DYSLEXIA ...Past ~ Present ~ Future ...

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A recent article brought to my attention by my Son. (1)

And here provided a link to a posting from 2012, in full accord from perspectives, research, garnered from my experiences as a 

Professional Educator/Consultant/Therapist 

since the completion of advanced graduate studies 

from 1960 to 1981. (2) 

Yes, seasoned, innovative, proven effective

teaching/learning orientations and practices.

At an International Conference several years ago I had the honor of presenting : "Dyslexia ~ The Mind of the Ancient Scholar." Not a 'dysfunction' ~ Not a 'disorder' ~ Not a 'disability, but a particular perceptual stance and a 'special kind of genius' to be fully understood and respected.

Pleased to bring forth this recent article (1) in accord with my long held and notable perspectives. (2) 

Do read the articles here provided.

(1) https://www.studyfinds.org/dyslexia-helped-greatest-minds/

(2) https://apogeelearning.blogspot.com/search?q=Dyslexia

For those who are themselves known to be 'Dyslexic' or the parent of a 'dyslexic' child, teen, high school, or college student, or in training for a particular skill set, know I am only a call away. Consultation, Advisement, Counselings. from one who is fully documented, certified, noted and honored as a Learning Therapist/Specialist for the Dyslexic Learner.

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Here are the names of some of the many talented and accomplished individuals who are dyslexic, or had traits associated with dyslexia or related learning styles...

Actors and Entertainers:

• Harry Anderson

• Orlando Bloom

• Harry Belafonte

• Charley Boorman

• Tom Cruise

• Danny Glover

• Whoopi Goldberg

• Susan Hampshire

• Jay Leno

• Christopher Lowell

• Keanu Reeves.

• Kiera Knightley

• Oliver Reed.

• Billy Bob Thornton.

• Tom Smothers

• Vince Vaughn

• Henry Winkler

• Loretta Young

Artists, Designers, and Architects:

• Leonardo da Vinci.

• Ansel Adams, Photographer.

• David Bailey, Photographer.

• Chuck Close.

• Ignacio Gomez, Muralist.

• Tommy Hilfiger, Clothing Designer.

• Ian Marley, Contemporary Artist, South Africa.

• Pablo Picasso.

• Robert Rauschenberg.

• Auguste Rodin.

• Bennett Strahan

• Robert Toth

• Jørn Utzon (architect, designed Sydney Opera house)

• Andy Warhol.

• Willard Wigan, micro sculptor.

Athletes:

• Muhammad Ali, World Heavyweight Champion Boxer

• Duncan Goodhew, Olympic Swimmer

• Bruce Jenner, Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist

• Magic Johnson

• Greg Louganis

• Bob May, golfer.

• Diamond Dallas Page, World Wrestling Champion.

• Steve Redgrave, Olympic Gold Medalist (rowing).

• Nolan Ryan, Baseball Pitcher.

• Rex Ryan, Coach.

• Jackie Stewart, race car driver.

Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders:

• Richard Branson,Founder of Virgin Enterprises.

• John T Chambers,CEO of Cisco Systems.

• Henry Ford.

• William Hewlett, Co-Founder, Hewlett-Packard.

• Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA.

• Sir Peter Leitch, New Zealand businessman

• Craig McCaw, Telecommunications Visionary.

• O.D. McKee, founder of McKee Foods.

• David Neeleman, CEO of jetBlue Airways.

• Paul J. Orfalea, founder of Kinko's.

• Charles Schwab, Investor.

• Ted Turner, President, Turner Broadcasting Systems.

• Robert Woodruff, President of Coca-Cola, 1923-1954.

• Frank W. Woolworth.

Filmmakers:

• Robert Benton.

• Nicole Betancourt, Emmy-winning filmmaker.

• Walt Disney.

• Søren KraghJacobsen (Danish film director).

• Steven Spielberg

Inventors and Scientists:

• Ann Bancroft, Arctic Explorer.

• Alexander Graham Bell.

• John Britten, Inventor.

• Pierre Curie, Physicist (1903 Nobel Prize).

• Thomas Edison.

• Albert Einstein.

• Michael Faraday.

• Carol Greider, Molecular Biologist, awarded 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

• Jack Horner, Paleontologist.

• Dr. Peter Lovatt, psychologist and dancer.

• Dr. James Lovelock.

• Paul MacCready "Engineer of the Century."

• Archer Martin, Chemist (1952 Nobel Laureate)

• Matthew H. Schneps, Astrophysicist

• John R. Skoyles, Brain Researcher.

Law and Justice:

• David Boies, Attorney.

• Erin Brockovich, Investigator.

• Jeffrey H. Gallet, Judge.

Military Heroes:

• Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson.

• George Patton.

Musicians and Vocalists:

• Cher.

• Brad Little.

• John Lennon.

• Nigel Kennedy, Violinist.

• Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Guitarist.

