people with dyslexia as they do in others. Some areas are less active, which is shown by the dashed lines below.

As reading skills improve with intensive instruction, brain activity increases in key areas in the left side of the brain.

Intensive reading instruction also leads to changes in the right side of the brain. The changes in the right side of the brain may help make up for weaknesses on the left. We need more research to figure out if all of these changes, on the left and right sides of the brain, need to happen for reading skills to improve.

What we still don't know about reading and dyslexia

Researchers have been using a variety of tools to boost our understanding of reading and the brain. But there are still lots of questions. Scientists are working to figure out which brain differences cause dyslexia - and which ones are caused by it.

Brain anatomy: Researchers aren't sure why the parts of the brain shown above are different in people with dyslexia. But their brain anatomy changes when they get intensive reading instruction.

Their brains create more gray matter and white matter. Gray matter contains the parts of brain cells (neurons) that communicate with each other. (They do this by sending electrical signals across a tiny space called a synapse.) White matter connects the gray matter in different parts of the brain.

Brain chemistry: People with higher levels of certain neurotransmitters are more likely to struggle with reading. These levels may make it harder for brain cells to send electrical signals. But it's too soon to know if medication could help.

Brain waves: When groups of brain cells sync up their firing patterns, this electrical activity is called a brain wave. Different rhythmic patterns might affect the way people with dyslexia process sounds or letters.

Beware of " brain training" programs that advertise brain changes. They aren't backed up by evidence that they improve reading skills. Reading instruction is key. Studies show that working on phonological awareness helps kids with dyslexia become better readers.

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Our brains don't start out wired for reading. We're not born with the ability to read. To learn to read, we have to use parts of the brain that evolved to do other things. People with dyslexia have trouble with this. Certain reading instruction can lead to big changes, though.

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Xtraordinary People book. Read 6 reviews from the world's largest community for readers.

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Synopsis

The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who's ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn't fit in.

Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid."

Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there's a lot more to her-and to everyone-than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike.
Read Chapter One here! Teachers - Share (and find!) Fish in a Tree ideas that you have enjoyed using with your kids. Printable Fish in a Tree Teacher's Guide!
Awards and Honors:

Schneider Family Book Award

SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner

ALSC Notable Book of 2016

New York Times Bestseller

Global Read Aloud choice, 2015

SLJ Best Book, 2015

Audible.com (Amazon) Kids Audiobook of Year Winner

Will be published in 15 different languages thus far

ALSC Notable Children's Recordings Nominee

ALSC Notable Children's Book Nominee

Indie Best Book Choice

Amazon Best Book of the month

Amazon Best Book of the Year (9-12 yo), 2015

Amazon bestseller re: books about disabilities

Barnes and Noble ~ Best books about bullying

ALSC Summer Reading List, 2016

SCBWI Summer Reading List, 2016

*State Lists:

Great Stone Face Award Book (New Hampshire)

Colorado State Book Award nominee

Golden Sower Award (Nebraska) nominee

South Carolina Junior Book Award nominee, 2016-2017

Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (Illinois) nominee, 2016-2017

Iowa Children's Choice Award nominee, 2016-2017

Georgia Children's Book Award nominee, 2016-2017

North Carolina Battle of the Books, 2016-2017

Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Maryland) nominee, 2016-2017

Maine Student Book Award Nominee, 2016-2017

Buckeye State Award List (Ohio), 2016-2017

William Allen White Award List (Kansas), 2017-2018

Visit Ally's Sketchbook of Impossible Things

Read (or add your own!) SUCCESS STORIES of people who struggled in school and later set the world on fire! (as Mr. Daniels would say ;-) Buy merchandise from a non-profit online store Help yourself to some Fish in a Tree badges
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SOLVING THE SECRET CODE:
HELLO! Below is the code that Mr. Daniels writes on the board for the students to solve. Unfortunately, I will not give you an answer for it. However, I will tell you a couple of things:

1. Yes, it can be solved.

2. Each letter stands for another letter in the alphabet and follows a pattern. So, for example, if I told you that every letter in this word < ALD > was really the letter that is three letters after it in the alphabet, <ALD > would really be < DOG >. This code below follows a pattern similar to this.

