EducationMedical New York’s Legislative Leap: Mandating Insurance Coverage for Dyslexia Interventions by Russ Loyd January 5, 2025 by Russ Loyd January 5, 2025 New York State has enacted legislation mandating insurance coverage for dyslexia screenings and interventions, addressing financial barriers for families. This landmark initiative promotes early detection, support, and embraces neurodiversity in education.
EducationFeatured Pine-Richland (Pittsburgh) student advocates on behalf of peers with dyslexia by Russ Loyd October 31, 2024 by Russ Loyd October 31, 2024 Think back to the ups and downs of your early years in school. Then consider how the experience must have been for students like…
EducationResources Oklahoma Senator Advocates for Certified Academic Language Therapists to Support Dyslexic Learners by Russ Loyd October 10, 2024 by Russ Loyd October 10, 2024 Oklahoma Senator Carri Hicks advocates for a CALT program to support dyslexic students through specialized, evidence-based literacy interventions in schools.
EducationResources First-of-Its-Kind Dyslexia and Reading Report Unveiled in Nebraska: A Game Changer for Education by Russ Loyd October 4, 2024 by Russ Loyd October 4, 2024 A groundbreaking report on dyslexia and reading, recently unveiled by the Nebraska Department of Education, is setting new standards for addressing reading difficulties in…
EducationParents Dyslexia in Schools | Raphaëla Delattre & Anna Black | TEDx Youth International School of Luxembourg by Russ Loyd October 3, 2024 by Russ Loyd October 3, 2024 Two students advocate for neurodiversity awareness, emphasizing support for individuals with dyslexia and promoting inclusivity for future generations despite prevalent misconceptions.
EducationResources The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B: Key Statutory and Regulatory Provisions by Russ Loyd August 30, 2024 by Russ Loyd August 30, 2024 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes grant programs for special education services, ensuring educational and procedural guarantees for children with disabilities and their families.
EducationParents Cool Guide to Shared Traits of Giftedness + ADHD + Autism by Russ Loyd June 4, 2024 by Russ Loyd June 4, 2024 A Cool Guide to Shared Traits of Giftedness + ADHD + Autism.
Education How Teaching Neurodivergent Kids About Their Brains Helps Them Flourish by Russ Loyd May 31, 2024 by Russ Loyd May 31, 2024 An article in Scientific American highlights the benefits of teaching neurodivergent children about their unique brains, leading to improved academic performance, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. Educators and parents play a crucial role in unlocking their potential.
Education [The Hechinger Report] PROOF POINTS: Controversies within the science of reading by Russ Loyd February 26, 2024 by Russ Loyd February 26, 2024 A growing number of researchers are criticizing an overemphasis on auditory skills by JILL BARSHAY February 26, 2024 The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit…
Education Book Review: Help Them Learn with their Strengths: Case studies of students with dyslexia by Russ Loyd January 29, 2024 by Russ Loyd January 29, 2024 Available on Amazon Here Students with Dyslexia already have unique skills and talents outside of reading, writing, and spelling. These skills and talents are…