https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2 In your groups, complete the following tasks about your chosen Specific Learning Disability en-us 2023-10-04 13:29:05 UTC 2023-10-06 12:24:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732077674 This week, you will be working in groups based upon your chosen disability. During each class, you will be given a set of criterion to follow to construct your own research and find resources to create a disability padlet. On Friday of this week, you will be teaching another group about your disability using the padlet you have created, which will lead into our second edition of the Who Am I? Demystification poster regarding Specific Learning Disabilities.

Tasks: Conduct your own research (I have given you a head start with the resource hub) on each of the subtopics for each day. As always, based on course policy, do not copy and paste. Quote, summarize, and paraphrase. For each subtopic, you will also be required to find two resources (videos, links, websites, pdfs, etc.) to assist and teach others. Provide a brief description for each of your resources as well.

Subtopics: In each subtopic, you will need the following:
- Defining, summarizing, quoting, or paraphrasing to give an understanding of each one.
- Two resources + an explanation of each one.]]> 2023-10-04 13:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732077674 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732077689 Identify challenges in the following areas:
- School
- Home
- Community
- Employment (for adults)
- Relationships
- Social and Emotional

]]> 2023-10-04 13:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732077689 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732077696 Do/Can any other disabilities exist in addition to this primary diagnosis?

]]> 2023-10-04 13:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732077696 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732103484 - Tends to speak later than others 
- Troubles with learning letters, numbers, shapes, colors, etc. 
- Difficulties while focusing, following directions and routines 
- Consistent reading and spelling errors 
- Can reverse letters and their sequences 
- Finds writing difficult 
- Mixes up basic phrases and words 
- Has troubles with open-ended questions and tests 
- Hard time grasping abstract concepts ]]> 2023-10-04 13:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732103484 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732104965 Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities to affect children. In the US, NIH research has shown that dyslexia affects 1 in every 5 people. There are different forms of dyslexia, some experience a mild form, while others experience dyslexia in a more severe way. ]]> 2023-10-04 13:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732104965 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732109375 https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Special-Education/Specific-Learning-Disability-and-SLD---Dyslexia

People who struggle with dyslexia tend to have deficits in:
* Reading at the appropriate age level
* Spelling
* Remembering sequences 
* Recognizing patterns
* Writing
* Comprehension during class
* Fluency skills]]> 2023-10-04 13:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732109375 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732116886 - Little to no coding abilities: difficulty with acurately reading and sounding out words or phrases
- Poor fluency: slower and inaccurate reading 
- Lack of spelling: difficult time when it comes to spelling whether words are common or not 
- Poor comprehension: difficulty with reading and spelling can lead to poor comprehension ]]> 2023-10-04 13:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732116886 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732118824 * Genetics 
* Low birth weight or premature birth
* Fetal alcohol syndrome or being exposed to drugs while in the womb

While dyslexia is often a disability that children are born with, it can also be caused by other factors after birth. Acquired dyslexia can be caused by traumatic brain injuries, strokes, neglect, and exposure to extreme stress.]]> 2023-10-04 13:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732118824 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732132455 Researchers have found multiple genes that connect to dyslexia and other reading and language processing issues. They each play their own role in brain development. They work together, not just one gene causes dyslexia. If you have dyslexia, there is a great chance your child could also have dyslexia. ]]> 2023-10-04 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732132455 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732136427 There are many statistics regarding the prevalence of Dyslexia. 70%-80% of people with poor reading skills are likely dyslexic. 30% of children with Dyslexia also have at least a mild form of AD/HD. 80% of children with an IEP have reading difficulty and 85% of those are Dyslexic. Finally, nearly the same percentage of males and females have Dyslexia.]]> 2023-10-04 14:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732136427 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732137685 - Dyslexia is a specific learning disability. 
- It is considered a learning disorder because of the trouble someone has with reading can result them interpreting the content differently. Which then leads them struggling to succeed academically.
- People think that dyslexia deals with vision and reversing letters. But dyslexia is actually a language-based disorder.
- People with dyslexia have trouble phonologically with the sounds and pronunciations of words.

https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics/. ]]> 2023-10-04 14:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732137685 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732192432 Children that have dyslexia can also have other diagnosises. It can be common for those with dyslexia to also be diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, dysgraphia, other speech and language disorders, etc. 
These all go hand and hand with dyslexia because they involve difficulties with reading, writing, attention span, and focusing on tasks. 
Just because there is a chance of being diagnosed with one of these on top of having dyslexia, does not mean that it is a guarantee to have one. Genetics plays a huge role in this disability as well as the others. Connections between specific genes is what would cause a child to have ADHD and dyslexia. ]]> 2023-10-04 14:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732192432 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732201949 Children with dyslexia have difficulties with reading and writing. This affects them immensely in school and other places within their lives. In school they will need accommodations in order for them to complete assignments and tests. 
The disorder can also affect a child socially. They have issues with expressing themselves due to a lac of social cues and expressive language. Many children with dyslexia suffer with a low self-esteem because of a lack of confidence within learning and social settings. ]]> 2023-10-04 14:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732201949 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732264269 - Dyslexia is a learning disability that is specifically with reading. This includes them having trouble with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. However, this does not mean that they are not intelligent.
- People with this disability have trouble reading fluently.
- When someone else is reading to them they do not have a problem with comprehending what they are saying.

