As Lexercise therapists communicate with the families of children with dyslexia, they are continually impressed by the amount of research parents have done. Getting a …
If you have been exploring ways to help your child with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, you have probably heard the term “Orton-Gillingham.” So what …
The Importance of Early Literacy As we begin the new year (and, by the way, Happy New Year!) we’d like to do all we can …
In a recent “Best of NPR” newsletter, Christopher Dean Hopkins writes about helping young students cope with unusual conditions as they return to school. He …
You may have noticed that we recently made some dramatic improvements to the Lexercise practice platform, with new games that enable students to practice the …
It’s almost Thanksgiving and so, along with family and turkey and pumpkin pie, our minds turn to gratitude. Here at Lexercise, we have many people …
When parents notice that their child is having difficulty with reading, writing, speaking, or understanding language, they typically turn to the child’s teachers, other …
Dyslexia? “Oh no no. We don’t say that.” In Part 4 of her Unlocking Dyslexia series on NPR’s All Things Considered, Gabrielle Emanuel explored the …
In a ground-breaking decision the Supreme Court last week ruled that school districts must give students with disabilities an opportunity to make “appropriately ambitious” academic progress. For …
For all of us who are affected by dyslexia, it is important to stay up-to-date with regard to how dyslexia is defined, understood, and perceived. …
In the past two weeks we’ve discussed the benefits of two kinds of practice: spaced-out practice and retrieval practice. This week we are going …
Dyslexia has been defined as a neurological disorder that causes difficulties with accurate word reading and spelling. Listening comprehension is typically a strength, but reading …