In this archived webinar, child psychologist Michael Hart, Ph.D discusses how to build resilience in children with learning disabilities/dyslexia. You’ll understand the power of resiliency — and how it can be taught at home and at school.'

We’ll help you discover why resiliency, self-advocacy and connecting with peers are the keys to long-term success. Together we’ll show you how to foster these traits in your children.

Research shows children who have dyslexia thrive when they are provided with three essentials: someone to provide support, evidence based reading instruction, and proper accommodations such as audiobooks. We like to call these steps a champion, accommodations and remediation. Learn more about how these three work together in the following video.  '

Learn some strategies to use during the IEP process that ensures both the parents/guardians and the school are equal partners in the process to ensure your child has the best educational experience. Participants will learn ways to collect qualitative data (beyond test scores) prior to the meeting that can help describe the child's needs, decide if, when and how your child can participate in the process.

This comparison chart from the University of Alaska Anchorage highlights features of IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA. Important information at a glance!

In this free one-hour webinar for specialists who work with students with learning differences, Dr. Michael Hart will share how and why psychoeducational evaluations should be a key cornerstone to creating a plan for remediation. Parents will also gain insights from this informative session.

Key take-aways will include:

How language processing and cognitive processing testing are critical to effective planning

It’s not just about test scores. . . it’s about describing the child as a whole person

Descriptive evaluations allow us to ask clear, behaviorally-based questions about a child’s strengths and weaknesses

Examples of common questions around interpreting the test scores and common patterns

Using technology is critical for student independence. However, the learning curve can be slow, much like the learning curve to read with your eyes. This article summarizes key lessons to help your child learn these skills, allowing him/her to keep up with his/her peers, and allowing your child (and you!) to have more time to do the things you enjoy.

The institutions that you will come across and the people that you meet have created a set of expectations to define dyslexia in their own minds. Many of them are untrue. Here’s a list of the most common myths and why they are false. Excerpt from 'The Empowerment Plan', by Ben Foss.'

Do you have an Apple product? You can listen to your Learning Ally audiobooks directly from your iPhone, iPad or iPod. Here’s a step by step guide, on how to download Learning Ally Link from the Apple App store.

You must be a member of Learning Ally in order to use Learning Ally Link. If you are not a member, sign up for membership today.

Learning Ally's National Board member, Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D., is a co-founder of the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, and has devoted her career to understanding and helping children and adults who are dyslexic. In this brief video interview, she shares insights on the power of assistive technology, audiobooks and accommodations for people with dyslexia.