Does The Brain Like Ebooks?
The editors of The New York Times discuss their answers here. The article includes a contribution from Maryanne Wolf, author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain.
Study Shows Brain changes as Poor Readers Improve
Several years ago, a study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(NICHD), found that as poor readers worked through an intensive program based on phonemic awareness and phonics, not only did their reading improve, but their brain functioning changed as well. Specifically, as poor readers became good readers, their brains showed increased activity in an area of the brain called
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BookShare!
Here’s a great resource that all parents of IEP students should know about: BookShare! It’s a way to download books to your computer or other electronic device and with a little help from software, have the books read aloud to the student. For details and more info, see: http://www.examiner.com/x-21388-DC-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d8-BookSharean-online-community-of-readers-for-students-with-disabilities
Newsweek Deems University of Pittsburgh Good Fit for Students With LD
Article here: http://www.newsweek.com/id/211432
Is It a Reading Disorder or Developmental Lag?
It’s hard for parents to admit their child might have a learning difficulty, but research shows that early intervention is critical for overcoming reading delays. In “Is It a Reading Disorder or Developmental Lag?”, educational expert Susan Hall explains the importance of getting your child help now rather than later.
Barnyard Book-A-Thon in SF Examiner!
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-10431-SF-Parenting–Education-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Barnyard-BookAThon-Reading-to-animals-helps-kids-build-selfconfidence
