Understood holds this weekly Twitter chat that aims to keep the momentum going and raise awareness of learning and attention issues. Follow along with hashtag #LDCHAT and follow users @understoodchats & @understoodorg. Experts will be available to answer your questions and concerns and share resources from Understood.org.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by #dyslexia advocate @KristinMatzKane to discuss supporting kids with dyslexia.
Hi everyone! I'll be joining the chat today! I am a student at Michigan State University studying to be a special education teacher with a focus in LD. So I'm excited for what I can learn form todays chat! #LDchat
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by #dyslexia advocate KristinMatzKane to discuss supporting kids with dyslexia. https://t.co/JEGsoytdZQ#ld#adhd
RT @Understood: LIVE NOW (Noon, 1/24) Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by #dyslexia advocate @KristinMatzKane to discuss supporting kids with dyslexia.
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Welcome to today’s #ldchat! This is Dan with the Understood team. We’re joined today by #dyslexia advocate @KristinMatzKane to discuss supporting kids with dyslexia.
RT UnderstoodOrg: If you've never joined #ldchat before, we use a Q1, Q2… format for questions. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers. #dyslexia#ld#adhd
A1: Explaining the "why'" to them and how we ALL process differently & how amazing it is that they finally know how they learn & now there is the right tool to help them access more independently. #LDchat
A1: I think that any child with a learning disability often faces embarrassment in the classroom. This can stop them from asking for help because they don't want their classmates to know that they may need it. #LDchat
A1 Embarrassed, doesn’t want to feel different. This can be tough. Talk to teachers about ideas. Talk to child about how it could work better #ldchat#ldchat
A1: There is often a lot of shame associated with #Dyslexia. Having difficulty reading or writing can make others think you are stupid. Shame can make us feel unworthy. This is the worse learning disability! #LDchat
A1: To help shift this perception, I want to make it known in my classroom that it is ok for all students to ask for help and that everyone can obtain their own needs. #LDchat
A1. My HS and college students with ADHD and dyslexia want to fit in. Peer pressure. With never-ending arguments, I've virtually given up on read-to accommodations. Extended time is a little easier to get them to do. It's private. #LDchat
A1: My cousin has dyslexia and is SO embarrassed to ever do anything different than his classmates. However, he always struggled with learning and keeping up to speed when he did not have his accommodations, my response to him was always that everyone learns differently #ldchat
RT UnderstoodOrg: Q1. What are some reasons a child with #dyslexia might hesitate to use accommodations? And what would you say to help shift his perceptions? #ldchathttps://t.co/3Tcrvq1vwy#ld#adhd
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT ksuding: A1: Explaining the "why'" to them and how we ALL process differently & how amazing it is that they finally know how they learn & now there is the right tool to help them access more independently. #LDchat#ld#adhd
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT educmegephil: UnderstoodOrg A1: I think that any child with a learning disability often faces embarrassment in the classroom. This can stop them from asking for help because they don't want their classmates to know that they may need it. #LDchat#ld#adhd
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT KristinMatzKane: A1 Embarrassed, doesn’t want to feel different. This can be tough. Talk to teachers about ideas. Talk to child about how it could work better #ldchat#ldchat#ld#adhd
A1:I have been in many classrooms with other students who may have had a learning disability. For those children, embarrassment is something these kids might face. #LDchat
A1: We don't want to look different or "slow". If you have dyslexia, you may learn to read, but you will read with difficulty. But you will learn to read - only slowly and with effort and concentration. #LDchat
A.1 Students May feel the accommodations aren’t the right fit for them and this can be a discouragement. I would conference with students and provide positive feedback on what they are doing well so they’re not discouraged. #ldchat
Hi Kennedy! I like that you're answering from personal experiences, and i agree that assuring them that everyone learns differently is very important. #LDchat
My older students do not have access to cell phones for accommodations. Schools recognize the access to reading apps. Unfortunately, there are apps to help with tests. Cheating can be rampant. How do you get around that? #ldchat
This is tough to think about w our struggling readers: "Gershen Kaufman, PhD, a leading psychologist,
believes that the level of shame associated with
reading disabilities “often matches, in intensity,
the shame experienced over incest.” #LDchat
A2: #assistivetech helps kids with dyslexia because they will be exposed to more resources to help them with school. Also, #assistiveTech allows students to use their abilities to help them with their disabilities #LDChat
There is still such discrimination that if you can’t read with your eyes you are not reading 😔. Such a disservice to millions of brilliant minds! #ldchat
A2: I personally have not had experience with assistive tech tools since I am a pre service teacher. I do, however, would like to learn more about them in hopes to make my future the classroom the most effective for all students. #LDchat
A2: Assistive Tech plays a HUGE role for my students. I utilize Learning Ally, Google Read & Write, LiveScribe Pens, or audiobooks, in general. #ldchat
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT KristinMatzKane: A2 Yay for #AssistiveTech! #AT is major for leveling the playing field! So many apps so little time. LOL #ldchat#ld#adhd
