Dyslexia affects 5 to 20% of the population and is the most common cause of difficulties with learning to read, write and spell. It is a hereditary, neurological condition.
With effective instruction, individuals with dyslexia can learn to read and write well. Evidence has shown that Structured Literacy instruction is good for all children and essential for students with ...
“Unlocking potential” for your child with dyslexia requires finding the keys to both literacy and self-esteem. For many, early literacy struggles cause lasting negative impacts on self-esteem and confidence. ...
We are very pleased to provide a new and wonderful French video resource, L'enseignement des correspondances graphème-phonème. This french language video was created by Elisabeth Beaulieu, sponsored by the Conseil scolaire […]
Implementing structured literacy instruction in the kindergarten classroom: A three-part webinar series by Emily Moorhead In this three-part series, Emily Moorhead discusses and demonstrates the implementation of structured literacy instruction […]
One of the most common questions we get is “reading with my child doesn’t seem to be working, what else can I do help them learn to read?” Last year […]
IDA Ontario member since: 2018 Tell us a bit about yourself: I have always loved working with children, and have been active in: running my own government-sponsored summer camp volunteered […]
IDA Ontario is an entirely volunteer-run charity, and everything we do is made possible by our members and volunteers. We are a dynamic group of individuals from across the country […]
Following the unexpected postponement of our 2020 Literacy & Learning Conference, we wanted to create alternative opportunities for professional learning from home. While we already had a series of webinars […]
IDA Ontario has prepared a Submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read Inquiry (March 2020). This detailed document provides a thorough discussion of the issues and challenges […]
Dyslexia has been a hot topic in the news recently. Individuals from all walks of life have been sharing their stories of struggles and triumphs to break the stigma of […]