This month, I’m sharing a list of my favorite science of reading books. Around 2012,…
Category: Special Education/IEPs
Classroom Accommodations for Students Who Struggle with Working Memory
Skillful reading requires many cognitive processes. A weakness in cognitive skills such as processing speed,…
Dyslexia 101: Key Concepts Made Easy
Dyslexia Awareness Month is an annual observance held during the month of October to raise…
Should we teach and assess with nonsense words?
Nonsense words aren’t part of anyone’s daily vocabulary, yet they follow the same spelling patterns…
A Tale of Two Conditions – ADHD and Dyslexia
Children with dyslexia and those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often exhibit similar characteristics…
How does slow processing speed impact reading skills?
Skillful reading requires many cognitive processes. A weakness in cognitive skills such as processing speed,…
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,…
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…
Challenging Dyslexia Myths: Seeing Beyond the Stereotypes
Dyslexia is a complex and often misunderstood learning difference that affects millions of people worldwide….
Not Learning Disabled, But Still Struggling: What Compensators Need
For struggling readers, whether they are identified with a learning disability or not, the process…