Physicians and Surgeons

• Harvey Cushing, Surgeon.

• Fred Epstein, Neurosurgeon.

Political Leaders:

• Winston Churchill.

• King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

• Michael Heseltine.

• Andrew Jackson.

• Thomas Jefferson.

• John F. Kennedy.

• Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco.

• Nelson Rockefeller.

• Paul Wellstone, U.S. Senator.

• Woodrow Wilson.

• George Washington.

Writers and Journalists:

• Scott Adams, Cartoonist (Dilbert)

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Avi

• Jeanne Betancourt, (Author of "My Name is Brain Brian").

• Stephen Cannell, television writer & novelist.

• John Corrigan, novelist.

• Larry Chambers.

• Agatha Christie.

• John Edmund Delezen, author of Eye of the Tiger and Red Plateau.

• Andrew Dornenburg, award-winning author and chef.

• Richard Engel, NBC Foreign Correspondent.

• Fannie Flagg (Author of "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe").

• F. Scott Fitzgerald.

• Gustave Flaubert.

• Sally Gardner, children's writer and illustrator.

• Terry Goodkind fantasy writer, author of The Sword of Truth series.

• Byron Pitts, CBS News Correspondent.

• Patricia Polacco, Children's Author and Illustrator.

• Eileen Simpson (Author of "Reversals").

• Natasha Solomons, contemporary novelist.

• Philip Schultz, winner of 2008 Pulitzer Prize for poetry.

• Elizabeth Daniels Squire(author of mystery novels).

• Bernie Taylor, author of Biological Time.

• Victor Villaseñor, author of bestselling novel, Rain of Gold

• William Butler Yeats, poet.

Information Source: http://www.dyslexia.com/famous.htm

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Improved Reading Performance with APOGEE Somatic Phonics™

“To learn to read is to light a fire; 
every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” 

Victor Hugo ~ French Romantic Poet, Novelist and Dramatist, 1802-1885.

"...to read is to experience each letter 
as a symbolic configuration of sounding form..." 
Rose Marie Raccioppi

Is your child struggling with dyslexia? Is he or she a misunderstood learner? APOGEE Learning Enhancement Training Systems™ is the answer. APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ is an integrated system developed for the dyslexic student to assure reading success. Twenty-eight years of documented success define the APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ Program. Reading with APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ becomes easier, word knowledge becomes more developed, and comprehension, spelling and writing improve. With a new and masterful command of reading, interest in other subject areas expand, focus is improved and grades soar to new heights.

APOGEE Learning™ takes a holistic approach to serving all learners at all ages and in all grades, including the special needs of those with learning disabilities. All programs are developed and administered by Rose Marie Raccioppi, a state-certified, honored, awarded and highly acclaimed educator, within a warm and nurturing environment. Each one-on-one session is personalized and available in all subjects.

With APOGEE Somatic Phonics™, specific letter sounding practices are initiated allowing one to confidently learn the distinction among letter sounds and letter names. Seeing, hearing, touching and perceiving define the scope of reading and the reading process. Observation itself is reading. Once the sound association is clear, the visual symbol is introduced via a three-dimensional object. Once that step is mastered, a two-dimensional representation is introduced. It is a truly integrated multi-sensory experience.

Each letter read and sounded is evaluated via APOGEE Cognitive Kinesiology™, a process that allows the student to understand the integrative action of the mind-body energy system. This process is utilized to determine if the letter brings about a stress response. If a stress response is found, a series of activities are initiated to address the specific finding. Once the stress response is abated, which is the result of the newly introduced experience of rebuilding the structure of the physical letter, one proceeds to view the printed word with renewed energy and focus. It is well known that people avoid that which is painful or stressful. By eliminating the stress associated with reading, the process then becomes an exploratory and pleasurable experience. Improved reading performance is a guaranteed outcome.

Rose Marie Raccioppi, MS FABI is state-certified in regular and special education, supervision and administration. With advanced studies in psychology, education, cognition, stress management and holistic health, Raccioppi's program is comprehensive. In addition to her academic excellence, she is an exhibiting artist, published poet and the Poet Laureate of Orangetown, New York. Raccioppi has developed supportive programs integrating the academics and the arts. Consultations for parents, educators and teacher training are offered, in addition to individualized student services.

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APOGEE Somatic Phonics ™ - Masterful Reading for the Dyslexic

APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ is an integrated system developed for the dyslexic student to assure reading success. Recent studies have shown that sound can indeed stimulate the visual areas of the brain. Bringing awareness and attention to the sensation of sound vibration throughout the body when sounding a vowel, a consonant or a phoneme, allows a somatic impression that becomes translated into the visual symbol, phoneme or word. It is amazing to see the progress and the confidence a student develops when experiencing this successful integration.

