The first internet performance-based dyslexia test for adults is now
available. Find out right now if you are showing any signs of dyslexia!
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Well, there is a very successful  natural technique helping ADHD
from Israel called BEING IN CONTROL:Natural Solutions For ADHD
Dyslexia and Test Anxiety; and -"Guide To GSR Biofeedback For The
Natural ADHD
Practitioner"-
The two videos were just released and is with Amazon.com

Dear Parent , educator, student, therapist- thank you for your
attention- I would like to mention that just released are  a new
video/kit from Israel on natural solutions to help ADHD "Being in
Control: Natural Solutions for ADHD, Dyslexia, and TestAnxiety" (
Video/book/biofeedback kit) by Jason Alster MSc ISBN 9659025130.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025130/ and "BEING IN CONTROL-
Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For
Success In School" ( book as single item)(ISBN-9659025114)" (
different ISBN)
and A video -"Guide To GSR Biofeedback For The Natural ADHD
Practitioner"-
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025114/ or
  http://jasonalster.googlepages.com/home
Interview with The ADHD Specialist:
  http://www.theadhdspecialist.com/interview with jason24.mp3
Do you, your child, or client want to be a better student? Is it
hard for you to sit quietly in class and concentrate? Do you have a
problem preparing homework? Do you want to pass exams with less
pressure? Then this video may be for just for you. Taking the
concepts, techniques, and exercises from the original book "BEING IN
CONTROL- Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And
Creativity For Success In School" (ISBN-9659025114)" and making them
come alive with a 40 minute video rendition. The  video portrays in
a "roadmap" format topics for improving relaxed concentration for
the classroom and when preparing homework -like increasing self
confidence; relaxed concentration; seated yoga; creativity; time
management; organisation of material; sensory integration; using our
senses to relax; biofeedback; games; better cursive handwriting;
speed reading; test taking strategies and more. In addition to the
CD ROM and book-BEING IN CONTROL/kit - also included are  2 finger
temperature strips biofeedback monitors used by many biofeedback
practitioners for measuring relaxation- stress levels. Produced and
edited with Windows Movie Maker 2 and can be played on Windows Media
Player.

Exclusive-
A video -"Guide To GSR Biofeedback For The Natural ADHD
Practitioner"- is now ready.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025149/
The video describes how to use GSR
biofeedback techniques as an physiological objective measure of
relaxed concentration in ADHD and then describes natural techniques
that stabilise the GSR ( electro dermal activity) in ADHD.  This
work is based on the finding during my research since 1991 on ADHD
that ADHD people are lacking the natural perception of relaxed
concentration and have to be trained to gain or re-gain this
perception. The work also found whereas the simpler GSR was used to
teach relaxation it was overlooked as a tool to teach concentration
being dwarfed by neurofeedback. My research also found that the new
feeling of relaxed concentration in ADHD is claimed by many ADDer's
to subjectively "feel" better than medication. It also found that
when the feeling of relaxed concentration is lacking- it is actually
stressful to try to relax if you do not know how and this may be
measured objectively by GSR. The research also found that once this
measure is obtained- a variety of client specific techniques can be
tried to find which techniques is matched to that person. My hope is
that this valid measure will be used as a future screening test in
ADHD clinics and schools.

This advanced movie is in a package with the book BEING IN CONTROL,
the video
BEING IN CONTROL:NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR ADHD DYSLEXIA AND TEST
ANXIETY, and a research paper showing the science behind the
developments.
With Amazon.com ISBN 9659025149
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025149/

For those interested in more information on the new release please
contact me at
jasonalster@...

http://jasonalster.googlepages.com/home

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This is my newest campaign, it's about the illegal and humiliating actions of
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after the last scandals in the UN and UNHCR, just for example:

The refugees allege that UNHCR staff is selling most of the food items they are
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Thanks
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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the dyslexiasupportgroup
group.

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   Uploaded by : jasonalster <jasonalster@...>
   Description : video book

You can access this file at the URL:
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or%20ADHD%20dyslexia%20

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Regards,

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Hello,
I share the same dedication that you do when dealing with the topic of
Dyslexia. With this being said I want to help you all, and am looking
for help in return in helping to further promote these issues to a
larger base audience.

