This month, I’m sharing a list of my favorite science of reading books. Around 2012,…
Tag: evaluations
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…
Classroom Accommodations for Students Who Struggle with Working Memory
Skillful reading requires many cognitive processes. A weakness in cognitive skills such as processing speed,…
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…
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,…
Should we teach and assess with nonsense words?
Nonsense words are not real words but they follow common patterns of English spelling. They…