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Written Expression & Dyslexia with Diane Douglas
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Diane Douglas about Written Expression and Dyslexia. Diane is an SLP here at RLLC. While everyone at the clinic specializes in dyslexia, Diane also specializes in writing therapy. Today you will learn: What written expression is Why it’s so hard for students to get started with writing assignments The connection between language and written expression How dyslexia can affect a student’s written expression How writing is taught, especially to a student with dyslexia Some helpful strategies for parents to help their children edit their work Links and Resources: Diane’s Bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/diane-douglas/ ASHA’s definition of written language disorders: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/written-language-disorders/ Understood.com’s definition of written language disorders: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/what-is-written-expression-disorder Symptoms of a written expression disorder: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/expressive-language-disorder-symptoms?_sp=bbf1096c-6716-410a-b4e4-d82b2061d0fb.1663866026806 Ways to encourage writing: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-great-ways-to-encourage-your-grade-schoolers-writing?_sp=bbf1096c-6716-410a-b4e4-d82b2061d0fb.1663866086865 Reading Rockets “Developing Writing and Spelling at Home”: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-writing-and-spelling-home Parent toolkit to help with writing: http://www.ldonline.org/article/Tool_Kit_for_Parents%3A_Tips_for_Helping_With_Writing_Tasks Understanding Dysgraphia: https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia-2/ Make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode! Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readingllcenter Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/readingllcenter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlbl8Ea8DJFADaNU9ZK1Vw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reading-and-language-learning-center
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