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What Parents Should Know When Dyslexia Impacts Writing

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Helping your child who has dyslexia with the writing process can be confusing and frustrating. A child who has dyslexia may struggle to get their ideas onto paper. The spelling… Read more

ADHD Strategies

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Having a child that is diagnosed or displaying symptoms of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can bring an uneasy and overwhelming feeling to parents. Many parents do not know where to… Read more

How Does ADHD Affect a Child’s Reading Ability?

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

For a child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder reading can be a struggle and at times may seem impossible. Lack of ability to maintain focus and attention is a symptom associated… Read more

What is Phonological Dyslexia?

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

While ‘phonological dyslexia’ is not an official type of dyslexia, when your child receives a diagnosis of dyslexia, you may be given information about a specific area of reading they… Read more

Is Dyslexia Curable?

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Dyslexia is based in the phonological system of the brain. Dyslexia causes difficulty with the phonology of language. Phonology is the sound system of language. When a child has difficulty… Read more

ADHD and Hyperfocus

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

The most talked about symptom that comes alongside Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is their inability to focus and sustain attention for long periods of time. On the flipside, individuals have… Read more

The Difference Between an ADHD Brain and a Normal Brain

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Over the years, scientists have extensively studied the Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) brain. What they found is that a person with ADHD has a differently wired brain than a neurotypical… Read more

Difference Between ADD and ADHD

Posted on 3.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is often talked about using the three different types; Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive or Combined Presentation. On some occasions, a student might be referred to as… Read more

What Do You Mean by Directional Dyslexia?

Posted on 31.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

Directional dyslexia is a misnomer. The term is sometimes erroneously used to describe people who have difficulty with visual-spatial skills. There are many skills encompassed within the term visual-spatial skills. … Read more

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