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Unchartered Territory? You can say that again! COVID-19 has thrust a whole new world of setbacks, and possibilities, on our entire nation and this world. As much as we want to find the silver lining of this global pandemic, it…
In the great machinery of the mind, there are many cogs and gears that help us complete day to day tasks and be successful people in life. You could say the Executive Function of the brain is like the main…
Two deficit areas run hand in hand with dyslexia: speech issues and ADD/ADHD. They go together like peas and carrots. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 50 and 60 percent of people with ADD/ADHD also…
The Importance of Having an Advocate In Your Corner We have all heard that being a parent is the toughest job you will ever do. No one understands that line better than the parent of a special-needs child. Parents will…
I am frequently asked by parents if Dyslexia On Demand provides any math assistance for their dyslexic children in addition to language therapy. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills,…
What is the Orton-Gillingham approach? Here at Dyslexia on Demand, our goal is to make sure that each child that we engage with receives individually personalized care catered to the way they respond best. While the generalized term “dyslexia” covers…
I'm often asked, "What's the best dyslexia book?" Here is the ONE essential read as a parent of a child with dyslexia. When we begin our journey with dyslexia, it can be OVERWHELMING to say the least. You become…
Is there a dyslexia cure? Like so many other ailments in life, the first question we often have when we realize there is an issue is, “Can this be cured?” With dyslexia, the simple answer is no. However, with early…
Dyslexia vs Dysgraphia - what is the difference? Dyslexia and dysgraphia are both specific learning differences. Most simply put, dyslexia primarily affects reading and dysgraphia affects writing. Dysgraphia impacts three main component areas: handwriting/fine motor, spelling, and a child’s executive…
Well….does it? With the topic of discrimination on the minds of all Americans these days, it begs the question: Does dyslexia impact one gender, race, class, ethnicity, or geographic location more than another? Dyslexia occurs in every race, culture, gender,…
