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Improve Your Spelling Skills with this App

Like with anything in life, practice makes perfect. Even for students with learning disabilities, repetitive, fun learning can make a huge difference in improving their most difficult areas.

The Brilliant Spelling app offers a fun, easy way to practice spelling skills. Its interactive learning strategy also helps improve vocabulary by teaching new words in an exciting way. A great way for anyone to improve their spelling, this app is sure to give you results while providing great entertainment.

The Literacy and Language Center offers many specialized programs that help typical learners and people with learning disabilities overcome the challenges of reading, writing, and spelling. If you’re interested in finding out more about what we have to offer, call us at (415) 504-3077 today.

Project Commotion Summer 2012 Workshop!

This summer, Project Commotion and The Literacy and Language Center in San Francisco will present Intensive Learning Workshops. These workshops are half day programs that will merge gross motor development, literacy and language, sensory integration and awareness, social skills, and play for youth.

There will be 8 sessions in June and July, Monday through Thursday, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 13 are invited to sign up!

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For more information about the Summer 2012 Intensive Learning Workshops,  you can click the brochures above for a larger view or call The Literacy & Language Center at (415) 504-3077. Don't miss this opportunity!

Learn More About Reading Programs and Dyslexia

We have recently discussed multi-sensory reading programs and myths about dyslexia. You can find additional information on these subjects with the links below!

• The International Dyslexia Association provides more information on the benefits of multi-sensory instruction.
• For examples of multi-sensory teaching methods, take a look at this article from ReadingRockets.org.
• You can learn about additional myths and truths regarding dyslexia on the website of The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity.
• This article from the Child Mind Institute provides more information on common myths about dyslexia.
• To find out more about debunking dyslexia myths, check out this article from the University of Michigan.

To learn more about the reading programs offered at the Literacy and Language Center, call us today at (415) 504-3077.

Download this App to Learn More about Dyslexia

Dyslexia can be a confusing condition for both parents and children. What is Dyslexia?, an app for the iPhone and other Apple devices, provides information to help children who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and their parents.

This app features a quiz to help users identify the signs of dyslexia. The app also includes a video comic that shows the story of a dyslexic individual. Parents of children with dyslexia can find tips for helping their child at home.

At The Literacy and Language Center in San Francisco, we provide comprehensive support and learning programs for children with dyslexia. To learn more about dyslexia or the programs we offer, call The Literacy and Language Center today at (415) 504-3077.

Learn More About Learning Disabilities

In our latest blogs, we’ve looked at famous people who have dyslexia and steps that parents can take after their child has been diagnosed with a learning disability. Take a look at the resources below to discover additional information on these topics. 

• This article from The Huffington Post discusses Orlando Bloom’s appearance at the 2010 Child Mind Institute’s dyslexia lecture series.
• You can learn about other celebrities who have dyslexia with this slideshow from Fox News.
• Disabled-World.com provides additional information on famous individuals with dyslexia.
• To learn more about helping your child after a learning disability diagnosis, take a look at this article from HelpGuide.org.
• Check out this article from EmpoweringParents.com for more information on learning disabilities in children.

To learn more about the learning programs offered at The Literacy and Language Center in San Francisco, call us today at (415) 504-3077.