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Academic Language Therapy is intensive and life-changing for students with dyslexia.
Academic language therapy is an intensive therapeutic approach for students struggling to develop age- and grade- level literacy skills. Instruction begins with the basics of literacy and rebuilds the learning continuum step-by-step. Academic therapy starts from ground zero so that no gaps are left in the student’s grasp of and facility with processing information in reading, writing, spelling, and/or math. It includes an adaptation of the content, curriculum, and materials based on the student’s skills and specific needs. International Dyslexia Association Fact Sheet |
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Curriculum
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Evidence-based, structured literacy curricula are used to meet the diverse needs of our students. Each intervention program is tailored to the specific learning needs of the student.
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As a self-advocate with Down syndrome, I am so excited to present the Down-Right Perfect Gifts collections of hand-crafted jewelry along with specially-designed gifts to honor the abilities, achievements, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome.
My goal is two-fold: I want to use my creative abilities to help raise awareness of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome while working towards my own goal of living and working independently!
My goal is two-fold: I want to use my creative abilities to help raise awareness of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome while working towards my own goal of living and working independently!
There is no "DYS" in my "ABILITY"!
I set my mind to do something,
I work hard, and I ACHIEVE!
Facts about Down Syndrome
1. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra copy of the 21 chromosome. The additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
2. According to the CDC, 1 in every 772 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome.
About 5,100 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
3. Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and of all socio-economic levels.
4. The incidence of Down syndrome increases with the age of the mother. But, due to higher fertility rates in younger women, 51% of babies with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age.
5. People with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, vote, and contribute to their communities in many wonderful ways.
6. People with Down syndrome socialize and have meaningful friendships. Some choose to date, maintain ongoing relationships, and marry.
7. Like anybody else, people with Down syndrome want to have a job where their work will be valued. While they may initially require job supports such as a job coach, people with Down syndrome can be successfully independent in the workplace.
8. People "have" Down syndrome, they do not "suffer" from it and are not "afflicted" by it.
9. All people with Down syndrome experience cognitive delays, but the effect is usually mild to moderate and is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual person possesses.
10. People with Down syndrome have feelings just like anyone else. They are not always happy. They experience the full range of emotions. they respond to positive expressions of friendship and are hurt or upset by inconsiderate behavior.
11. People with Down syndrome want the same things as others. They want to work, have friends, live independently, get married, and have a meaningful career.
12. People with Down syndrome actively partake in advocacy efforts that impact their lives. NDAA regularly invites individuals with Down syndrome to advocate on Capitol Hill on legislative issues beneficial to the Down syndrome community.
There is no "DYS" in my "ABILITY".
I set my mind to it, I work hard,
and I achieve!
- Hannah
