Author Archives: Preet Mankad

April 3, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia & Schools, Dyslexia Treatment

Can we say “dyslexia”?

Dyslexia?  “Oh no no. We don’t say that.”   In Part 4 of her Unlocking Dyslexia series on NPR’s All Things […]

March 27, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia Advice, Dyslexia Facts, Dyslexia Treatment

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules For A Special Education Student

In a ground-breaking decision the Supreme Court last week ruled that school districts must give students with disabilities an opportunity to make […]

March 21, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia & Schools, Dyslexia Treatment

Help for Struggling Learners: Styles versus Strategies

Children are often asked to complete various tests in schools that will help determine their “learning style”.  These tests categorize […]

March 13, 2017 in Blog Posts, Diagnosis, Dyslexia, Dyslexia & Schools, Dyslexia Advice, Dyslexia Facts

Defining Dyslexia

For all of us who are affected by dyslexia, it is important to stay up-to-date with regard to how dyslexia […]

March 7, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Reading

My Brain Is A Wordbox? How Your Brain Learns To Read

 “Did you know that a human brain has an area nicknamed “the word box” that is used to help us […]

February 28, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Advice, Dyslexia Facts, Dyslexia Treatment, Study Techniques

How To Get Information “In” – Elaboration Learning Technique

In the past two weeks we’ve discussed the benefits of two kinds of practice:  spaced-out practice and retrieval practice.   […]

February 20, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Advice, Dyslexia Treatment, Study Techniques

How To Get Information “Out” – Retrieval Practice

Last week we talked about the importance of Spaced Out Practice.  This week we’ll discuss another technique that has shown […]

February 13, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia & Schools, Dyslexia Advice, Study Techniques

Spaced Out Practice, Not Spaced-Out Kids!

You’ve probably heard this advice about studying for an exam: Don’t cram. Study a little every day. And get enough […]

January 30, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia & Schools, Dyslexia Advice

A Guide to Understanding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights has published a new resource guide: Parent and Educator Resource Guide […]

January 24, 2017 in Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Facts, Dyslexia Treatment, Study Techniques

Learning Methods and Note Taking Skills for Dyslexic Students

Dyslexia has been defined as a neurological disorder that causes difficulties with accurate word reading and spelling.  Listening comprehension is […]

January 13, 2017 in Dyslexia Advice, Dyslexia Facts

Neuroplasticity Research on Dyslexia

Recent research conducted by neuroscientists at MIT demonstrated that individuals with dyslexia displayed reduced plasticity in brain activity. As you […]