Students who lack foundational word recognition skills can struggle to comprehend what they read. Vocabulary must be taught explicitly, in a way that engages all of the parts of the brain associated with word recognition. One way to do this is through the POSSUM approach. Learn… x.com/i/web/status/1…

— Iowa Reading Research Center (@IAReading)
1:22 AM • Dec 11, 2024

I‘m really pleased to share this article by Adam England for @NextAvenue on providing support for people living with PPA! A great opportunity to share ideas and showcase ways in which we can provide support.

— Jeanne Gallée (Jeanne = "sion” in “fusion") (@Jeanne1Gallee)
5:16 PM • Nov 15, 2024

Why do adolescents with Developmental Language Disorder (#DevLangDis) seem to experience more bullying victimization than their peers? Our @TedsProject study suggests shared genetic & environmental factors may explain this association. Find out more 📹⬇️

— Sînziana Oncioiu (@Sinzi_O)
1:18 PM • Dec 11, 2024

Ep 8 of the DI Podcast is out! It features Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, discussing her origins in PFT and Direct Instruction, her distinguished career as an advocate of fluency instruction, and an analysis of the evolving science of reading movement. Listen here: buff.ly/4ipMXEo

— Nat'l Institute DI (@NIFDI)
5:43 PM • Dec 10, 2024

On the tip of my tongue S2 E5: Discover the journey of overcoming aphasia—a rare look within as the fog lifts, and life begins anew. Tune in to our latest episode to hear Colin Lyall's inspiring story. #AphasiaAwareness#StrokeRecovery#SayAphasia

— BuffaloLounge (@BuffaloLoungeUK)
9:52 AM • Dec 12, 2024

We often respond to increased demand by extending our hours. But we’re physiologically incapable of sustaining positive emotions for long periods of time. Recharging is imperative to doing our best.

— Harvard Business Review (@HarvardBiz)
10:49 AM • Dec 7, 2024

when I was making a lot of mistakes in my archery class, the instructor told me this: “you are making mistakes because you are focusing on your target and not on your actions.” and that solved many of my life problems.

— blue (@bluewmist)
11:25 AM • Dec 11, 2024

‘I’m sick of being the problem’: Autistic mothers’ experiences of interacting with schools for their autistic children

From @DrSiaRabba & team

— Autism Journal (@journalautism)
12:00 PM • Dec 10, 2024

"Our results demonstrate a positive association between shared reading and vocabulary in both age groups, and a negative association between screen time and vocabulary in 24-month-olds."

— Mark Anderson (@mandercorn)
5:25 PM • Dec 11, 2024

Christmas reminders (autism edition) 🎄

— Emily♡ (@ItsEmilyKaty)
9:05 PM • Dec 11, 2024