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Plain-language articles from our team on dyslexia, ADHD, reading, and executive function.
Stealth Dyslexia: The Silent Struggle
Children with stealth dyslexia are often bright, creative, and articulate. Their strengths help them mask early challenges with reading, spelling, and writing.
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Why Multisensory Reading Intervention Matters More Than You Think
When discussing reading intervention, it's easy to picture flashcards. There is a lot more going on.
Phonological Processing and Its Role in Learning
Phonological processing is a fundamental component of language and literacy development, particularly in the early stages of learning to read.
The Power of Multi-Sensory Learning
Multi-sensory learning engages more than one sense at a time to help new information stick.
Intensive Reading Programs: Why So Intense?
Why reading clinics push for a daily schedule, and what the research says about it.
Summer Writing for Kids
How to keep your kids writing through the summer without a fight.
Grit & Resilience in Children
Grit and resilience are skills kids can learn and develop as they grow, not traits they either have or don't.
5 Great Tips for Getting Your Children to Read
In an age of streaming and video games, getting your children to read is no easy feat.
5 Ways to Help Readers with ADHD
Strategies to help your child with ADHD focus during reading time.
How to Manage Homework Stress
For most elementary school kids, especially ones diagnosed with learning and behavioral disorders, homework time can be absolute drudgery. Learn some tips and ideas to help make homework time easier for you and your child.
The Positives of Dyslexia: Embracing Your Child's Strengths
Review research behind the positivities of the dyslexic brain, based on how it is wired to think differently.
6 Fall Writing Prompts
Crisp air, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything - you know what season I'm talking about: fall! Fall is such a fun and inviting time of year, it's a great time to get inspired…
Top 5 Things to Know About Dyslexia
Learn about what dyslexia is, what signs to look for, and other helpful information to get educated about this common learning disability.
How to use Brain Breaks to Boost Learning
Understand what brain breaks are and how to implement them in the classroom or at home to help motivate and refocus students.
10 Fun and Easy Ways to Practice Spelling
Discover fun and easy activities to review spelling words with your child based on their individual learning strategy.
Exercise Increases Focus During Learning
Breaking down the science of how physical activity helps kids learn more effectively.
Cultivating Lifelong Readers
Tips to promote daily reading habits, and work towards becoming a lifelong reader. Another great way to motivate your reader, is to simply join them! The same time set aside for your younger reading counterpart, should be something that you either match, or exceed.
Oh the Places You'll Go With DR. Seuss in Your Cargo!
Why Dr. Seuss books are important in the development of reading. With the unique use of vocabulary, creative imagery, and wonderful story telling, children....
Integrating Arts into the Classroom
Bringing art into the classroom is extremely beneficial when it comes to the enhancement of learning among students. Many times, educators find themselves caught up in other…
Inspire Teens to Write
When it comes to writing for students, many seem to possess a negative viewpoint and disliking. This turn off towards writing is due to a few different factors. First, writing is…
How Kids Learn Social Skills
How does your kid process social information? A study from the Conduct Problems Prevention Research group may have found the…
Avoid Summer Brain Drain
Whether at home all summer long, enrolled in camps, or on vacation, there are easy ways to help children stay on top of their reading and math skills.
Adult Dyslexia
Dyslexia is more common than some may think. Here are some common warning signs of Dyslexia.
Why can ADHD make spelling difficult?
There are several reasons some children with ADHD have difficulties with written expression including handwriting and spelling. Find out why...
Different Types of Dyslexia
Did you know there are different types of Dyslexia? Dyslexia can appear in several distinct ways and can affect some people differently.
Executive Function: Tips for Planning/Organizing
Has your child ever completed an assignment only to forget to turn it in? Or, maybe they forgot about the homework all together? Try these simple Tips & Tricks
Build Comprehension When Reading with Your Child
Is there a right way to read with your child? Our literacy experts have devised an easy, at home system for building reading comprehension and critical thinkin
Hyperlexia- why your child may struggle with reading comprehension
"Children are often able to read at a substantially higher grade level but face difficulty with comprehension" Signs, symptoms, and treatment of Hyperlexia...
Your Child With Dysgraphia
Why is my child struggling to write in school? Parents often come head to head with their child's teacher when the word "lazy" is brought in.
Great Books for Your 3rd Grader!
Looking to get your 3rd grader into reading? These must-reads are a perfect start.
What are Fine Motor Skills?
Fine Motor Skills Defined - Fine motor skills refer to one's ability to control the small movements in the hands, face, and other parts of the body.
Multisensory Deficits in Dyslexia
Why is Multisensory teaching so effective for teaching dyslexic students to…
The Different Types of Dyslexia
Do you or someone you care about find reading and writing challenging due to dyslexia? Did you know there are several different types of dyslexia and different
Insight Into ADHD Planning & Executive Function
Dr. Russell Barkley explains why those with ADHD often forget assignments, appear to avoid work, or even seem "lazy" in this great video posted to youtube by user: whatshakin3.…
Understanding the Dyslexic Brain
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be…
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