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The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity - Yale School of Medicine Toggle main menu visibility Search The Center The Center Back Our Mission Our Leadership From the Directors What We Do Dyslexia Dyslexia Back What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia FAQ Signs of Dyslexia Early Clues Declaration of Rights Use The Word Dyslexia Dyslexia-Friendly Environment Dyslexia PSA Research & Science Research & Science Back YCDC Research Overcoming Dyslexia Resources Resources Back Accommodations Resources Back Accommodations Time & Tools Understanding the Law Interventions Defined Parents Resources Back Parents What Parents Can Do School Strategies Stories from Parents Educators Resources Back Educators Instruction School Culture Dyslexic Kids & Adults Resources Back Dyslexic Kids & Adults Tips From Students On Being Dyslexic College Planning Reading Stories from Dyslexics Dyslexic Students Speak Out Creative Kids Tools & Technology Resources Back Tools & Technology Tech Tips Suggested Reading Success Stories Advocacy Advocacy Back Advocacy Outreach National Advocacy Kids Making a Difference Toolkit for Parents, Educators and Students Advocacy Back Toolkit for Parents, Educators and Students Talking About Dyslexia Guide Dyslexia one-pager What You Can Do Social Media Awareness Campaign Printable Materials YCDC Initiatives Advocacy Back YCDC Initiatives Multicultural Outreach Library Outreach News & Press News & Press Back Dyslexia in the News Newsletters Press Kit Donate What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is an unexpected difficulty in learning to read. Dyslexia takes away an individual’s ability to read quickly and automatically, and to retrieve spoken words easily, but it does not dampen one’s creativity and ingenuity. LEARN MORE Dyslexic Kids & Adults Parents Educators Featured Instruction Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen The federal First Step Act legislation defines "a dyslexia screening program means a screening program for dyslexia that is (A) evidence-based with proven psychometrics for validity; (B) efficient and low-cost; and (C) readily available." And those characteristics precisely describe the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen™. The Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen™ is an efficient, reliable, and user-friendly universal screening measure for K-3 students who may be at risk for dyslexia. Dr. Sally Shaywitz created this unique evidence-based screening tool. LEARN MORE In Praise of Breadth We are excited to share with our YCDC family this new commentary, which is especially important for parents of a dyslexic child. READ MORE News & Press NEW: New York City Schools Launch Screening with Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen LEARN MORE Giving to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity The generosity of friends of the Center inspires us and has allowed our Center to make major contributions to dyslexia. LEARN MORE YCDC Research A new study examined white matter development trajectories in children with dysfluent reading (20 dysfluent and inaccurate readers, 36 dysfluent and accurate readers) compared to non-impaired readers (n=14) over 18 months. MORE RESEARCH Who we are Our mission is to illuminate the creative and intellectual strengths of those with dyslexia, to disseminate the latest scientific research and practical resources, and to transform the treatment of all dyslexic children and adults. LEARN MORE Successful Dyslexics See more Successful Dyslexics John Hickenlooper, Former Governor of Colorado If Coloradans wanted the kind of governor they could have a beer with, they elected him. In fact, many had already knocked down a few with three-term governor John Hickenlooper, who was a brewpub owner before he became mayor of Denver at age 50. Even his tongue twister of a name didn’t stop his unlikely ascent up the political ladder. LEARN MORE Dyslexia and Bullying Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz discuss the link between dyslexia and bullying. READ MORE Talking About Dyslexia Guide Help dispel misconceptions and ensure all dyslexic individuals have the support they need to succeed. Download PDF Tips From Students Strategies we compiled from the real experts – dyslexic kids with papers due, tests next week and books to read. MORE INFORMATION Scroll to Top What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is defined as an unexpected difficulty in learning to read. Dyslexia takes away an individual’s ability to read quickly and automatically, and to retrieve spoken words easily, but it does not dampen their creativity and ingenuity. Latest Article Tips From Students Nobody can fully appreciate what it’s like to be a student with dyslexia as well as another student … READ MORE Email Newsletter Signup Please enter your email address to sign up for our mailing list. Email Address Thanks for signing up! SUBMIT Note: In each email you receive, there will be a link to unsubscribe or change areas of interest. Your privacy is important to us - please read our Email Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2017 The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity Site Map...