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 …
In our recent post on dysgraphia research, we discussed the importance of handwriting for children with dyslexia, listening comprehension disorder, and dysgraphia. In this post, …
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 …
Children are often asked to complete various tests in schools that will help determine their “learning style”. These tests categorize children as “visual” learners or …
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 …
Last week we talked about the importance of Spaced Out Practice. This week we’ll discuss another technique that has shown to improve memory and learning: …
Dyslexia can be confusing, especially if this is all new for you. There is an enormous body of research pertaining to dyslexia. A Google search …
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 …
Parents of children with language processing difficulties often have trouble sorting out the sometimes fantastic claims made by companies selling various products and programs for …
Dyslexics struggle with reading, writing, and spelling but they often excel in other areas. Many dyslexics gravitate towards to arts and prove to be very …
A new NPR radio series, “Unlocking Dyslexia”, sheds some light on the most common learning disability in America that is still a mystery to most. …