Myth #16 for #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth: "Advocating for children with #dyslexia and #reading impairments is a waste of time because the system will never change!" NOT TRUE! #Dyslexia awareness as well as the 'Science of #Reading" movement has moved mountains so far...1/5
...but a lot more advocacy is needed. A big shoutout goes to the Decoding #Dyslexia movement, a parent-led grassroots organization that is behind many of the recent #dyslexia and #screening for #reading milestones and disabilities laws. 2/5
Others are fierce advocators for the implementation of the "Science of Reading" into classrooms. A lot more work is needed so that every child can reach their full potential & every teacher is empowered to teach children how to read effectively with evidence-based curricula. 3/5
Want to join the movement & help with advocacy? Check out your local Decoding Dyslexia Chapter; e.g. @DDyslexiaMA, @dyslexiasomd, @DDWI13, @DDIA13, @DecodDyslexiaRI, @dyslexiaON, @DDyslexiaCT, @DDSC1n5, @DDIN2013, @DyslexiaMO or @reading_league or @DyslexiaIDA & its chapters 4/5
Stay informed with work by @ehanford, podcasts e.g. by @GleanEducation & @tiffanyphogan; books e.g. by @StanDehaene @MaryanneWolf_ & @markseidenberg Reply to this thread & let us know about your next advocacy goals & who you follow here so that all benefit #untileverychidlcanread
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