How We Can Help Each Other: We both share the same goals and
aspirations. There are many pieces on our site which promote issues
Dyslexia issues. We have Resource information, articles, products,
mailing lists, links and support services regarding Dyslexia.

Dyslexia Articles: If you love to talk and write about issues
pertaining to Dyslexia emails columns@... and includes
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have it listed in our Organizations directory.

Lesson Plans: If you have created a Lesson Plan to help educators deal
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teachers, students, education majors, parents & district officials
involved in the k-12 education system throughout the U.S. We are
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per month on our site.
This is a one time email. Please pass along
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Cheers!
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K12academics.com

Important Links:
Education Articles- http://www.k12academics.com/columns.htm
Support Services Directory-
http://www.k12academics.com/supportservices.htm
Resource Directory- http://www.k12academics.com/resources.htm
Organizations Directory- http://www.k12academics.com/organizations.htm
Dyslexia Information- http://www.k12academics.com/dyslexia.htm

Being in Control: Natural Solutions for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Test
Anxiety (Book & Video) by Jason Alster MSc ISBN 9659025130 is now with
Amazon.com

book for dysgraphics- happy holidays
Hi I would like to mention an art book to help dysgraphics
CREATIVE PAINTING FOR THE YOUNG ARTIST ISBN: 9659025122
Amazon.com

When I first published this book, I had little experiance in how it
would help the art student- only in how it helped me understand how
I learned myself to become an artist. However, now that I have used
it's principles as a format for teaching art seminars -I now have
working experiance with the book and can comment on it. One of the
biggest surprises to me was that anyone can learn to paint and that
creative painting is really easy to learn- and very natural. This is
when artistic painting is taught as a series of simple techniques to
improve the artistic mode of seeing and understanding first, then
actual painting later. What has happened to many budding artists
entering an art workshop for the first time is that they are not
successful and able to paint or draw. This may because they have
dysgraphia and do not know it, poor self esteem, fear of mistakes
when everyone in a class is watching, or the teacher did not have
the proper tools for teaching - especially tools used in special
education today. So the person leaves the workshop feeling he is not
a successful artist he/she can develop " painter's block". So I now
can say that when tools of creativity are learned first, artistic
statements are developed - the "why" we paint is understood and the
artistic mode of seeing is practiced- we succeed. When and how to
critique the painting as an end product is known before we begin the
painting, then painting is a fun and easy process to begin our
journey. For more info- jasonalster@...

Please read and send along as it pertains to the growth and promotion
for those affiliated in the world of Dyslexia.

K12academics.com is looking for qualified, enthusiastic individuals
willing and able to write articles on the topic of Dyslexia. There are
no word restrictions. We are looking for articles to be done on a
weekly or bi-monthly basis. We have columnists currently writing on
this issue. We also have a page on the site dedicated to Dyslexia
information.

Who we are: K12academics.com is an education resource center for
teachers, students, education majors, parents & district officials
involved in the k-12 education system throughout the U.S. We are
affiliated with hundreds of schools, numerous national academic
conferences & competitions and traffic hundreds of thousands of hits
per month on our site, which has only been live for 7 months and has
already cracked the top million websites.

If interested email columns@... a 3-5 sentence biography
on yourself (i.e. degrees received, accomplishments, your
knowledge/experience with the issue at hand) and we can go from there!

Other Ventures: Due to popular demand K12 Academics will be opening a
resource with Links, Mailing Lists, Books, Magazines, Videos, DVDs,
Cassettes & Journals of the various topics on our site.
If you run a mailing list or web site related to Dyslexia: Contact
ads@... about being included in our Resource section,
going live in January
If you have a book, magazine, video, DVD, cassette or journal on
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If you provide Support services for the following contact
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Tutors, Evaluators, Educational Consultants, Advisors, Advocates,
Learning and Developmental Disability Agencies, Psychologists,
Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Diagnosticians, Occupational
Therapists, Psychiatrists and Pediatric Neurologists,.