Each vowel which is the "breath" of a word, and each consonant which is the "body" of the word stimulate specific organs and nerve networks. Specific letter sounding practices are initiated allowing one to confidently learn the distinction among letter sounds and letter names. Once the sound associations are clear, the visual symbol is introduced via a three dimensional object, once mastered, it is followed by its two dimensional representation. The students learn to 'see' (configure) with their ears and 'hear' (sound) with their eyes. Seeing, hearing, touching, perceiving, define the all encompassing scope of reading and the reading process. Herein is a truly integrated multi-sensory experience. Each letter read and sounded is evaluated via APOGEE Cognitive Kinesiology™ to determine if the letter brings about a stress response. If a stress response is found, a series of activities are initiated to address the specific finding. Once the stress response is abated, which is the result of the newly introduced experience of rebuilding the structure of the physical letter, one proceeds to view the printed word with renewed energy and focus. It is well known that one tends to avoid that which is painful or stressful. By abating the

stress association, reading becomes the exploratory experience it is meant to be.

The study posted below, although, pertains to the blind, is indeed related to the principles inherent and operative in APOGEE Somatic Phonics™. Sound translates to orientation in space and time which goes beyond just the 'seeing' with the eyes. Interesting to note that this bears a relationship to how reading is taught via braille to the blind person and how reading is taught via APOGEE Somatic Phonics ™ to the dyslexic student. For the dyslexic, sounding phonemes, is very much like sounding clicks as presented here, and likewise "light up the visual part of the brain," allowing the non-reader to integrate and become a master reader!

Twenty eight years of documented success define the APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ Program. Whole brain activities, integration of left brain and right brain functioning and perceptions, characterize the scope and range of program components. Reading via APOGEE Somatic Phonics™ becomes more fluid, word awareness and word knowledge are developed, comprehension improves, spelling improves, writing improves, the sense of one as being capable of mastery is experienced. With a new and masterful command of reading, interest in all other subject areas is expanded, focus is improved and grades soar to new heights. Improved reading performance is a Guaranteed outcome!

Rose Marie Raccioppi, MS FABI is State Certified in Regular and Special Education, Supervision and Administration. With advanced studies in psychology, education, cognition, stress management, and holistic health, her program offerings are comprehensive. In addition to her academic excellence, Rose Marie is an exhibiting artist, published poet and the Poet Laureate of Orangetown, New York. Her all inclusive studies have brought her to develop supportive programs integrating the academics and the arts. Consultations for parents, educators and teacher training, are offered in addition to individualized student services.

For more information: APOGEE Learning Enhancement Training Systems™ - http://www.apogeelearning.com/

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Blind people can learn

to navigate like bats

by 'SEEING' objects

using clicks and echoes

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Last updated at 3:02 PM on 26th May 2011

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1391020/Blind-objects-using-bat-skills-study-reveals-clicks-light-VISUAL-brain.html

Blind people can learn to navigate like bats by 'seeing' objects from sounds reflected off them, a study has shown.

They make clicking noises with their mouths and listen to the returning echoes to make sense of their environment.

A few are so adept at the skill that they use it to go mountain biking, play ball games, or explore unknown places.

Blind leading the blind: Daniel Kish is now teaching others with sight-loss how to use echolocation.

Daniel Kish, 43, was the best performer during tests at the University of Ontario. He had his eyes removed at 13 months of age due to retinoblastoma, a rare blinding cancer.

He said he naturally used echolocation as a child to help him move around.

'People used to call it my "radar,” he says. I’ve been echolocating for as long as I can remember.'

Surprisingly, the echoes are processed using the visual part of the brain - not the auditory region that receives sound signals from the ears, scientists have discovered.

The university team carried out functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to study the brain activity of Mr Kish and Brian Bushway, 27, who had also been left completely blind in childhood.

On the move: Daniel Kish said he started clicking to get his bearings from a very young age. He now teaches other blind people to use echolocation

Senior scientist Dr Mel Goodale, from the University of Western Ontario, said: 'It is clear that echolocation enables blind people to do things that are otherwise thought to be impossible without vision, and in this way it can provide blind and vision-impaired people with a high degree of independence in their daily lives.'

It may be possible for anyone to learn to echolocate like a bat, according to the researchers.

Bats emit a high-pitched sound while flying at night. The sound waves bounce off an object and send an echo back. Just as light waves provide information to our eyes for our brain to interpret, similarly the echo sound waves have impressions from the objects they bounce off of.

The sounds illuminate the environment acoustically, rather than optically.

'You can hear those imprints,' Mr Kish told Western News.

'You can hear the differences in the sound waves as they come back. So basically what you can do is extract information now imbedded in those sound waves. That information corresponds to the surfaces from which the sound waves bounce.'

He added that hearing is a 360-degree sense, whereas vision is limited to 180 degrees and that auditory information is processed more quickly than visual data.

The findings from the study were published in the online journal Public Library of Science ONE.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1391020/Blind-objects-using-bat-skills-study-reveals-clicks-light-VISUAL-brain.html#ixzz1NWI4uc99

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