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If Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, then do all children with dyslexia have DLD?

Access the featured research publication in the Fall 2022 issue of The Beacon: Understanding Dyslexia in the Context of Developmental Language Disorders by Suzanne Adlof and Tiffany Hogan. Read here.

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and October 14 marked 2022 Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day. With such notable recognition, this month is an important time to learn about
language-based learning disabilities and advocate for children diagnosed with dyslexia and DLD.

What is a Developmental Language Disorder?
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a term that originated in 2017, but the condition has been documented for centuries. It has been known as other classifications including specific language impairment, speech-language impairment, expressive-receptive language disorder, and language delay.

DLD affects about 1 in 14 children, and children with DLD have a higher likelihood of developing dyslexia. Lack of awareness about the prevalence of DLD and its impact on language learning, academic progress, and social development have led to insufficient resources and interventions for individuals with this lifelong disorder.

Resources:
Join us for the annual Fall Community Lecture with featured lecturer Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP.

Developmental Language Disorder: The Highly Prevalent Learning Disability Hidden In Plain Sight.

Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ET

This virtual event is FREE to attend. Registration is required.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Windward Institute (WI) is committed to advocacy for all children with language-based learning disabilities, offering professional learning opportunities and resources led by experts.

NEW Featured Workshop, November 30, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This course addresses the increasing demands in expository reading comprehension and writing in the elementary grades, which require students to read and respond to highly complex and technical nonfiction text.

  • LIVE virtual workshop with opportunities for interactive practice, collaboration, and feedback
  • Appropriate for educators of students in grades 1 - 5
  • Participants will learn applicable strategies such as developing graphic organizers, building questioning techniques, and creating summary activities using The Windward School’s Expository Writing Program.
  • Curriculum resources will be shared with participants to use for their own instruction. 

Upcoming November Workshops
November 2
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
November 15
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
November 30
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH
Build Awareness - Advocate - Transform Lives

Take the next steps to expand your knowledge about evidence-based reading instruction that benefits all children.


During Dyslexia Awareness Month and beyond, The Windward Institute provides evidence-based, research informed free resources to stay up to date with current expertise, information, and events on reading and childhood literacy.

Read key takeaways from the recent workshop, Unpacking The Science of Reading for Children with Dyslexia, with Windward Institute faculty member and renowned reading expert, Molly Ness, PhD.
Research Education ADvocacy PODCAST
Word Reading Instruction and Support for Struggling Readers with Katie Pace Miles, PhD

In episode 37, Dr. Miles explains orthographic mapping, a fundamental strategy for literacy development, demonstrating that children do not learn to read by memorizing whole words. Additionally, Dr. Miles discusses her current work training pre-service teachers in high-quality interventions for struggling readers in New York City. 
This episode is timely for Dyslexia Awareness Month as Dr. Miles discusses essential instructional practices to support students identified with dyslexia that are also effective for all emerging readers. 

Listen to the full conversation, and access resources and bookmarks here.
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