Dyslexia Expert Dr. Ciloue Stewart to Speak at Lackman Library
What do John Grisham, Charles Schwab, Magic Johnson, Ansel Adams and Cher all have in common? They have all achieved success, despite being included in the 5-15% of people with the learning disability of Dyslexia.
On Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ciloue Stewart, family therapist and president of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), will present information about Dyslexia at the Lackman Library. She will be assisted by Lorri Wolf, who is a Reading Therapist and past president of the IDA. Attendees will leave better prepared to detect the need for help and learn about proven treatment methods.
Dr. Stewart became involved with the IDA and is passionate about serving on the board because of her personal experience watching family members become successful professionals despite the challenges of Dyslexia. She also works with families whose children have dyslexia or other learning disabilities to improve parenting effectiveness and relational quality.
Despite excellent and dedicated area educators, dyslexia often remains a misunderstood concept. The field of learning disabilities has long believed that every child can learn; it’s just a matter of whether we can find the right ways to teach them.
Lackman Library Branch Manager Helen Hokanson, in preparation for the upcoming presentation on Tuesday night, interviewed Dr. Stewart.
How did you become involved with the International Dyslexia Association?
I feel passionate about serving on the board for a number of reasons. The first reason is my experience with having family members who have dyslexia and that, in spite of it, have achieved professional success. My second reason is from my experience as a psychotherapist. I have enjoyed the opportunity of working with both children and adults, who have dyslexia or other learning disabilities. In particular I have enjoyed helping parents become more effective in working with this disability.
How do parents benefit from belonging to the IDA?
As members, you'll have access to the latest studies and research results on dyslexia remediation and accommodation, as well as other pertinent and helpful info regarding "living with" and "overcoming" dyslexia.
What can educators learn from the IDA?
Although we have excellent and dedicated educators in our school district, dyslexia is often still a misunderstood concept. The field of learning disabilities has long believed and proven that every child can learn. It's just a matter of whether we can find the right ways to teach them! So, if equipped with sufficient knowledge about dyslexia and other learning disabilities, our school teachers, who play a crucial role in children's daily education, can make a huge difference in detecting and learning disability needs early and making informed referrals for help.
How many people in the U.S. are affected by dyslexia?
It's generally accepted that 5-15% of the population has dyslexia, approximately ten in every hundred.
How have treatment options changed over time?
Overall, phonological and multi-sensorial methods have been scientifically proven to be effective. We'll be covering this in more detail on Tuesday night.
Is it important to stay informed of new strategies for treating dyslexia?
The key is to look for scientific evidence behind each claim.
Do you have examples of successful people who have dyslexia?
They are aplenty throughout history. Below is a few examples: for writers Hans Christian Andersen, John Grisham and John Irving, for political leaders Winston Churchill and Nelson Rockefeller, for business leaders Henry Ford and Charles Schwab, for athletes Muhammad Ali and Magic Johnson, for artists Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and Ansel Adams, and for entertainers Cher, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno, John Lennon and Harrison Ford.
Anything else you would like to add?
No. I hope this was helpful. Thank you for including this talk on the blog. Ciloue
On Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ciloue Stewart, family therapist and president of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), will present information about Dyslexia at the Lackman Library. She will be assisted by Lorri Wolf, who is a Reading Therapist and past president of the IDA. Attendees will leave better prepared to detect the need for help and learn about proven treatment methods.
Dr. Stewart became involved with the IDA and is passionate about serving on the board because of her personal experience watching family members become successful professionals despite the challenges of Dyslexia. She also works with families whose children have dyslexia or other learning disabilities to improve parenting effectiveness and relational quality.
Despite excellent and dedicated area educators, dyslexia often remains a misunderstood concept. The field of learning disabilities has long believed that every child can learn; it’s just a matter of whether we can find the right ways to teach them.
Lackman Library Branch Manager Helen Hokanson, in preparation for the upcoming presentation on Tuesday night, interviewed Dr. Stewart.
How did you become involved with the International Dyslexia Association?
I feel passionate about serving on the board for a number of reasons. The first reason is my experience with having family members who have dyslexia and that, in spite of it, have achieved professional success. My second reason is from my experience as a psychotherapist. I have enjoyed the opportunity of working with both children and adults, who have dyslexia or other learning disabilities. In particular I have enjoyed helping parents become more effective in working with this disability.
How do parents benefit from belonging to the IDA?
As members, you'll have access to the latest studies and research results on dyslexia remediation and accommodation, as well as other pertinent and helpful info regarding "living with" and "overcoming" dyslexia.
What can educators learn from the IDA?
Although we have excellent and dedicated educators in our school district, dyslexia is often still a misunderstood concept. The field of learning disabilities has long believed and proven that every child can learn. It's just a matter of whether we can find the right ways to teach them! So, if equipped with sufficient knowledge about dyslexia and other learning disabilities, our school teachers, who play a crucial role in children's daily education, can make a huge difference in detecting and learning disability needs early and making informed referrals for help.
How many people in the U.S. are affected by dyslexia?
It's generally accepted that 5-15% of the population has dyslexia, approximately ten in every hundred.
How have treatment options changed over time?
Overall, phonological and multi-sensorial methods have been scientifically proven to be effective. We'll be covering this in more detail on Tuesday night.
Is it important to stay informed of new strategies for treating dyslexia?
The key is to look for scientific evidence behind each claim.
Do you have examples of successful people who have dyslexia?
They are aplenty throughout history. Below is a few examples: for writers Hans Christian Andersen, John Grisham and John Irving, for political leaders Winston Churchill and Nelson Rockefeller, for business leaders Henry Ford and Charles Schwab, for athletes Muhammad Ali and Magic Johnson, for artists Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and Ansel Adams, and for entertainers Cher, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno, John Lennon and Harrison Ford.
Anything else you would like to add?
No. I hope this was helpful. Thank you for including this talk on the blog. Ciloue
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