Does my child have dyslexia? It’s a question that many parents may have asked themselves when faced with any realization that their child is having difficulty reading. To better understand dyslexia, which is a general term for difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, or other symbols, it’s helpful to understand what makes…
Not all reading difficulties are dyslexia. A child’s struggles may result from a “curriculum disability,” not a learning disability. According to an article published in Education Week, some popular school-based reading programs use instructional practices not supported by research. There are “many instances in which these programs diverge from evidence-based practices for teaching reading or supporting struggling students.” …
Dyslexia: the name itself has become a topic of discussion around many dinner tables and parent-teacher conferences. Dyslexia is indeed one of the most common reading-related learning disabilities. The encouraging news is that, since it is one of the most common disabilities, it is also one of the most researched. For well over 40-years, researchers…
Throughout my career, I have been an advocate for children. For over 20 years, I worked with school districts and families to find ways to meet children’s needs. Now, as a reading tutor and educational consultant, I continue to be passionate about seeing children learn and be at their best. I have created this blog,…
Reading is a skill that can’t be underestimated for child development. Not only does reading benefit a child’s overall education, but also their social skills and reasoning abilities. Because of these benefits, it’s no doubt parents want their children to grow up to be excited, confident readers. While the prospect of a child reading is…