SAISD 504/Dyslexia Newsletter
April 2019
Section 504
504 Coordinator's Corner
We want to give an extra special shout out to the coordinators below for their exceptional work!
Jessica Cavazos
Michele Bain
Patricia Luna
What is Dyslexia?
How Do I Know if it's Dyslexia?
Students who exhibit characteristics of dyslexia may have both difficulties with reading and strengths in other areas. While the characteristics listed below are for 2nd -12 grade, they may also be seen in people of all ages.
Famous Dyslexics
Cher
Academy and Grammy award winner Cher is well known for both her singing and acting career, but many people are unaware she has had problems with dyslexia her entire life. She has admitted that dyslexia made it difficult for her to read movie scripts. Though it slowed her down, she refused to let it stop her.
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison may be known as the inventor of the light bulb, but he may also be the greatest inventor in history. He has over 1000 patents in his name. He was also a business entrepreneur and started many companies including General Electric, which is one of the biggest corporations in the world today.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history, but as a child he hated to read. Diagnosed with dyslexia, Ali struggled to do well in school. His difficulties with reading caused him to barely graduate high school. He went on to become a sports legend and an influential social activist.
Dyslexia Resources
International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association is a non-profit education and advocacy organization devoted to issues surrounding dyslexia. It serves individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field. They have many resources for educators and parents, such as fact sheets, teaching strategies, IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know, and Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Should Know, and many other FREE resources.
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis
This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a remarkable success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition includes new teaching techniques and up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts.
Knees by Vanita Oelschlager
Louis is a boy in 4th grade who works hard at learning but sometimes feels bad when it’s too hard. He is identified as dyslexic and the teacher tells him to keep working hard and to be patient. His teacher also explains that being dyslexic could be a “gift” and tells him about famous people who are also dyslexic. Louis finds success with reading and math and also discovers his special talent, basketball.
About Us
Email: csosa2@saisd.net
Website: www.saisd.net/dyslexia
Location: 439 Arbor Place, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-554-2570
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