Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

How is Dyslexia Diagnosed?

Posted by Brainspring on 24th Sep 2014

  Hi everyone, I started rereading Overcoming Dyslexia, by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, a few weeks ago.  I found myself learning just as much the second time around as I did when I first read the book a … read more

Multisensory Monday- Bunny Hop and Scrabble Slam

Posted by Brainspring on 21st Sep 2014

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  This week I am featuring 2 ideas from Dite at Ladder Learning Services.  I was having some email difficulty recently and I missed sharing a couple of Dite … read more

Multisensory Monday- Mismatch Word

Posted by Brainspring on 14th Sep 2014

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  I am at the airport right now, waiting to catch a plane to train a new group of teachers in Phonics First.  Thankfully, the Detroit airport has free wirel … read more

Early Signs of Dyslexia

Posted by Brainspring on 10th Sep 2014

Hi everyone, I listened to an interview with Sally Shaywitz on the program Disability Matters as I was cooking dinner the other night.  Dr. Sally Shaywitz is a leader in the field of reading research. … read more

Multisensory Monday- Three in a Row

Posted by Brainspring on 7th Sep 2014

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  Today I have another idea inspired by a teacher who attended a training over the summer.  People have been sharing so many activities and ideas with me th … read more

Multisensory Structured Language Teaching

Posted by Brainspring on 3rd Sep 2014

Hi everyone, I hope you all enjoyed a long, relaxing Labor Day weekend!  Since almost everyone has started their school year, I want to remind you that I am here to help however I can.  Don’t hesitate … read more