Do you know people, possibly family members, who have dyslexia? Have
you ever wondered what this truly means? Join
staff from the Nelms Foundation and the Nelms
Dyslexia Center to learn about this fascinating,
challenging, heartbreaking, and yet inspiring
world of dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language-based
learning difference that affects a person’s ability to read, spell, and write. It is neurological in
origin, unrelated to intelligence, and often runs in families. Students with dyslexia face extreme
challenges that significantly impact their selfesteem. Yet, many people with dyslexia have
made monumental achievements in society.
In this session, we will learn the science behind
dyslexia, how it’s identified, and why effective
instruction, called Academic Language Therapy,
can rewire the brain for reading. We will discuss
the support students need, Arkansas’s strong
laws yet challenging loopholes, and the very
different trajectories of those students who receive effective dyslexia support and those who
do not. This session includes a dyslexia immersion activity, which offers a firsthand glimpse
into the challenges of learning with dyslexia.
Finally, we’ll tour the Nelms Dyslexia Center to
learn more about its mission and how it’s supporting students and families throughout their
dyslexia journey. Activity Level: 1