Cheers!
Chris Glavin
K12academics.com
Huddelson, LLC

K12 Worldwide


K12academics.com is looking for qualified, enthusiastic individuals
willing and able to write articles on the topic of Dyslexia. There are
no word restrictions. We are looking for articles to be done on a
weekly or bi-monthly basis. We have columnists currently writing on
this issue. We also have a page on the site dedicated to Dyslexia
information.

Who we are: K12academics.com is an education resource center for
teachers, students, education majors, parents & district officials
involved in the k-12 education system throughout the U.S. We are
affiliated with hundreds of schools, numerous national academic
conferences & competitions and traffic hundreds of thousands of hits
per month on our site, which has only been live for 7 months and has
already cracked the top million websites.

If interested email columns@... a 3-5 sentence biography
on yourself (i.e. degrees received, accomplishments, your
knowledge/experience with the issue at hand) and we can go from there!

Other Ventures: Due to popular demand K12 Academics will be opening a
resource with Links, Mailing Lists, Books, Magazines, Videos, DVDs,
Cassettes & Journals of the various topics on our site.
If you run a mailing list or web site related to Dyslexia: Contact
ads@... about being included in our Resource section,
going live in January
If you have a book, magazine, video, DVD on Dyslexia, create your own
profile: Contact sales@... about having your product
listed under our resource section
If you provide Support services for the following contact
sales@... to have your company profile included in our
National Support Services Database:
Tutors, Evaluators, Educational Consultants, Advisors, Advocates,
Learning and Developmental Disability Agencies, Psychologists,
Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Diagnosticians, Occupational
Therapists, Psychiatrists and Pediatric Neurologists,.

Cheers!
Chris Glavin
K12academics.com
Huddelson, LLC

K12 Worldwide

Hello,
I am looking for anybody who has an interest or willing to write
columns based on the topic of childhood Dyslexia. Please contact me at
info@... if interested!
Cheers
Chris Glavin
K12 Academics
http://www.k12academics.com
http://jobs.k12academics.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/k12worldwide

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Correction to contact details of the DANDA social group:





Who to Contact:

DANDA London,

46 Westbere Road,

London,

England,

NW2 3RU

Tel: 020 7435 7891



PDF <http://www.danda.org.uk/DANDAnetwork/DANDA_London_social_night.pdf>
Flyer available here



FAITHFULLY



DANDA EVENTS



ANY QUERIES EMAIL:  <mailto:events@...> events@...



For more information on neuro-diversity, see the discussion documents:
http://www.aspietalk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=8851#8851
<http://www.aspietalk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=8851%238851>

About DANDA

DANDA - the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association has been set up
for people with Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome, AD(H)D and other related
conditions such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It became a registered charity
in December 2003 - No 1101323. It is run by adults with one or more of these
conditions, thus following the Madrid declaration of 2001, which stated that
no decisions about the disabled should be taken without their active
involvement - 'Nothing about us without us'.
DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, as it
became clear that most people connected to the Group did not have Dyspraxia
alone. Most, in fact, had AD(H)D (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity)
Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It was the norm rather
than the exception. However, more and more people wanted to know more about
the other conditions they had, especially those with Asperger's and AD(H)D.
Many dyspraxics in fact joined groups for adults with Asperger's Syndrome,
but very few are run by Asperger's adults themselves in the UK; and there
are very few established AD(H)D groups, just for adults, here, either.

Website:  <http://www.danda.org.uk/> www.danda.org.uk







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Dear Sir/Madam,



For anyone living in the London area, and surrounding counties:



DANDA - Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association (London)

New Monthly Social Night



Age: 18 upwards



Gender: Male and female



Ability: Members need to be able to travel independently and support
themselves.

Alternatively they can bring their own support e.g. a friend or support
worker.



Conditions: Developmental neuro-diversity - Asperger's syndrome, Dyspraxia,

Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Dyslexia, Tourette's,
Dyscalculia, High

Functioning Autism, and related conditions such as OCD, ODD, and SID.



