Author Archives: Sandie Barrie Blackley, MA/CCC
About Sandie Barrie Blackley, MA/CCC
Sandie is a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience in the private practice sector. She is Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of North Carolina Greensboro, and founder/owner of the Language & Learning Clinic, PLLC, a private practice in Elkin, NC, and Greensboro, NC, specializing in communication disorders, including disorders of reading and written language.What Is the Science of Reading?
The science of reading has been a hot topic in education circles lately. Controversy has mostly been related to the […]
Reading Instruction: What Works and What Doesn’t
All students benefit when they are taught to read, spell, and write using proven methods. For students with language processing […]
Homeschooling with Dyslexia: Is it Better for A Child?
Parents who see their dyslexic child struggle with traditional schooling often wonder: Might homeschooling be better for my child? Dyslexia […]
A Better Way to Profile Reading Skills
In our previous post, we discussed the problems with using “grade level” as a measure of reading proficiency. See What […]
What Does Reading on Grade Level Mean?
Every week, Lexercise therapists talk with parents who are concerned that their child is reading “below grade level.” In most […]
4 Dyslexia Myths That Can Confuse Parents
As Lexercise therapists communicate with the families of children with dyslexia, they are continually impressed by the amount of research […]
4 Tips to Prepare for Back to School Success
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Maria […]
How Does Orton-Gillingham Treat Dyslexia
If you have been exploring ways to help your child with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, you have probably heard […]
How to Help a Child with Dyslexia at Home: What Parents Can Do
Many students in the United States today are struggling readers. The U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics […]
How to Do a Spelling Analysis
Spelling analysis is a powerful tool for helping students master decoding and spelling. Spelling patterns are like little lights illuminating […]
Sentence Patterns in English
Readable letters and correctly spelled words are two must-have building blocks for literacy. But literacy is more than words. To […]
Foundational Concepts: Proficient Literacy
Dyslexic Students Can Become Proficient Readers and Writers In our recent series on the building blocks for language and literacy, […]
For Parents
Homeschooling Families Why Families Love Lexercise Why Our Program Works Connect with a Therapist- Available Scholarships:
- Dyslexia Services Foundation
- Natalie Wexler Scholarship