3. Writing out the entire alphabet for yourself and experimenting will make this easier to solve.

4. If you find this hard, don't quit! It's supposed to be hard and it feels AWESOME to solve something difficult.

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The videos below were done in conjunction with Global Read Aloud. Each video covers 8 chapters of the book. Video 1: Chapter 1 - 8 Video 2: Chapter 9 - 17 Video 3: Chapter 18 - 24 Video 4: Chapter 25 - 33 Video 5: Chapter 34 - 42 Video 6: Chapter 43 - end I begin each taping with a reading of the last chapter in the block and then answer questions form readers for that chapter block ONLY. The last video has a bit more of an overview.

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The future needs Dyslexic Thinking!

British social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of charity Made By Dyslexia, Kate Griggs has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths since 2004. Having been surrounded by an extraordinary ''smorgasbord of Dyslexic Thinking'' her whole life, Griggs knows the superpower of dyslexia all too well.

With a forward from Sir Richard Branson, This is Dyslexia covers everything you need to understand, value and support Dyslexic Thinking. From offering practical advice on how to support the dyslexics in your life to breaking down the 6 Dyslexic Thinking skills in adults, Griggs shares her knowledge in an easily digestible guide.

This is Dyslexia redefines and reshapes what it means to be dyslexic. It explores how it has shaped our past and how harnessing its powers and strengths is vital to our future.

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The future needs Dyslexic Thinking! British social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of charity Made By Dyslexia, Kate Griggs has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths since 2004. Having been surrounded by an extraordinary ''smorgasbord of Dyslexic Thinking'' her whole life, Griggs knows the superpower of dyslexia all too well.

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Conquering Dyslexia book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers.

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Why is early intervention so important for kids with dyslexia?

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Martin Bloomfield created this map of all the organizations around the world for Dyslexia. 

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Martin Bloomfield created this map of all the organizations around the world for Dyslexia. 

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The Dyslexia Map - Dyslexia Associations Around the World - Google My Maps

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A world map of dyslexia associations. Are you looking for a local organisation for support, information, or advice? Created by Dyslexia Bytes (www.dyslexiabytes.org), this map shows you where you can find one, anywhere in the world, providing contact information and a general description of each organsation's activities.

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Free workshop for parents and teachers

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Educator Center Overview - Microsoft Learn Educator Center

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Microsoft Learn for Educators takes the best of Microsoft Learn online learning paths and helps you to bring instructor-led training materials from Microsoft into your courses. This program provides members with access to Microsoft ready-to-teach curriculum and teaching materials aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications.

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The signs of dyslexia can appear as early as preschool. Whether you're a parent or teacher- or think you might have dyslexia yourself-here's what to look for, starting in the earliest years through adulthood.

The Preschool Years

Trouble learning common nursery rhymes, such as "Jack and Jill"

Difficulty learning (and remembering) the names of letters in the alphabet

Seems unable to recognize letters in his/her own name

Mispronounces familiar words; persistent "baby talk"

Doesn't recognize rhyming patterns like cat, bat, rat

A family history of reading and/or spelling difficulties (dyslexia often runs in families)

© Sally Shaywitz, Overcoming Dyslexia, p. 122

Kindergarten & First Grade

Difficulties

Reading errors that show no connection to the sounds of the letters on the page-will say "puppy" instead of the written word "dog" on an illustrated page with a picture of a dog

Does not understand that words come apart

Complains about how hard reading is; "disappears" when it is time to read

A history of reading problems in parents or siblings

Cannot sound out even simple words like cat, map, nap

Does not associate letters with sounds, such as the letter b with the "b" sound

Strengths

Curiosity

Great imagination

Ability to figure things out; gets the gist of things

Eager embrace of new ideas

A good understanding of new concepts

Surprising maturity

A larger vocabulary than typical for age group

Enjoys solving puzzles

Talent for building models

Excellent comprehension of stories read or told to him

© Sally Shaywitz, Overcoming Dyslexia, pp. 122 - 123

Second Grade through High School

Reading

Very slow in acquiring reading skills. Reading is slow and awkward

Trouble reading unfamiliar words, often making wild guesses because he cannot sound out the word