When:

Day: Fourth Tuesday of every month - first one Tuesday June 28, then Tuesday

July 26, Tuesday August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December

20 (third Tuesday) etc.



Time: 7 pm



Where:



Downstairs

The Green Man Pub

383 Euston Road

London

NW1 3AU

Tel: 020 7387 6977



Click
<http://multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&db=pc&cidr_client=none&lan
g=&pc=NW13AU&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=nw1+3au&addr3=&addr1
=>  here for a map



Directions:

Underground: Directly opposite Great Portland Street tube (Metropolitan,
Circle, and

Hammersmith Lines), 5 minutes walk from Regent's Park tube (Bakerloo line),
10

minutes walk from Baker Street tube (Metropolitan, Circle, Jubilee,
Bakerloo, and

Hammersmith Lines), 5 minutes walk from Warren Street tube (Northern
(Charring Cross

Branch), and Victoria Lines).



Buses: Many bus routes run along Euston Road, Baker Street, and Tottenham
Court

Road/Gower Street. Great Portland Street - C2 and 88.



Who to Contact:

DANDA London,

46 Westbere Road,

London,

England,

NW2 3RU

Tel: 020 7903 3526

Fax: 020 7903 3590



PDF <http://www.danda.org.uk/DANDAnetwork/DANDA_London_social_night.pdf>
Flyer available here



FAITHFULLY



DANDA EVENTS



ANY QUERIES EMAIL:  <mailto:events@...> events@...



For more information on neuro-diversity, see the discussion documents:
http://www.aspietalk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=8851#8851
<http://www.aspietalk.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=8851%238851>

About DANDA

DANDA - the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association has been set up
for people with Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome, AD(H)D and other related
conditions such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It became a registered charity
in December 2003 - No 1101323. It is run by adults with one or more of these
conditions, thus following the Madrid declaration of 2001, which stated that
no decisions about the disabled should be taken without their active
involvement - 'Nothing about us without us'.
DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, as it
became clear that most people connected to the Group did not have Dyspraxia
alone. Most, in fact, had AD(H)D (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity)
Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It was the norm rather
than the exception. However, more and more people wanted to know more about
the other conditions they had, especially those with Asperger's and AD(H)D.
Many dyspraxics in fact joined groups for adults with Asperger's Syndrome,
but very few are run by Asperger's adults themselves in the UK; and there
are very few established AD(H)D groups, just for adults, here, either.

Website:  <http://www.danda.org.uk/> www.danda.org.uk







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Hi everyone,

Below is the link to an auction for the copy of my poem "Prayer of the
Dyslexic", I know many if not all of you support my idea of operating
a school for children with leanring disabilities. Even if you choose
not to purchase a copy of the poem, please put it on your watch list.
If it qualifies as a most watched auction it will go to the Ebay Pulse
page that lists the most watched auction. Please help me by doing
this.

thanks everyone. Diana

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=7326493045&fromMakeTrack=trueladi

Hello,

I am new to this group and thought I'll share the Health Listing of
hi-fiweb.
To get the complete health listing you may go to
http://www.hi-fiweb.com/health

Good day!
Kathy

Hello. My name is Eileen and I am a researcher at the University of
Oklahoma who is conducting research on Internet support groups. Our
research team is interested in understanding how people communicate in
on-line support groups, and we are seeking participants for an on-line
survey. The survey should take between 15 to 20 minutes to complete,
and your responses will be confidential. You must be at least 18 years
old to participate.

If you are willing to participate in the survey, you can access it at
the following link:

http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/W/Kevin.B.Wright-1/supportnet.htm/

After the completion of the study, the researchers are willing to
share the results of the study in aggregate form upon request. Please
contact the researchers for this study at: healthou@...

Thank you so much for your time and effort.

Please pass this on.