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT MMariamuzzi: UnderstoodOrg A2: #assistivetech helps kids with dyslexia because they will be exposed to more resources to help them with school. Also, #assistiveTech allows students to use their abilities to help them with their disabilities #LDChat#ld#adhd
A2: I personally do not have experience with assistive technology in regards to dyslexia. Though I know that there are tons of great resources that work on reading and writing. I would love to learn what specific programs are available! #LDchat
A2: we’ve used low, mid and high tech including 1:1 with text to speech, speech to text, highlighters, @BeeLineReader, @texthelp, @Bookshare. Asking student preference is so important. #LDchat
Our district as 1:1 ipads in every school but very few apps that are useful to Dyslexics and the ones that are useful are limited. For example: my daughter's teach just told the class they would only use the audio books on their i pads on Wednesdays. #ldchat
A2. #assitivetech can play important roles in helping kids with dyslexia not only in school, but also in daily life. These technologies play off the child's abilities to aid their learning.#LDchat
McKenzie, I agree. I am also still a student and would love to learn more about how assistive technology could play a part in my future classroom. #LDchat
As a future teacher, it is great to learn about tools that have been successful for other teachers. Thank you for giving some examples that I could use in my future classroom! #LDchat
#AssistiveTech helps people better understand the content so that they can retain the information. We like TTS, audiobooks and digital TTS books. #LDChat
Hi Melissa! As a future educator I love to learn and see how other teacher use technology in the classroom. The success of students is very important and it sounds like this assistive tech is a huge help. Thank you for giving a few examples, I will for sure check them out #ldchat
A2. Students in HS and college focus on reading comprehension across the curriculum. Organization of facts is critical. I recommend @evernote for every subject. Incorporates pictures, websites, images, sound. Reminders too. #ldchat
That is one thing I wish my brother would be ok with is asking to have things read out loud or building comfort with using his phone. He’s an adult now & grew up feeling shamed for asking for assistance #LDchat
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT hillarygfphdatp: A2: we’ve used low, mid and high tech including 1:1 with text to speech, speech to text, highlighters, BeeLineReader, texthelp, Bookshare. Asking student preference is so important. #LDchat#ld#adhd
A2: #AssistiveTech doesn't need to be technology. My first grade teacher, Mrs. Eldredge, hugged me close to her as I stammered and stuttered. I got over the fear of messing up, and no one bothered me!! #LDchat
I’m sorry he had that experience. We all learn differently and require different tools to access content for understanding and growth. The more we understand this, the better we will be at empowering ALL students. #LDChat
In reply to
@angela_lange25, @KristinMatzKane, @UnderstoodOrg
I like this. Plus we have to remember that comprehension level and independent reading level (or ability to decode) are 2 VERY different things. #LDchat
In reply to
@edielovesmath, @UnderstoodOrg, @evernote
A3 studying is so difficult for my daughter- we are still looking for some good tips. So far, things that involve pictures and trying to use as many senses as possible are helpful #LDchat
A3: From a communications in youth serving class I recently took, I learned that being able to read out loud with the teacher or listening to an audio recording may help? Any other suggestions for my future classroom would be great! #ldchat
A3: Like in the last question, assistive technology is definitely a tool that could help studying easier. Although not all students have access to these tools at home. Therefor, having a parent help the student at home with read out loud techniques and more can help! #LDchat
A3. I haven't had much experience with students with #dyslexia, but i think that maybe if they studied with someone else that can read to them or work with #assitivetech that can read the information outloud so the student can hear the infoarmation. #LDchat
RT UnderstoodOrg: momofdyslexic Hi Michele! There's no sound. You'll just want to follow along using #ldchat, and include that hashtag in all your tweets. #ld#adhd
RT UnderstoodOrg: RT KristinMatzKane: A3 We have a homework caddy. All the stuff in one place. Pencils erasers, pens, markers, glue, scissors, calculator. #ldchat#ld#adhd
Q4. Why is self-advocacy important for kids with #dyslexia, and what are some ways you can teach your child or student to advocate for herself? #ldchat
A3: #ldchat A dyslexic needs an optimistic guide who looks for - and setups up for the positive. He needs the Mrs. Eldredges of this world, who will smile when you goof up, or write weird characters.
Here's Q4. Why is self-advocacy important for kids with #dyslexia, and what are some ways you can teach your child or student to advocate for herself? #ldchat
There are a number of technologies that accomodate for reading and writing. Making available to all students in a school is good for all population: ELL, etc. and promotes good study skills with highlighting, notepad, copy/paste and voice commands: https://t.co/AN9G46Xech#ldchat
A4: #LDChat Self Advocacy includes the ability to know one's strengths and weaknesses, to promote your own skills, take control of your environment, and request assistance when needed.
Q4. Why is self-advocacy important for kids with #dyslexia, and what are some ways you can teach your child or student to advocate for herself? #ldchat
A.4 It is so important for all students, especially those with disabilities to advocate for themselves, and it is up to their parents and teachers to help them. As the teacher, I would encourage students to speak up when they have questions and to not be afraid. #ldchat
