October is Dyslexia Awareness month and there are many events happening in and around the Portland Metro area. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect with those in the Dyslexia community.
Learn more about this language based learning difference at these events:
ORBIDA Parent Support Group
October 2, 2013
New Location!: Wise Choice Educational Solutions, 10175 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 214B, Portland, OR 97219
Wednesday evening, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Free parking! Free admission!
ORBIDA Lecture Series – Oct: Normal & Abnormal Language & Literacy Development
October 8, 2013
Place: Thomas A. Edison High School, 9020 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Portland, OR 97225
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Members $5, Non-Members $10, parking is free.
Speakers: Lucas Steuber & Krista Stangel, Pacific University
Decoding Dyslexia — Oregon
Join us for our next Public Meeting
Monday, Oct 14th, 7-9:00pm
Guest speaker: Barbara Steinberg, M.Ed., Founder of the Portland Reading Specialist, LLC.
Topic: Brain Research 101
Location: Providence Portland Medical Center, Cancer Center, 4805 Northeast Glisan Street.
ORBIDA FAMILY FUN DAY 2013 !!
October 20, 2013
WHERE: Sky High Sports, 11131 SW Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223 (just off Hwy 217 south of Washington Square)
WHEN: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
COST: $11 per hour to bounce.
- All jumpers require a signed liability waiver.
- Under 18 MUST have Parent signed waiver.
- 18+ must bring Photo ID.
Where: Northeast Community Center 1630 NE 38th Ave. Portland, OR 97232
Free Attendance. Must preregister at: www.necommunitycenter.org
SUCCESSFUL LEARNING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
With Cheryl Anthony, M.S. Ed.
Cheryl Anthony is president of Successful Learning Educational Services, an educational service business providing direct services and screening for dyslexia, reading, spelling, math, handwriting, and time management difficulties. Cheryl is a past president of the Oregon Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She has directed intervention services for two large private schools in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA. Cheryl is passionate about advocating for those who learn differently.
(503) 284.3377 (503) 284.3377
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Learning to Read
October 21, 2013 7:15 p.m.
- Do you wonder if your child is developing at the expected levels for early literacy?
- What are the milestones, and what areas impact reading and spelling skills? At what age should you start working with your child to develop early literacy?What are the symptoms of dyslexia?
- Is dyslexia inherited?
- Where can I find help to address reading and spelling difficulties?
Walk a Mile in My Shoes — An interactive presentation on dyslexia
October 28, 2013 7:15 p.m.
- I keep hearing about dyslexia and wonder about students with this challenge.
- What is dyslexia?
- What does research say about it?
- Experience what it is like to struggle with dyslexia on a day to day basis through brief, interactive activities.
- Learn how the effects of dyslexia can be remediated and how you can support those you care about who may struggle with this language-based learning difference.