Decoding Dyslexia North Carolina frequently hears from worried and frustrated families all across the state who have been told by staff at their child’s public school, “The state of North Carolina doesn’t recognize dyslexia….You need to go see a doctor […]
Read more →In this season of giving, your support for Decoding Dyslexia North Carolina (DDNC) will make a powerful difference for children, parents and teachers who need the meaningful assistance that we can provide. DDNC is a grassroots movement driven by North […]
Read more →Focus on reading development, effective instruction, and interventions has been a major educational push in recent years. And rightly so, given the crucial role reading plays in a child’s education. At the same time, writing development and instruction often seem […]
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Who may conduct the assessments and evaluations for a student having characteristics of dyslexia when a disability is suspected? Myth: Dyslexia requires a medical diagnosis. Fact: The identification of characteristics of dyslexia does not require a medical diagnosis within the […]
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The director of the Exceptional Children Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Sherry Thomas has revised the Dyslexia Topic Brief. Share this with your school! https://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/disability-resources/specific-learning-disabilities/dyslexia-and-dyscalculia/dyslexia-topic-brief.pdf/view
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Thanks to Karen Goeke-Austin for requesting both these proclamations and speaking at each of these city council meetings. Thank you for helping supporting others with your leadership of the Triangle Area Dyslexic Advocacy group (TADA) and spreading dyslexia awareness in […]
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