With the start of the new school year just weeks away, teachers and students alike are looking forward to the upcoming year with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. For students with dyslexia the school year can either be a…

It’s hard to know what our children are thinking in the best of circumstances, but when they are struggling it’s particularly important to decipher their thoughts. Here are five things your dyslexic child may be thinking – and how to…

The challenges that neuro-divergent children face are not only with reading and writing. A dyslexic child’s self-esteem is also frequently impacted by the obstacles to traditional education caused by the learning difference. In this blog post, we’ll explore things you…

If your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, the best chance you can give them for a successful academic career is to enroll them in an effective dyslexia reading program. The programs that have a lasting impact will require an…

Protections for neurodivergent children are a patchwork across the country, with some states doing an excellent job and others not so well. Thanks to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) however, all children with dyslexia are guaranteed at least…

A healthy sense of self worth is one of the most important traits you can foster in your child. It will help define their relationships, determine their professional success and drive their mental health. What you do to improve your…

As dyslexia screening becomes more prevalent and awareness becomes more widespread, children with dyslexia are usually identified early in their educational careers. That hasn’t always been the case however, and many adults with dyslexia have never received any assitance in…

When your child is first diagnosed with dyslexia, it can be an overwhelming feeling. Unless you or someone close to you has faced the learning difference, the prospect of finding the best dyslexia treatment can be daunting.  The simple reality…

Dyslexia manifests itself most obviously as difficulty with reading and spelling, but there are other cognitive deficits associated with the learning difference that can have a dramatic impact on children’s educational experience. Processing speed, working memory and long-term retrieval all…