]]> 2023-10-04 15:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2732264269 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734105504 One area of assessing an individual with dyslexia is reading performance. In this assessment it focuses on letter-sound knowledge, word decoding, reading fluency, spelling encoding, and reading comprehension. 

The other area of assessing an individual with dyslexia is cognitive processes. In this assessment it focuses on phonological awareness, phonological memory, orthographic awareness, rapid naming, processing speed, and working memory.]]> 2023-10-05 14:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734105504 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734122073 One accommodation for students with Dyslexia is to simplify directions for the student. Instead of putting instructions into paragraph form, which might overwhelm the child, it can help to underline or highlight important information within the directions. This way students know what to focus on in the directions and can break it down easier. Another accommodation that can be made for students with Dyslexia is providing the student with a graphic organizer to follow during lectures. This can be an outline, chart, or blank web that helps the student to listen for key information and be able to see the relationship between concepts. One more accommodation that can be made for these students is being flexible with their work time. Students with dyslexia may require extra time on assignments to complete their best work. People who have Dyslexia may also need more time during instructions to listen and grasp the concepts. Using step by step instructions can help the individual to retain the information better.]]> 2023-10-05 15:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734122073 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734157177 - Students with dyslexia could use magnifiers, and highlighters to help with reading. This is an example of a no/low tech assistive technology. the purposes of each of these is to help the student with reading. These can help make things more clear and allow a child to grow with their reading skills. 
https://learningabledkids.info/assistive-technology/assistive_technology_reading/assistive-technology-for-dyslexia-and-reading-disabilities/ ]]> 2023-10-05 15:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734157177 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734160531 - A mid-tech example of assistive technology students with dyslexia can use in a classroom are noise cancelling headphones. This allows a student to focus on their work with little distractions. It also allows students to be able to listen to audio books to follow along with in class. They could also use a reading pen or assistive during reading time to help with language and comprehension.
https://learningabledkids.info/assistive-technology/assistive_technology_reading/assistive-technology-for-dyslexia-and-reading-disabilities/ ]]> 2023-10-05 15:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734160531 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734164260 - Students with dyslexia are able to use audiobooks and other programs to listen to books and grow their ability to read stronger. Students are also able to use text-to-speech programs as well. These can be more high-tech than audiobooks can be. 
https://learningabledkids.info/assistive-technology/assistive_technology_reading/assistive-technology-for-dyslexia-and-reading-disabilities/ ]]> 2023-10-05 15:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734164260 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734166460 Accommodations for test situations and strategies on how to help complete assessments:
- grading the individual on content not on spelling or reading fluency
- allow their understanding in different ways like: oral reports, posters, video presentations
- provide sentence starters if needed
- provide extended time when taking tests
- provide a quiet room for taking tests if needed]]> 2023-10-05 15:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734166460 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734167989 Along with language many children with dyslexia face issues with seqauence, concepts of time, and orders or routines. This can lead to issues with abstract thinking and problem solving. Children could find it difficult to understand where to start. Becuse of these issues, they are unable to solve some multiple step problems and word problems. They will need extra help in where to start, and how to break down the probelms into smaller steps that may not be as overwhelming. Having visuals to break down things which the child can see and hold allows the child to actually see what the problem is asking. It is easier for young chidlren to hold a physical object to understand what to do to solve certain problems. ]]> 2023-10-05 15:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734167989 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734168179 - Students with dyslexia tend to be more physically and socially immature than their peers. They also tend to be slower learners compared to their peers, resulting in a lack of self-esteem because of their difficulties with learning. Some have found that people with dyslexia tend to have challenges with communicating. They could have issues remembering orders of events, and finding the proper words while speaking. This means long pauses in the middle of sentences to find that proper wording. Schools could help students with dyslexia practice these skills. They could have after school groups for students with dyslexia to practice talking to others and using uncomfortable situations to allow them to grow socially. This will allow students to be more confident outside of school and after they'd graduate.
- Because of low self-esteem issues, children with dyslexia could develop issues at home with behavior. Since they learn and comprehend things differently than others, they may not understnad certain commands or cues. Children at home may get soclded for doing something their parents see as bad. The parents may yell and give them a time out. However, the child may not understand why they are being punished because they parents didn't explain why it was wrong in the first place. This will result i nthe child's self-esteem to go even lower. I would say that parents of children with dyslexia or other learning disabilities need to be careful with the way they word things. They need to make sure to fully explain things so their child could udnerstand why things are right and wrong instead of just assuming they understand it.
https://childmind.org/article/social-challenges-kids-learning-problems/#:~:text=They%20may%20have%20trouble%20listening,the%20right%20words%20to%20use.