In March 2005, the UK's first major women's film festival was launched. As the
festival pointed out, it's appalling that only 7% of feature film directors are
female, yet the festival's bid for inclusion only extended to some women. The
venue for the closing night bash was booked into the step-filled Cafè de Paris
and filmmaker and disabled woman Liz Crow, whose film screened as part of the
festival earlier the same day, was excluded.
When the festival refused to change venue, a group of disabled filmmakers and
artists decided to hold a very public party of our own on the pavement right
outside the CafÈ de Paris. We set out to protest the festival's error and draw
attention to the discrimination ingrained throughout the film sector.

In the run-up to the festival, messages of solidarity poured in from six
different countries from individuals and organisations including Channel Four,
National Union of Journalists, BECTU and The Writers Guild.

During an evening of getting the message out - to press, passersby and official
guests - filmmaker C Wright shot a film. C Wright has dyspraxia and is a member
of DANDA - The Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Assosiation.

The video of the event can currently be watched online. There are three versions
of the film, standard version, Audio Described Version and a Subtitled Version.
It should be noted that audio described version (AD) is not a proper AD version
but is a starndard verision with AD added to the narration. You can find the
videos by clicking on one of the links below.

http://danda.org.uk/pages/BEVProtestVids.htm

http://www.roaring-girl.com/proj05_a.shtml

http://www.rainahaig.com/pages/BEVVideo.htm









http://www.danda.org.uk/
DANDA – the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association
Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Hello everyone,

I am still working on my project to start a high school in our area
for dyslexics.

As a fundraising project, I am selling dyslexic guardian angel pins.
They are beautiful. They are silver with a gold halo and gold ABC
letters.

If you are interested and would like to see a picture, please view my
website at

http://www.learningdifferences.net

thanks,

Diana

--- In dyslexiasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "diannejacobsen"
<dianne.jacobsen@s...> wrote:
> Hi my name is Dianne and I am a first year uni student completing a
> bachelor of education. I am compiling a research folio on teaching
> students with dyslexia (particularly focusing on primary school
> students) and would much appreciate any information or teaching
> strategies from people with knowledge in this area.

Hi there,

beingdyslexic.co.uk has a few documents on teaching dyslexia and
research into it etc...

http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/main/information/education.php

Cheers
Sam

www.disabilityfilmfestival.net, www.ldaf.org
Email: caglar@... or cristina@...

6th Disability Film Festival

London Disability Arts Forum’s Film Festival Showcasing Film by Disabled
Filmmakers

The London Disability Arts Forum (LDAF) in collaboration with the National Film
Theatre (NFT) would like to announce that its 6th Disability Film Festival will
take place on 1 – 5 December 2004 at the NFT, South Bank, London.

LDAF’s Disability Film Festivals have previously taken place during the summer,
but this year the 6th Disability Film Festival moves to December to coincide
with World Aids Day on 1st December and the International Day of Disabled People
on 3rd December.

Over the past five years, the Disability Film Festival has screened over 200
films. Many of them have toured nationally and internationally. The Disability
Film Festival is unique in several features:

·The festival only screens films in which disabled people have had creative
control. This means that the majority of films have been written directed or
produced by disabled people or have been made collaboratively with disabled
people.

·This festival represents some of the finest talent amongst disabled artists and
filmmakers on these islands and worldwide. The festival strives to provide
disabled filmmakers and artists with an atmosphere where they can exchange ideas
and network with each other.

· The subject and style of all of the films is diverse. Contrary to popular
belief, disabled artists are creating extraordinary work that doesn’t
necessarily focus on disability.

· Access is a priority. This year, LDAF will continue to work with the NFT to
improve the accessibility of the viewing experience. Each film will be
soft-titled, audio-described and BSL-interpreted. Palantype transcription will
be simultaneously projected at all panel discussions. The Disability Film
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Fri 2 Jul 2004

Dyslexic sues over 'teachers' failings'

JOHN ROBERTSON
LAW CORRESPONDENT


Key points
• Glasgow council sued over teachers’ failure to identify pupil's dyslexia
• First case of kind in Scotland follows similar action in England
• Council claims nothing to suggest dyslexia although man diagnosed at school

Key quote
"At times, he appeared to be under-performing ... there were legitimate reasons,
not necessarily of a dyslexic character, which accounted for this" - Glasgow
City Council

Story in full A MAN is claiming £100,000 damages in a pioneering court action
over the alleged failure of teachers to identify that he suffered from dyslexia.

