Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aims to support those with this learning difficulty. Dyslexia is not a disorder of any kind; but it is a learning impairment that causes problems with writing, reading, and spelling.
About
The intelligence of dyslexic people is unaffected. This misunderstanding of the condition leads to stigmas, which Dyslexia Awareness Month aims to eradicate.
The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as the following:
“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”
Resources
In support of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Trying Together, as well as our Buzzword program, have provided resources on dyslexia, and other learning impairments:
Buzzword List of children’s books surrounding dyslexia:
You can also check out the latest video from Buzzword regarding a great, amazing read for children called “Aaron Slater, Illustrator” by Andrea Beaty.
Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesdays from November 6 to December 11 for Talk & Play Series 6! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided.
Program Schedule
The schedule of events is as follows:
More Information
For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.
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Join Buzzword Pittsburgh every Wednesday from July 10 to August 7 for Talk & Play Series 4! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided.
Program Schedule
The schedule of events is as follows:
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- Wednesday, July 10 • Word of the Day: SECRET
with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Festival Opera
- Wednesday, July 17 • Word of the Day: INFESTED
with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Wednesday, July 24 • Word of the Day: PROTECT
with Carnegie Science Center and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
- Wednesday, July 31 • Word of the Day: ERUPT
with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
- Wednesday, August 7 • Word of the Day: SOAR
with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
More Information
For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.
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Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 19 for Talk & Play in Hazelwood! This event is free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. Dinner will be provided.
More Information
For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.
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Join Buzzword every Wednesday from May 15 to June 12 for Talk & Play Series 3! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided.
Program Schedule
The schedule of events is as follows:
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- Wednesday, May 15 • Word of the Day: DECOMPOSE
with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Carnegie Science Center
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- Wednesday, May 22 • Word of the Day: TOPSOIL
with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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- Wednesday, May 29 • Word of the Day: COLONY
with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
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- Wednesday, June 5 • Word of the Day: LAVA
with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Pittsburgh Festival Opera
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- Wednesday, June 12 • Word of the Day: FOSSIL
with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
More Information
For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.
Have fun with vocabulary at Buzzword Perform & Play. Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Pittsburgh Festival Opera on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to explore the Buzzword of the Day – MURAL.
For questions and more info, please contact Rachelle.
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