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Contact
Adam HickeyInternational Dyslexia Association, Massachusetts Branch
president.ma@dyslexiaida.org
"Adults with Dyslexia" Webinar
Dyslexia is a life-long neurological difference in the way the human brain processes information. Adults having an undiagnosed and untreated case of dyslexia can negatively impact career prospects and restrict job promotions. However, an accurate diagnosis, application of coping strategies and implementation of accommodations can help individuals achieve their full potential.
Join us on March 30th, 2023 7:00pm – 8:15pm for a free webinar:
- Dyslexia in Adults 101
- Assistive Technology for Adults with Dyslexia
- Q&A
Angela Ayre, M.S., CCC_SLP
Angela Ayre - Angela is a licensed speech-language pathologist and trained literacy specialist with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings, including community-based adult literacy programs, outpatient hospital clinics, and private clinics. She has expertise in connections between spoken and written language development, bilingualism/multilingualism, and the diagnosis and treatment of developmental language disorders, dyslexia, and challenges with written expression. Angela is a clinical instructor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, owns a private speech-language pathology practice, and serves on the board of the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Dinan Messiquea, M.A., M.Ed.
Dinan Messiqua has worked in the field of language-based learning disabilities for over 20 years. Currently in private practice, she coaches parents on how to navigate through the complexities of the special education system, and consults to teachers and school administrators in the Boston area. Prior to this work, Dinan was a special educator in Brookline, MA where she worked in a district-wide language-based program and coached general education teachers. At the Carroll School in Lincoln, MA she was a middle school language arts teacher and an Orton-Gillingham tutor. She has an M.A. in Child Development from Tufts, where she worked with Maryanne Wolf, and an M.Ed. from Lesley University, with a licensure in moderate special needs. She is eager to support children, parents, and adults through her work with IDA MA.
Kristine Burgess, M.S. Ed & M. Ed
Kristine began working at Landmark High School in 2010 as a language arts tutorial teacher after having earned her bachelor's degree from Stonehill College. She has since earned her master's degree in special education from Simmons College and a master’s degree in education from Endicott College with a focus on Reading & Literacy. She now also holds a Reading Specialist License. Since 2014, Kristine has taught courses through Landmark Outreach related to Executive Function and Assistive and Educational Technology and supporting students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. She also researched and compiled topics for the monthly Free Landmark Teaching Strategies related to the use and role of technology in the classroom, working memory, processing speed, the Collaborative Strategic Reading approach, and supporting students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. She currently heads the reading department, in addition to teaching two small group classes in that department.