David Lannigan, 24, says he attained poor results and was unable to fulfil a
desire to go to university, but it might have been different if his condition
had been diagnosed earlier.

In what is understood to be the first case of its kind in Scotland, following
successful similar actions in England, Mr Lannigan is suing Glasgow City Council
for the alleged negligence of teachers and learning support staff.

The council maintains that Mr Lannigan’s performance at Shawlands Primary School
and Shawlands Academy could be explained by a number of reasons, including a low
general ability, and that there had been nothing to suggest dyslexia.

Yesterday, a judge at the Court of Session in Edinburgh began hearing
preliminary argument in the case. The council says the action is time-barred and
should be dismissed.

The court was told that Mr Lannigan, of Herries Road, Glasgow, had suffered all
his life from a specific learning difficulty, motor dyslexia. As a result, while
his reading was reasonable, his writing, spelling and number skills were poor.

Mr Lannigan’s lawyers claim that initially, teachers at his primary school told
his parents that his early start at school, at four, had been responsible for
his problems.

His parents say that they raised with staff at the academy the possibility that
their son was suffering from dyslexia.

"Had the learning support staff assessed him adequately, with a reference to a
specialist such as an educational psychologist, then his condition would have
been confirmed," Mr Lannigan’s lawyers stated.

Later, a friend of the family suggested that Mr Lannigan’s "pattern" was
indicative of dyslexia, and his parents had him assessed at the Dyslexia
Institute. He was diagnosed as having motor dyslexia. By then, he was in his
final year at the academy and he was allowed extra time to complete his Higher
papers. He gained pass marks in physics and geography, both with D grades.

With special help which became available after diagnosis and which alleviated
his problems, Mr Lannigan went on to work as a civil servant. However, if the
dyslexia had been identified earlier, the lawyers claimed, it was likely that he
would have gained better exam results and been able to enjoy a lucrative career
in computing.

"None of the teachers and learning support staff identified the fact that he had
a specific learning disability," it was alleged.

"He suffered a miserable time at the schools. His whole future life has been
blighted by the fact that the bulk of his school career was wasted."

Glasgow council, successor of Strathclyde Region as education authority, said
there had been nothing in Mr Lannigan’s progress through primary and secondary
to suggest dyslexia.

"He demonstrated a level of success which was considered commensurate with his
general ability," claimed the council. "At times, he appeared to be
under-performing ... there were legitimate reasons, not necessarily of a
dyslexic character, which accounted for this."

Mr Lannigan’s lawyers admitted that because of problems with previous
solicitors, his case had not been raised within the required three years of his
diagnosis and was time-barred. However, they submitted to the judge, Roderick
Macdonald, QC, that he should exercise his discretion and allow the action.

Mr Macdonald will rule later.


This article:

   http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=755192004

Teaching:

   http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=493




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I am new here. I have Autism. i am looking for snail mail pen pals.
If you would like to be my pen pal please e-mail me  at
channinga@...

channing

HI

My name is Chuck!!. I think I will  start with my self.

I am in my forty's I suffer from dyslexia all my life.

when I first started school I was haveing problems reading.
I am also a seizures patent. I suffer from a kind of seizure.

that affected my eyes befor and after I had a seizure.any
kind of light bothered me.
to over come this problem I
had to wear very dark glasses all the time. my mother had
to tell my teachers of my health problem.
  my parent's'  teachers.
and doctors worked together.
  the best way was not' to put me
in a special class. but put me right in a normal class
the first day was the hardest. the teacher's told my classmate's
of my problems' I am happy go lucky! person. and I make frend's
easily. my parent's played a big roll in helping me over
come my disleia.
it did not' come fast I had to learn how. To
read and proses information. differnt so  I  can  learn.
to read.

  To day I am vary happy. person  I have a wonderfull
  family  and  frends  I still have seizure's .
  but that's  life!.

  that's  it for now!!      Chuck. T.

