Hi all,
Been real busy for a while now, but checking in on occasion. I have preached before about Joan Esposito and her DARC, just happened by her web site and found too much good info to just let it go. Much of this is info that is known, there should be something helpful here to many. Sorry this is so long, but I cut and pasted multiple pages… hope it makes sense….
Here is a web site page from Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center, thought it would be of interest to some of you:
http://www.dyslexiacenter.org/page4.html
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MULTI-SENSORY READING PROGRAMS:
Multisensory means simultaneously teaching the visual, auditory and kinesthetic-tactile elements to enhance memory and learning.
This fact sheet is being written in response to requests for effective teaching approaches for adults with learning disabilities. The Dyslexia Awareness & Resource Center does not endorse any program. The following programs are listed as a resource only. No one program works for all children and adults. A well-trained teacher/tutor should be trained in at least three methods of teaching reading, including the multisensory approach which has proven to be effective for students with learning disabilities. Many of the programs listed here are based on the “Orton-Gillingham-Stulman Approach.” This approach is often described as the grandfather of many successful multisensory reading programs. Training a teacher or literacy tutor cannot be accomplished in a few days, weeks or months. There is no such thing as a quick fix or an easy way to train a teacher/tutor.
Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA), developed by Margaret Taylor Smith.
MTA is a comprehensive, multisensory program in reading, spelling, cursive handwriting, and alphabet and dictionary skills. Based on Orton-Gillingham techniques and Alphabetic Phonics.
Contact: Educators Publishing Service: (800) 225-5750
The Herman Method, developed by Renee Herman.
A complete remedial reading curriculum. Teaches decoding, sight words, structural analysis, contextual clues and dictionary skills with consistent emphasis on comprehension. An effective program that can also be taught by trained paraprofessionals. A phonetic, structured, sequential approach based on the Orton-Oillingham Method and specifically designed for students with dyslexia/specific reading disability.
Contact: Romar Publications, 4700 Tyrone Avenue, Sherman Oaks, California 91423: (818) 784-9566
Project READ, developed by Dr. Mary Lee Enfield and Victoria Green.
Project READ is a method of teaching that is systematic, multisensory, concrete and involves direct instruction. It positively affects students who have not yet experienced reading success. A language arts program that provides an inductive instruction (basal reading system). Based on the theories of Samuel Orton and developed by Dr. Mary Lee Enfield and Victoria Green.
Contact: Project READ, PO Box 20631, Bloomington, MN 55420
Wilson Reading System, developed by Barbara Wilson
The Wilson Reading System is a 12-step remedial reading and writing program for individuals with a language-based learning disability. The system specifically teaches strategies for decoding and spelling. It also includes oral expressive language development and comprehension. Visualization techniques are used for comprehension. Based on the Orton-Gillingham teaching techniques.
Contact: Wilson Language Training, 162 West Street, Millbury, MA 01527-1943: (800) 899-8454
Lindamood-Bell, developed by Patricia Lindamood and Nanci Bell
The Lindamood-Bell program offers intensive treatment to develop reading, spelling, language comprehension, visual motor processing, and the ability to follow oral directions.
Contact: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, 416 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, California 93401. (800) 233-1819 / (805) 541-3836
Slingerland Approach, developed by Beth Stingedand
The Slingerland Approach is based on Orton-Gillingham techniques. All learning takes place through the involvement of the auditory, visual and kinesthetic motor channels. Children/adults with dyslexia often have difficulty with the linkage of these channels. The Slingerland Approach starts with the smallest unit of sight, sound and feeling - a single letter. Expanding upon that single unit students are taught through an approach which strengthens inner-sensory association and enables the strong channel of learning to reinforce the weak. It is thorough and integrated, providing a complete language learning experience.
Contact: Slingerland Institute, One Bellevue Center, 411 108~ Avenue N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004: (206) 453-1190.
Video Tapes
VIDEO SERIES: Fundamentals Of Reading Success: developed by Arlene W. Sonday, M.A.
Trains teachers and tutors a phonic or code-emphasis approach to teaching reading and spelling. Based on the Orton-Gillingham approach. The approach, as outlined in this series, can be used with older students and adults with low skills. For the complete set of eight video tapes the cost is around $480.00. For $5.00, a preview tape is available.
Contact: Winsor Corporation, 1620 Seventh Street West, Saint Paul, MN. 800-321-7585 (651) 22-3922. Web Site www.readabc.com
Dyslexia Training Program: developed by the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Laboratory
Based on the Orton-Gillingham method. Introduced in 1987, the Dyslexia Training Videotaped series is currently used in 300 Texas school districts, school districts in states across the nation, and English language programs in seven countries.
Contact: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219. (214) 559-7525 Or Contact: Educators Publishing Service: (800) 225-5750
Computer Software - CD-ROM
Multisensory Reading, Spelling and Penmanship CD-ROM, developed by Noreen Rogers Multisensory reading, spelling and penmanship program. Based on the principles and techniques of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Teaches beginning to advanced reading and spelling skills to adults, adolescents and children, ages 10 and over. Cost is around $250.00.