- High schools students with dyslexia may face extreme stress and pressure when graduation time comes around. They may have no clue where they want to go or what they want to do after they would leave the high school setting. They face issues like having poor interview skills. Since they tend to understand things at a slower rate, they might not pick up on the proper interview skills. This will result in them finding difficulities in finding jobs outside of school. Tips for students with these issues is to take the extra time in practing a fake interview multiple times. This will help to strengthen weaker areas, but also allows the child to have better communication skills in general.
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/ways-dyslexia-can-affect-social-skills]]> 2023-10-05 15:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734168179 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734168337 It is in our nature as humans to want to be independent. Children with dyslexia tend to struggle with independence because they need the extra help to do certain tasks. Many have found that children with dyslexia may be more immature than their peers and classmates. This can result in the child not being very independent because they want to rely on others to help with tasks. Too much support and help may hurt the child more because they won't want to become indpendent on their own. They need reminders throughout the day to stay on task and to get their work done. ]]> 2023-10-05 15:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734168337 tycdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734243224 All children need encoouragement. Children with dyslexia need alittle more encouragement than others. Especially from their family. These are the people they feel most safe and comfortable with. Parents and families should allow the child to explore what they love and cheer for them when they succeed in those activities. This will allow confidence to build, giving the child a better chance to succeed in other ares of their life as well. There are fun reenforcing games families could play to help strengthen weaker areas that they've been struggling with. Parents could also try reading activities with audio books and other things to help children with their reading. Children with dyslexia struggle with their emotions, their families could also help them to get in touch with their emotions and figure out what they are feeling. There are exercises that therapists use that families could be taught in order to help their child. Communities coul dget more involved to show families that they care about children with disabilites and such. They could have events and fundraisers to raise money for these families in support.]]> 2023-10-05 16:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734243224 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734369387 Children can be affected by dyslexia at home because it causes them problems with organization, multitasking and concentration. This can cause family issues as well as living on their own later in life.]]> 2023-10-05 17:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734369387 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734373674 Dyslexia can cause children to become overwhelmed and anxious during social situations. They may have problems when speaking because they tend to mix up words, which can cause low self confidence in social situations.]]> 2023-10-05 17:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734373674 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734377600 Working can be difficult for people with dyslexia because they may have problems with organization and concentration. It may also take people with dyslexia a longer time to read and write things, which can greatly affect them in the workplace especially if they are working in an office setting.]]> 2023-10-05 17:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734377600 https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734381662
Dyslexia may affect relationships because people with dyslexia often have problems with communication due to their difficulty with organizing their thoughts. They also have problems with short term memory which could cause tension and fighting.]]> 2023-10-05 17:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734381662 klkdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734418845 Tips for people with dyslexia with advocacy for needs:
- determine the issues first so you have to talk to the person, communicate and ask them questions.
- educate yourself on the persons learning challenges
- know the rights for this person
- understand IEP and 504 plan
- demonstrate emotional and social intelligence
- build positive relationships]]> 2023-10-05 18:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734418845 klkdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734418957 Tips for helping individuals with dyslexia in communication:
- avoid using complex sentences and instead use simpler sentences
- in text or writing communication it is best to use lists, bullet points, and even headlines
- anything that can break up text will make it simpler for someone with dyslexia to read]]> 2023-10-05 18:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734418957 jvjdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734634944 Some challenges people with Dyslexia can face are feeling embarrassed, feeling depressed or down about themselves, and worrying about their future. A way to help adults in these areas is tutoring. This can help people with Dyslexia feel more confident and work on their reading skills to help them for their future. ]]> 2023-10-05 22:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734634944 jvjdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734661219 There are a few ways to help people who have Dyslexia with emotional regulation. One way to help them is by making sure to really listen to their feelings. It's important for people with Dyslexia to talk about how they are feeling because they tend to have feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression. Another way to help is by helping them set goals for themselves. This can help change the cycle of failure and make them more motivated to succeed. ]]> 2023-10-05 23:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734661219 jvjdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734933226 There are many ways to work with children with Dyslexia at home to help them excel in school. One way is by reading with them at home. It is important to read to your child everyday because it supports a child's ability to learn over time. Another way to support a child with Dyslexia at home is by repeating and reviewing skills with them. Reading the same things over and over again improves reading fluency. A third way to help at home is by making sure children with Dyslexia get enough sleep. Sleep is vital for healthy development and learning. Children with Dyslexia are also at a higher risk for sleep disorders and poor sleep can also affect learning processes.]]> 2023-10-06 03:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/5lqmmp3s8cadlpt2/wish/2734933226