The Summer Confidence Gap: Why Struggling Readers Need Maintenance, Not More School
Every year around this time, the same question comes up: how do we prevent the “summer slide”? But for struggling readers, especially students with dyslexia,…
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Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia? How a Coaching Session Can Help
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia can be incredibly meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain unless someone has…
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Red Flags of Dyslexia in Younger Children
When it comes to reading, early intervention can change everything. The earlier we identify signs of dyslexia, the sooner we can provide the support children…
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History of Dyslexia: From the 1800s to Today
Dyslexia is one of the most researched learning differences in the world. On the other hand, dyslexia is also the most misunderstood. For centuries, bright…
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How Children with Undiagnosed Dyslexia Compensate
When a child has dyslexia that goes undiagnosed, the signs aren’t always obvious. Many children are bright, resourceful, and determined to succeed in school. Because…
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Why It’s Worthwhile to Do Quick Alphabet Sequencing Activities in Orton-Gillingham Lessons for Dyslexic Students
Alphabet sequencing may seem like a small thing—after all, most kids learn their ABCs in preschool, right? But for dyslexic learners, sequencing the alphabet is…
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Tips for b and d Reversals
Letter reversals are very common for early readers and writers. This is particularly true for b and d reversals. Letters are one of the very…
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Understanding Fatigue from Dyslexia
Fatigue from dyslexia is a very real concern. Imagine the struggles of being someone who has dyslexia during just one day in the classroom. From…
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10 Can’t-Miss Books About Adults with Dyslexia
As we know, dyslexia is not something you can outgrow. Children with dyslexia become adults with dyslexia. While remediation can decrease the reading gap, there…
