by Fernette Eide | | Accessibility, Accommodations, Advocacy, Being Dyslexic, Education, School, Technology, Writing
The Department of Justice has also released video clarification of key rights for students regarding testing accommodations under the ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act. The entire video is located at the bottom of this post, but we are highlighting a section... ![Unleash Dyslexic Writing with Dr. Nicole Swedberg [Premium]](https://old.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-16-at-2.38.51-PM.jpg)
by Fernette Eide | | Dysgraphia, Dyslexic Advantages, Premium, Premium Content, Video, Writing
In step-by-step fashion, learn how to unleash the dyslexic writing talent of students through Dr. Nicole Swedberg’s idea of Mini-Writes. In her talk, Dr. Swedberg talks about short writing assignments can help students master small achievable goals. She describes how... 
by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Dysgraphia, Research
In an interesting study, researchers in France looked at the impact of spelling difficulty on the writing performance of students with dyslexia. From the study: “Dyslexia weakens spelling skills, even when the child presents no motor problems. By varying the... ![Processing Speed & Writing [PREMIUM]](https://old.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2019-08-30-at-10.47.06-AM.jpg)
by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Dysgraphia, dyslexia, Premium, Premium Content, Strategies, Teaching, Writing
Question: I know my son’s processing speed is slow from his testing, but how slow should his speed on something like writing take? My son has slow processing speed, dyslexia, dysgraphia and a loose attention control system – but how long should it take him to write a... 
by Fernette Eide | | Dysgraphia, Gifted
For many, the most frustrating aspect of dyslexia is writing. Writing gets better over time, but it may remain effortful and some will find non-verbal outlets for expression such as drawing, film, building physical objects or managing teams more expressive. Because...
