Return-Path: <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j92LFEG16209; Sun, 2 Oct 2005 17:15:14 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 17:15:14 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <196.486696b2.3071a789@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: NAASLN@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:4917] Cutting Edge Dyslexia Research WITH Practical Implications X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5118 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Status: O Content-Length: 4688 Lines: 80 Rochelle - I wanted to reply to you on about accessing cutting-edge research on dyslexia with practical implications specifically for adult basic and literacy program practices. This year's NAASLN (the National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs) conference is being held in Denver beginning on November 12 - 15th, overlapping with the last day of the Dyslexia Association's conference. I've listed below just 6 of the sessions at NAASLN (with an additional 59 sessions that will be presented) that target up-to-date research and practices on dyslexia. NAASLN's conference is being co-sponsored by the National State Director's of Adult Education professional development consortium and the Colorado Department of Education. This is truly a conference NO adult education or literacy provider should miss! For more information on NAASLN conference, a listing of all session, and information on registration - please visit www.naasln.org 1. Overcoming Dyslexia and Other Brain-based Anomalies Through Cognitive Development Based on "Neurogenesis" Research and Technology by Dr. John Hatfield Dyslexia, developmental delays, TBI, FAS can be overcome through better understanding of these cognitive impairment(s), current research, and how these brain-based impairments can keep individuals from academically progressing, getting and keeping a job, or from becoming independent. Through "hands-on" demonstrations, brain-training techniques will be presented that have documented positive effects on both children, adolescents, and adults with cognitive deficits. 2. The Federal Government as a Partner in Research into Dyslexia by June Crawford, National Institute for Literacy Research into adult reading has created new interest in the need for instructional methods that work for adults with dyslexia. This presentation will discuss what is currently known and what the federal government is doing to increase this knowledge. An interactive activity will demonstrate how to move research to practice. 3. Visual-Perceptual Deficits and Their Relationship to Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Reading Problems by Helen Irlen, The International Irlen Institute New brain imaging techniques have provided a model of learning highlighting the role of perception, along with language, in learning, reading, and attention problems. This model provides us with greater insight into learning differences and additional tools which can be used to address perceptually based reading and learning problems Perceptual problems can be a cause of over half of those labeled as having reading problems, dyslexia, or attention deficit. Others are wrongly thought of as “not trying hard enough” or unmotivated. The most current research in this field, along with clinical studies, will be reviewed. The general characteristics of Irlen Syndrome will be explained and assessment protocols introduced. 4. Turning Learning Disabilities into Earning Abilities by Dale Brown - renown author! What gets in the way of people with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities obtaining and keep employment? How can you help them reach their goals? Learn strategies to help your students fill out applications, interview, and relate to their employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act will be discussed. Learn about challenges and solutions to common employment problems. 5. It Didn't Just Go Away Because I Got Older: Dyslexia/ADD/SLD Affects Adults in Many Different Ways by Dr. Patricia Hardman, Dyslexia Research Institute Because of continuing deficits in perception, language and communication, many dyslexic/ADD/SLD individuals continue to experience problems in adulthood. The speakers will discuss ways that professionals and paraprofessionals working with these populations may assist them in recognizing and overcoming these barriers to success. Tools such as "Summary of Meeting" and "Solution Finding Model" will be presented. Training in Multisensorial Structured Language Education Program will be discussed. 6. Dyslexia: Taking Control of Confusion by Ann Farris, Dyslexia Discovery Please join this uplifting informative session that explores new research and shares personal experience about dyslexia. In a friendly and interactive atmosphere an adult dyslexic will describe her new approach to managing her dyslexia: including diet, exercise, color, the senses, the importance of good emotional well-being, grounding and lots more. We are looking forward to an another tremendous, intimate, conference experience at this year's NAASLN! Joan Hudson-Miller, President
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