Understanding learning differences, including dyslexia, can be a big step for children as they begin…
Category: Special Education/IEPs
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
The Present Levels section of an IEP often gets dismissed as just another box to…
The Road to Reading Certification
Are you passionate about the science of reading research and interested in pursuing additional certification?…
Top 10 Books for Learning About the Science of Reading
This month, I’m sharing a list of my favorite science of reading books. Around 2012,…
A Tale of Two Conditions – ADHD and Dyslexia
Children with dyslexia and those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often exhibit similar characteristics…
Dysgraphia 101: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting Students
Dysgraphia is defined as “the condition of impaired letter writing by hand” or put more…
How does slow processing speed impact reading skills?
Skillful reading requires many cognitive processes. A weakness in cognitive skills such as processing speed,…
Seeing Beyond the Stereotypes: Challenging Dyslexia Myths
Dyslexia is a complex and often misunderstood learning difference that affects millions of people worldwide….
Dyslexia 101: Key Concepts Made Easy
Dyslexia Awareness Month is an annual observance held during the month of October to raise…
Strategies for Struggling Readers Who Are Not Learning Disabled
For struggling readers, whether they are identified with a learning disability or not, the process…