Learning Difference Awareness

April 26, 2012

We want you to attend the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference!

We are offering an attendance ticket for free to one adult! Please contact us through the website, and tell us about yourself, your connection to educational disabilities, and why you would benefit from attending this conference. One person will be selected to attend. The Listening to Learn Guild is pleased to be a sponsor of [...]

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March 13, 2012

The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses

These books are great for parents to help young, struggling students know that they are not alone in their challenges

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February 11, 2012

You like us, you really, really like us!

Show us the love this Valentine’s Day. Please help us spread the word about the mission of The Listening to Learn Guild, Inc. by “liking us” on Facebook. We need just a few more “likes” to become an easily visible page! Help us help thousands of students in the Denver metro area who learn differently with the [...]

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February 05, 2012

Great resources and FAQs for college transition.

Once a student graduates from high school, the legal rights arena changes significantly. Accommodations that may have been available in high school may not be available in college. Check out the website for the Association on Higher Education and Disability. This site offers a very good transition resource list for students, as well as concise FAQ’s for parents [...]

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January 28, 2012

The “D” Word: Understanding Dyslexia

Congratulations to Director James Redford and Shadow Creek Films for creating this wonderful new documentary, The “D” Word: Understanding Dyslexia”, which explores the frustrations, difficulties, and even humor that all families struggling with dyslexia share. As Mr. Redford states on his website, “this film reveals that dyslexia is a neurological issue, not a character flaw. [...]

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January 24, 2012

Fox News shares study: Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia

Early intervention can be possible – even before reading problems are identified, and reading delays occur. Scientists from Children’s Hospital Boston conducted a small study showing that scans in young children can identify signs of dyslexia. Instead of waiting for a child to experience failure in reading and the associated frustration, and lack of self-esteem, scientists [...]

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October 21, 2011

Choosing a Therapy for Dyslexia

In this era of internet advertising, choosing an appropriate therapy or treatment program for dyslexia can be a daunting task for parents, and educators. In order to avoid wasting valuable time and money, it is important to research various options carefully. In the latest issue of Perspectives on Language and Literacy, Winter 2011, Vol. 37, No. 1, [...]

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October 18, 2011

Experience Dyslexia: 360 Perspective

Have you ever wondered what its like to have dyslexia or a learning disability? Come experience it for yourself and gain insights and deepen your understanding of this invisible disability that affects approximately 1 in 5 people. The 360 Panel is your opportunity to hear from a diverse group of local panel of experts regarding dyslexia. [...]

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October 01, 2011

Congratulations and thank you!

The Listening to Learn Guild would like to congratulate and thank Jennifer Blair-Cockrum and her committee for presenting an outstanding Community Resource Fair for the Dyslexia Awareness Campaign today at Metro’s Auraria Campus. Special thanks go out to the sponsors, Learning Ally, Metropolitan State College of Denver at Auraria, Urban Connections, and the Access Center, [...]

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September 30, 2011