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What is Dyslexia?

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Dyslexia is riddled with misunderstandings from over the years. Even now, a quick internet search yields lots of outdated misinformation. Since at one time dyslexia was referred to as “word… Read more

Does my Five-Year-Old have Dyslexia? How to Identify Dyslexia and Help your Child

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

The earlier we can support children with dyslexia, the better!1 That’s why recognizing early signs of dyslexia can be important. In this article we will review a few signs of… Read more

ADHD and Motivation

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

A common concern that a parent might have for their child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder is that they display a lack of motivation. Asking a child with ADHD to perform… Read more

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

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