Contact: The Rogers Center for Learning, 388 Market Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, California 94111. (415) 623-2763: Website, www.rogerscenter.com
Lexia Learning System for Reading
Orton-Gillingham based software. Multisensory reading, spelling and writing program.
For a free demonstration disk and brochure, contact: (800) 435-3942 / Website www.lexialearning.com
UltraPhonics Tutor 2: Orton-Gillingham Tutoring Software
Family, Tutor, and School Editions. Teaches up to an early 5th grade reading level.
Contact: 1-888-PROLEXIA, Web site: www.prolexia.com Fax: (507) 776-5394
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Here is a page of theirs that lists RESOURCES:
Recommended Books
Playing a Poor Hand Well by Dr. Mark Katz
I Can Learn by The California State Department of Education
Lonely, Sad & Angry by Dr. Barbara D. Ingersoll and Dr. Goldstein
ADD and the College Student by Dr. Patricia Quinn
Women with ADD by Sari Solden
The Misunderstood Child by Larry Silver
Driven to Distraction by Dr. J. Ratey and Dr. E. Hallowell
Parents’ Guide to ADD by S. McCarney and A.M. Bauer
Succeeding in College with ADHD by Dr.Jennifer S. Bramer
Succeeding Against the Odds by Sally Smith
Teenagers with ADHD: A Parents’ Guide by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
Survival Guide for Kids with Learning Differences by Fisher and Cummings
In the Mind’s Eye by Thomas West
No Easy Answers by Sally Smith
Learning Disability Contemporary Viewpoints by Dr. Richard Goldman
Overcoming Underachieving by Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. Nancy Mather
Advice to Parents on ADD by Dr. Larry Silver
Learning Disabilities and Discipline - PBS Guide to Video
Socially ADDept by Janet Z. Giler, Ph.D.
The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read by John Corcoran with Carole C. Carlson
Recommended Video Tapes
Why Won’t My Child Pay Attention? by Dr. Sam Goldstein
Why Isn’t My Child Happy? by Dr. Sam Goldstein
Dyslexia: The Hidden Disability by Grand Rapids Community College
How Difficult Can It Be? - PBS video by Richard Lavoie
Learning Disabilities and Social Skills: Last One Picked, First One Picked On by Richard Lavoie
L.D. and Discipline: When the Chips Are Down - PBS video by Richard Lavoie
I’m Not Stupid by The Learning Disabilities Association of America
Leaders Guide to L.D. by The Learning Disabilities Association of America
ADHD: What Can We Do? by Russell A. Barkley
ADHD in the Classroom by Russell A. Barkley
ADHD in Adults by Russell A. Barkley
A New Look at ADHD by Russell A. Barkley
A Child’s First Words by The Learning Disabilities Association of Orange County
How to Help Your Child in School by Sandra Rief
ADD Is A Family Affair by Jonathan Scott Halverstadt, M.S.
Recommended Newsletters, Journals & Publications
The GRAM (Newsletter)
Learning Disabilities Association of California
PO Box 601067
Sacramento, CA 95860
Phone: (916)725-7881
FAX: (916)725-8786
LDA-CA Membership $45 includes a local newsletter, the state newsletter, The GRAM, and the national newsletter Newsbriefs.
State non-profit membership organization with state and local chapters that conducts an annual conference and offers information and various publications.
Learning Disabilities: A Multi-disciplinary Journal
Published by Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Phone: (888) 300-6710 or (412) 341-1515
Fax (412) 344-0224
Web: www.LDAAmerica.org
Email: [email protected]
Annual subscription (two issues) Cost $25.00
ATTENTION (Newsletter)
Published by CH.A.D.D. / Children with Attention Deficit Disorders
Formerly CH.A.D.D. / Ch.A.D.D.ER Box
8181 Professional Place Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
Phone: (800) 233-4050
Fax: (305) 587-4599
Web: www.chadd.org
Published quarterly with membership $45.
The ADHD Report (Newsletter)
Russell A Barkley & Associates
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
Subscriptions: (six issues)
Individual $70 - Institution $99
The ADHD Challenge (Newsletter)
PO Box 2277
W. Peabody, MA 01960
(800) ADD-2322
FAX - (978) 53-LEARN
Individual subscription published bimonthly $35. Addresses challenges faced by women with Attention Deficit Disorder.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) (Newsletter)
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 545-7510
Fax: (212) 545-9665
Toll-free Information & Referral (888) 575-7373
Web: www.ncld.org
National non-profit membership organization which offers a free Information & Referral Service, conducts educational programs, raises public awareness of learning disabilities (LD), and advocates for improved legislation and services for those with LD.
News Alert and NCLD News newsletters included with an Individual membership of $35.
ADDvance (Newsletter)
Advantage Books
4400 East-West Hwy Suite 816
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (888) 238-8588 Email: [email protected]
Fax: (301) 680-0965
Web Page: www.addvance.com
Published bimonthly $29.95.
