Children with dyslexia and those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often exhibit similar characteristics…
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How does slow processing speed impact reading skills?
Skillful reading requires many cognitive processes. A weakness in cognitive skills such as processing speed,…
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The Role of Phonological Awareness and Rapid Naming in the Development of Early Reading Skills
Phonological awareness and rapid naming are two skills that are often weak in struggling readers,…
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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…
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Challenging Dyslexia Myths: Seeing Beyond the Stereotypes
Dyslexia is a complex and often misunderstood learning difference that affects millions of people worldwide….
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Not Learning Disabled, But Still Struggling: What Compensators Need
For struggling readers, whether they are identified with a learning disability or not, the process…
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Classroom Accommodations for Students Who Struggle with Working Memory
Skillful reading requires many cognitive processes. A weakness in cognitive skills such as processing speed,…
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Dyslexia 101: Key Concepts Made Easy
Dyslexia Awareness Month is an annual observance held during the month of October to raise…