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What Is Developmental Dyslexia?

Posted on 6.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

Is it just dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based disorder affecting reading. The underlying cause of dyslexia is a weakness that lies in the phonological part of the language system. Our… Read more

What is Orthographic Processing?

Posted on 5.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

And What Does it Have to Do with Dyslexia? Orthographic processing has to do with instant word recognition. It allows us to look at a word like “said” and know… Read more

How Can Color Help a Child Who Has Dyslexia?

Posted on 4.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

1. About Dyslexia Dyslexia is a language disorder where phonology is impacted. Children who have dyslexia have difficulty learning to read due to this underlying phonological difficulty. While this difficulty… Read more

How to Choose a Dyslexia Reading Program for Your Child

Posted on 4.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

When looking for a reading program for your child you may be overwhelmed by the choices! There are a lot of different reading programs out there. However, it’s important to… Read more

Managing Your Child’s ADHD at Home

Posted on 1.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

Children with ADHD have great strengths, but also challenges that can impact your family at home. That is because attention, and the executive functioning skills ADHD affects, are important for… Read more

ADHD Forgetfulness

Posted on 1.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

ADHD forgetfulness in kids is a common symptom that is associated with the disorder. It can present many difficult challenges for the individual, their parents and teachers. Forgetting to complete… Read more

How Important Is the Alphabet?

Posted on 1.Oct.21 in Struggling Readers

What Parents Need to Know to About Dyslexia and the Alphabet Dyslexia is based in the phonological system of the brain. Dyslexia causes difficulty with the phonology of language, also known… Read more

Famous People with ADHD

Posted on 27.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

When an individual with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder learns to cope with their symptoms caused by their diagnosis, they can unlock unmatched potential that can allow them to achieve their goals.… Read more

Identifying and Managing ADHD in Teen Girls

Posted on 27.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

ADHD is slightly less common in girls than boys, 12.9% of boys are diagnosed with ADHD compared to 5.6% of girls.1 However, part of this discrepancy may be that girls… Read more

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