Wikio - Dyslexia

[Cool] Henry Winkler visits British school to talk about dyslexia. Because who could be a better spokesman than someone whose catchphrase consisted of one letter? (Fark.com)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:52:50 GMT

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Happy Days TV hero meets pupils (BBC News)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:24:34 GMT

The Fonz from the 70s US sitcom Happy Days turns up to talk about his dyslexia at a Southampton school.

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Learning to Read Through Sound (Red Orbit )

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:24:39 GMT

Dyslexia can make reading frustrating for children, but new research says it might be due to a problem with how the brain "hears" sounds. Now, scientists are using sound training to help children overcome the condition.

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The Week in God, Or: Emotional Dyslexia. You Make The Call! (Jurgen Nation . Com)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:36:27 GMT

Oh Internets, I’m going to be straight with you: I don’t feel like trying today. I don’t feel like writing. I want to, as I think I have enough to sort out, but the act of sitting here looking at the cursor looking at me, challenging me, calling me doughy, seems like too [...]

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A lot to be learnt about dyslexia (Hindu)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:21:37 GMT

A lot to be learnt about dyslexia Meera Srinivasan CHENNAI: For S. Gopal, a chirpy 10-year-old, the word ‘school’ is synonymous with torture. Not because he hates his subjects or his teachers. He likes his ‘miss’ and promptly shows off his drawing and colouring skills to her for that one word of appreciation she never fails to give. However, there is another aspect about him that she does not...

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The 5-minute Interview: Henry Winkler, Actor and author (The Independent)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Nearly 25 years after 'Happy Days' ended Henry Winkler, 62, is still recognised for his role as 'The Fonz'. Winkler, a dyslexia sufferer, has written children's books about a boy with similar difficulties. He has been in London to launch the National Year of Reading and to speak at the Department of Children, Schools and Families' Teaching Awards

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Summer (Variety.com)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:56:19 GMT

Film Reviews: Assorted issues -- dyslexia, adult illiteracy, the plight of careers for the disabled -- are refracted through the prism of drama in "Summer," helmer Kenny Glenaan's well-meaning but schematic third feature.

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I have flight times/days dyslexia... - Cebu City, Visayas, Philippines (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:21:09 GMT

One mofo trip...bit of East Africa, bit more of SE Asia then Australia for a year...

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Adult Dyslexia - How To Beat Adult Dyslexia (7dollarbooks.com)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:05:44 GMT

Tips and tricks for people with adult dyslexia is a comprehensive guide covering the basics of dyslexia to a wide range of diagnostic procedures and tips to help you manage with your symptoms. These techniques have been used on people with dyslexia of every varying degree and with great success.

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ZIERING STRUGGLED WITH DYSLEXIA AS A CHILD (PR-Inside.com Entertainment News)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:27:28 GMT

Former BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 star IAN ZIERING has spoken out about his struggles with dyslexia during his youth, in an effort to help kids suffering from the condition. The actor, 44, admits he used humour as a way to deflect attention away from his reading and writing difficulties when he was at school. He tells People.com, "My [...]

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Oscar winner wades into dyslexia row (New Zealand Herald )

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:00:02 GMT

Weta Workshop co-owner Richard Taylor has waded into a row criticising the Government for its failure to fund the Dyslexia Foundation. The multiple Oscar-winning Wellingtonian, who has won awards for his work on movies such as...

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Dyslexia 'cure' is set to reopen (The Sun)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Assets of failed dyslexia firm backed by Kenny Logan sold back to millionaire founder

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Dyslexia group can't get excited over Carter offer (New Zealand Herald )

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:00:04 GMT

The appearance by Education Minister Chris Carter at the launch of Dyslexia Awareness Week was less than successful - a fact the minister himself was the first to admit. Mr Carter spoke at the official launch in Wellington, where...

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things I missed yesterday… (Irish Blogs)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:53:03 GMT

noagebranding.com has signed up more than 1500 supporters. (1541 to be pedantic) > A short Harry Potter prequel was sold for €31,588 on Tuesday in aid of Dyslexia Action and English PEN. (Irish Times) You can read JK Rowling’s story as well as shorts from Lauren Child, Neil Gaiman, Doris Lessing, Irvine Welsh, Michael Rosen, Tom Stoppard, Richard Ford, Nick Hornby Margaret Atwood and more,...

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Explore : Authors, Doris Lessing, Fine Arts, J K Rowling, Neil Gaiman

New Book: Dyslexia, Learning and the Brain (I Speak of Dreams)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:37:00 GMT

Angela Fawcett and Roderick I. Nicolson's Dyslexia, Learning, and the Brain will be published by MIT Press next month. Below the fold, more description. Fawcett and Nicolson have been closely associated with the Dore "treatment" for dyslexia and other conditions....

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Kenny Logan paid to plug dyslexia 'cure' (The Sun)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:12:00 GMT

Parents out of pocket in dyslexia 'cure' crash can use credit laws to get cash back

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J.K. Rowling auctions off Harry Potter prequel for charity (Luxurylaunches.com)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:21:20 GMT

Potter enthusiasts have a reason to cheer up as a hand-written 800- word prequel to J. K Rowling’s Harry Potter series was sold for $49,000 (about 25000 pounds) at a London charity auction on Tuesday. The work was auctioned off to benefit Dyslexia action and English PEN which promotes freedom of expression for writers and Rowling was one of the thirteen writers who donated short works to be...

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LITERATURE - AUCTION: A short and very expensive Harry Potter prequel (France24)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:12:02 GMT

An 800-word Harry Potter prequel written by JK Rowling has fetched 31,600 euros at a charity auction in England. The proceeds will go to two institutions, one that promotes freedom to write around the world and the other called Dyslexia Action.

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How High Visual Intelligence Can Cause Apparent Dyslexia (ArticlePower.org)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:10:47 GMT

... what to do. Because people are not trained to recognise this pattern, it is often diagnosed as dyslexia. But that is quite wrong. Dyslexia is a broad term that covers any fundamental problem with reading despite normal intelligence. But trying to read the wrong way is not dyslexia. And that is what is happening. Let me explain what’s happening. A very visual child will learn...

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York woman’s international fashion design success (York Press)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:58:50 GMT

SHE struggled at her York school because of dyslexia, but a teacher spotted her talent with textiles and encouraged her to pursue a career as a fashion designer.

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Explore : Fashion, Fashion designer, Teachers, York