Doesn't seem to have a strategy for reading new words

Avoids reading out loud

Speaking

Searches for a specific word and ends up using vague language, such as "stuff" or "thing," without naming the object

Pauses, hesitates, and/or uses lots of "um's" when speaking

Confuses words that sound alike, such as saying "tornado" for "volcano," substituting "lotion" for "ocean"

Mispronunciation of long, unfamiliar or complicated words

Seems to need extra time to respond to questions

School and Life

Trouble remembering dates, names, telephone numbers, random lists

Struggles to finish tests on time

Extreme difficulty learning a foreign language

Poor spelling

Messy handwriting

Low self-esteem that may not be immediately visible

Strengths

Excellent thinking skills: conceptualization, reasoning, imagination, abstraction

Learning that is accomplished best through meaning rather than rote memorization

Ability to get the "big picture"

A high level of understanding of what is read tohim

The ability to read and to understand at a high level overlearned (or highly practiced) words in a special area of interest; for example, if he or she loves cooking they may be able to read food magazines and cookbooks

Improvement as an area of interest becomes more specialized and focused-and a miniature vocabulary is developed that allows for reading in that subject area

A surprisingly sophisticated listening vocabulary

Excels in areas not dependent on reading, such as math, computers and visual arts, or in more conceptual (versus fact-driven) subjects, including philosophy, biology, social studies, neuroscience and creative writing

© Sally Shaywitz, Overcoming Dyslexia, pp. 123-125

Young Adults & Adults

Reading

A childhood history of reading and spelling difficulties

While reading skills have developed over time, reading still requires great effort and is done at a slow pace

Rarely reads for pleasure

Slow reading of most materials-books, manuals, subtitles in films

Avoids reading aloud

Speaking

Earlier oral language difficulties persist, including a lack of fluency and glibness; frequent use of "um's" and imprecise language; and general anxiety when speaking

Often pronounces the names of people and places incorrectly; trips over parts of words

Difficulty remembering names of people and places; confuses names that sound alike

Struggles to retrieve words; frequently has "It was on the tip of my tongue" moments

Rarely has a fast response in conversations; struggles when put on the spot

Spoken vocabulary is smaller than listening vocabulary

Avoids saying words that might be mispronounced

School & Life

Despite good grades, often says he's dumb or is concerned that peers think he's dumb

Penalized by multiple-choice tests

Frequently sacrifices social life for studying

Suffers extreme fatigue when reading

Performs rote clerical tasks poorly

Strengths

Maintains strengths noted during the school-age years

Has a high capacity to learn

Shows noticeable improvement when given additional time on multiple-choice examinations

Demonstrates excellence when focused on a highly specialized area, such as medicine, law, public policy, finance, architecture or basic science

Excellent writing skills if the focus is on content, not spelling

Highly articulate when expressing ideas and feelings

Exceptional empathy and warmth

Successful in areas not dependent on rote memory

A talent for high-level conceptualization and the ability to come up with original insights

Inclination to think outside of the box and see the big picture

Noticeably resilient and able to adapt

© Sally Shaywitz, Overcoming Dyslexia, pp. 125- 127

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Several facts sheets on dyslexia

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IDA fact sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact sheets are frequently used to enrich and supplement IEP meetings, school board discussions, and district policy initiatives. Click on topics of interest below to view and download fact sheets.

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Fact Sheets - International Dyslexia Association

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A sample of what intervention looks like

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Inside a Dyslexia Intervention | Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers

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IDA What Every Family Member Should Know About Dyslexia

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Dyslexia in the Classroom What Every Teacher Needs to Know