How to Get Your Dyslexic Child Engaged and Excited About Summer Reading
Getting your dyslexia child to want to read this summer can sometimes be a challenge. I have students whose moms reveal their kids will…
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“The only award I’ll ever get is perfect attendance, and I even messed that up.” Why Recognition Really DOES Matter
You might have noticed or read a few stories in the news about offensive awards given out to students with learning challenges lately. A…
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Twenty Six Things Moms of Dyslexic Children Want You To Know
You all know me as a certified dyslexia practitioner using the Orton-Gillingham approach, but first and foremost, I am a mom to four amazing…
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Top Five Reasons To Use Audiobooks With Struggling Readers
Top Five Reasons to Use Audiobooks with Struggling Readers Does your child struggle with reading? It’s a common problem among children, which is why many…
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How To Incorporate Movement Into Orton-Gillingham Lessons
Everyone needs movement in their life, am I right? For me personally, I love my Zumba classes or just dancing with my kids in the…
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The Doubling Rule Spelling Game
Hi everyone! When using the Orton-Gillingham approach or in any reading intervention program, the review portion is such an important component. Using games to…
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Five Fluency Interventions Worth Trying
As a dyslexia practitioner using the Orton-Gillingham approach, I can’t stress enough the importance of a good fluency intervention for your struggling readers. I’ve taught…
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Seven Things Parents Would Like Their Child’s Pediatrician To Know About Dyslexia
Seven things parents would like their child’s pediatrician to understand about dyslexia You trust your pediatrician with your child and for most things, they are…
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Taming the Fly-aways: Weaving Review into Orton-Gillingham Tutoring
As a teacher and tutor using the Orton-Gillingham approach, I am always looking for ways to improve my instruction. Meeting with other teachers and tutors…