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Revised Dyslexia Simulation Kits Available
What is it like to have dyslexia? How does it affect your daily life? A revised version of the NCBIDA's popular learning disabilities simulation, Put Yourself in the Shoes of a Person with Dyslexia, lets participants experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning disability. The simulation provides a lively, thought-provoking activity for teachers, parents, or anyone interested in better understanding the lives of individuals with dyslexia.
The simulation consists of six learning stations that present different language-related learning tasks encountered in the classroom or workplace. A facilitator guides participants at each station and leads a brief discussion after each task is completed. Participants spend 10 minutes at each station; when all stations have been completed, participants come together for a general debriefing led by the moderator. The entire simulation lasts one-and-a half to two hours, depending on the amount of discussion time.
Station 1 simulates a beginning reading problem.
Station 2 simulates an auditory figure-ground discrimination problem.
Station 3 simulates a visual-motor and writing task problem.
Station 4 simulates a fine motor problem on a written task.
Station 5 simulates a visual perception and processing problem.
Station 6 simulates a hearing problem.
Put Yourself in the Shoes of a Person with Dyslexia is available as a simulation led by NCBIDA volunteers or as a kit for purchase, allowing your school or organization to lead its own simulations.
To schedule a NCBIDA-staffed simulation:
Let our trained volunteers conduct a simulation for your school or organization. Please schedule your simulation at least two months in advance to allow time for recruiting volunteers.
Cost:
$150 for up to 36 participants
($50 for each additional 12 participants)
To schedule, email us at: simulations@dyslexia-ncbida.org
To purchase a simulation kit:
The kit includes the written materials you will need to conduct your own simulation.
Cost: $125 (includes two tapes and shipping)
Send a check or money order, payable to NCBIDA and mail to
Russ Henry
524 Glenview Ave
Oakland CA 94610-2214
musehome@aol.com
Please note that you will need to supply a tape player, headphones, pencils, hand-held mirrors and other specified materials.
If you have any questions, please send an email to simulationkits@dyslexia-ncbida.org
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