A magazine for women with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Sensory Integration International (Newsletter)
1402 Cravens Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(213) 533-8338
Annual Membership: Regular (Individual) - $30; Organizations - $50
The International Dyslexia Association
(Formerly The Orton Dyslexia Society)
8600 La Salle Road Suite 382
Chester Building
Baltimore, MD 21286-2044
Phone: (410) 296-0232 or (800) 222-3123
Fax: (410) 321-5069
Web: www.interdys.org
Email: [email protected]
International non-profit membership organization that offers training in language programs and provides publications relating to dyslexia. Chapters are located in most states. Publications include Annals of Dyslexia (annual journal), Perspectives on Dyslexia (quarterly newsletter), the Orton Emertus Series and more. This is the only national non-profit organization solely concerned with dyslexia.
Slingerland Institute for Literacy (Newsletter)
One Bellevue Center
411 108th Ave. N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98004
Annual Membership $35
California Association of Resource Specialists (CARS) (Newsletter)
PO Box 7469
Citrus Heights, CA 95621-7469
Phone (916) 721-6119
FAX (916) 721-8236
Associate Membership $35
Stuttering Foundation of America (Newsletter)
3100 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 603
PO Box 11749
Memphis, TN 38111-0749
Phone: (800) 992-9392 - (901) 452-7343
FAX: (901) 452-3931
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stutterfa.org
Cost: $10 (Postage)
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. (Newsletter)
42-40 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361-2861
Phone: (718) 224-2999
Individual Membership $35
The Special EDge (Newsletter)
Resources in Special Education (RiSE)
West Ed - Sacramento Office
4293 Street, Fourth Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 492-9990
Fax: (916) 492-9995
Providing information development and dissemination for the California Special Education Division under the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development.
Quarterly Audio Update (Newsletter)
Reed Martin, J.D., Conferences and Publications
PO Box 487
Morgantown, WV 26507
Phone: (304) 598-3406
Fax: (304) 598-3512
Email: [email protected]
Web: //www.reedmartin.com
Audio format (one hour tape) sent every three months with valuable information on special education law: about DEA Amendments, New DEA Regulations, Section 504, ADA, Interpretations from Federal Agencies and more. Updates on court cases in: transition planning, teacher training, damages, IEPs, parents’ rights, more. Annually $59 - Single Issue $16.95 ($2 s/h)
Special Education Rights Update (Newsletter)
Reed Martin, J.D., Conferences and Publications
P.O. Box 487
Morgantown, WV 26507
Phone: (304) 598-3406
Fax: (304) 598-3512
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.reedmartin.com
Written 8-12 page newsletter on Special Education Rights. Published quarterly. Practical and usable information about special education law: (DEA Amendments; the New DEA regulations; Section 504, and the ADA.) Each quarterly newsletter will feature information on procedural rights and will detail information on important topics in special education. Annually $57 - Single lssue $16.95 ($2s/h)
Special Education Rights & Responsibilities Seventh Edition - Written by Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) & Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
Toll Free/TTY: (800) 776-5746
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday through Friday
Central Office
100 Howe Ave., Suite 185-N
Sacramento, CA 95828
Legal Unit - (916) 488-9950
Administrative - (916) 488-9950
Donation $10
Can be downloaded via website: www.pai.ca.org
The Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates
COPAA Notes (Newsletter)
PO Box 81-7327
Hollywood, FL 33081-0327
Phone: (954) 966-4489
Fax: (954) 966-8561
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.copaa.net
Published quarterly and is distributed to COPAA members as part of their membership; non-members may subscribe for $50 per year.
Free Resources
California Special Educational Programs A Composite of Laws*
Education Code - Part 30, Other Related Laws, and California Code of Regulations - Title 5
*i Revised to Cover Laws Enacted During 1998
721 Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 657-4766
Fax: (916) 657-4975
Free of Charge
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
800 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 200
Washington DC 20202-7560
For more information about NIFL projects, visit the LINCS home page at http://novel.nifl.gov
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
PO Box 1492
Washington DC 20013-1492
(800) 695-0285 (Voice/TTY)
(202) 884-8200 (Voice/TTY)
Fax: (202) 884-8441
E-mail: [email protected]
Gopher: [email protected]
Web: www.nichcy.org
Information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Information available also in Spanish.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC/CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-5989
Phone: (800) 328-0272
Web: www.cec.sped.org/ericec.htm.
Email: [email protected].
Electronic Answering System: [email protected].
A national information system on education with a large database of education materials. Publishes and disseminates information, serves as a resource center for the general public, and promotes the dissemination of research.
National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center (National ALLD Center)
LINKAGES (Newsletter)
C/o Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20009-1202
Phone: (800) 953-2553 or (202) 884-8185
Fax: (202) 884-8422Email: [email protected]
Non-profit organization established by the National Institute for Literacy that provides information regarding the impact of LD on literacy and offers technical assistance to practitioners in current best practices. Can provide a list of state resources on literacy and LD; information and materials on the relationship between adult literacy and LD, and on current practice at no charge.