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- Services
A Brief History of the Southwest Branch
- New!
Video: CREATIVE BRAINS: Gifted, Talented,
and Dyslexic
Video: Company of Linguistic Leaders
The Southwest Branch provides the following services:
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each February, the SWIDA conference attracts hundreds of people (educational
professionals, parents, students, physicians, etc.) who come to
learn about dyslexia; some are newcomers in search of answers, others
come to be informed about the latest research and teaching techniques.
In the past, researchers such as Albert M. Galaburda, Gordon Sherman,
Drake Duane, Glenn Rosen have joined the ranks of veteran educators
such as Jane Fell Greene, Priscilla Vail, and Richard LaVoie.
Annual SCHOLARSHIPS
Lois Rothschild Memorial Scholarhip
SWIDA will award an annual scholarhip of up to $1,000 to a college bound high school senior who is diagnosed with Dyslexia or a Specific Learning Disability.
SWIDA awards one $2000 scholarship to a student with dyslexia who
has completed at least one semester of college in good standing.
SWIDA also awards two $1000 scholarships to students with dyslexia
who are currently enrolled in an accredited career-technical program.
Educators who wish to pursue a multisensory training of three days
or more may apply for a financial aid scholarship of $250.
Contact SWIDA by e-mail info@southwestida.com for applications and
deadlines.
VIDEO AND AUDIO LIBRARY
Videotapes on dyslexia and related subjects are available for viewing.
For more information, please click Lending
Library.
NEWSLETTER
A quarterly publication, NEWSwida, provides members with information
about current local and national conferences, publications, teacher
training, and general information about dyslexia.
TUTOR/DIAGNOSTIC REFERRAL
A directory of professionals available for private evaluations and
multisensory structured language therapy is a valuable resource.
The names from this directory are given as a free public service.
The Branch does not specifically endorse any tutor or evaluator.
Referrals may be obtained by calling the Branch at 505-255-8234.
MULTISENSORY INSTRUCTION
SWIDA sponsors public awareness
events several times a year including Dyslexia Simulations and "Dyslexia 101: The Basics of Dyslexia" presentations. These are often at the request of a parent group, school or unversity class. Please contact SWIDA at info@southwestida.com to request information on scheduling a presentation for your group.
SWIDA also sponsors periodic workshops featuring
instructors who use multisensory instruction techniques which have
proven effective in helping students with dyslexia and other related
learning differences.
Our first video entry to be accepted by the 2005 Santa Fe Film
Festival!
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"A beautiful and powerful documentary,
clearly one of the best films ever made in this field"
Thomas C. West
Author:
In The Mind's Eye
Thinking Like Einstein |
Now available on DVD!
Click here
to purchase your copy today! |
"This documentary is a grand slam
homerun!"
M. Bradley Rodgers, Jr
Headmaster,
The Gow School |
"We made this film for every school teacher
in America!"
Lois Rothschild
Producer
Tony Carlson
Director
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| Full-length DVD available for purchase
through the Shop
SWIDA page |
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Creativity and dyslexia: a symbiosis for success
Literacy is a natural and easy process for some but for many with
dyslexia, reading and writing are formidable and seemingly, impossible
to master. This documentary displays the personal recollections
and insights of ten accomplished people with dyslexia and what seemed
to be a serious impairment that led to the development of their
own special talents.
Each weaves a story with memories of difficult moments of failure
that eventually evolved into a life of success and of the transition
from focusing on weaknesses to becoming aware of strengths. These
are inspiring tales of courage, painting eloquent word pictures
of how using one's own creativity and talents can overcome what
seems to be a certain road to defeat. It is a presentation that
inspires and motivates us all, particularly those of us with dyslexia.
Bruce Porch, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor Speech and Hearing Sciences
and Neurology
University of New Mexico. |