Hello all,

My dyslexic daughter has fallen into a deep clinical depression due
to her feeling of inadequacy in school. I have taken her out of
school am finishing the year in home school.

I have been for a year now trying to come up with the funds to open
my own high school for children with learning differences. I am
getting closer but the funding is what I am missing. I am doing
paperwork now to incorporate and apply for 501c3 status.

Yesterday we went to see the psychologist over her depression and he
loves my idea and thinks it would be a success. He also suggested
that I could start out of my home with a few face to face and maybe
do some students over the Internet. I am looking for opinions on
whether you think this will work.

Please let me know.

thanks,

Diana

Hi,

I suggest you look into Read&Write from Texthelp. This software has proven to be
invaluable to me.

www.texthelp.com

Lee

maryarena <gloriam@...> wrote:
Hi,

My sister in law's son will be starting college next semester.  She
found him a college where they will help him, but she needs to buy
learning assistance products for him.

The college recommended eClipse for reading text.  He will need
assistance software for reading text, internet, diccionary and voice
to text.

What programs to you recommend?

He has difficulty reading and writing.  In spite of this he graduated
from high school with very good grades.  He needs to listen to what he
reads or writes.

If you need more information, I will ask his mother.  She wanted me to
help her research the internet as she's not experiences with the web.

Thank you very much!

Gloria



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Lin,

does she have the opportunity to use a computer with a
spell checker? If so this helps.

It is frustrating for the children, don't let her give
up and try to keep her self-esteem high.

Flash cards and repetition help but do not solve the
problem. My daughter still can't memorize all of her
multiplication tables at once after years of practice.
she is 16.

Do you have a books on tape program? Try that as well.
My daughter also likes to watch the tv with the closed
caption on so she can hear and see words at the same
time, it has helped her.

Hope this helps.

Diana

--- aislinnpixie <aislinnpixie@...> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have just recently acquired a positon tutoring
> Native American
> children at a local elementary school.  One of my
> students (at least
> her teacher believes)is dyslexic.  The school
> "testing" states that
> she does not have any learning disabilities.  This
> particular child,
> however, has difficulty with reading.  She can read
> a sentence, then
> read the same words and not be able to decode them.
> She is
> constantly writing letters and numbers backwards,
> even after being
> corrected.  She is smart, eager to learn and tries
> hard, but reading
> and writing are especially difficult for her.  Her
> memory is
> wonderful, she can answer questions about a story if
> she hears it.
> She is a wonderful storyteller and I often help her
> translate her
> stories into writing.  She does get frustrated when
> she forgets how
> to write something and I have to spell words out for
> her.  I have
> gone to a few dyslexia workshops and I hear the same
> old
> thing...Flash cards and repetitition.  Is there
> anything else I can
> do to help her?  I would really like some imput from
> someone who has
> been there..
>
> Thanks,
> Lin
>
>





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There is a file i have upload which is for my research project. It is
testing times tables, and the problem with times tables. That happens
if a 1 Computer Aided Learning package is being put together that
will cater for difficultes across the board. And with Artificial
Intelligence will adapt the package to suit the needs of the child.
This research could revolutionise the way children learn and the way
teachers teach children with dyspraxia.

Regards

James Burns

Hi Everyone,

I have just recently acquired a positon tutoring Native American
children at a local elementary school.  One of my students (at least
her teacher believes)is dyslexic.  The school "testing" states that
she does not have any learning disabilities.  This particular child,
however, has difficulty with reading.  She can read a sentence, then
read the same words and not be able to decode them.  She is
constantly writing letters and numbers backwards, even after being
corrected.  She is smart, eager to learn and tries hard, but reading
and writing are especially difficult for her.  Her memory is
wonderful, she can answer questions about a story if she hears it.
She is a wonderful storyteller and I often help her translate her
stories into writing.  She does get frustrated when she forgets how
to write something and I have to spell words out for her.  I have
gone to a few dyslexia workshops and I hear the same old
thing...Flash cards and repetitition.  Is there anything else I can
do to help her?  I would really like some imput from someone who has
been there..

Thanks,
Lin