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Do Vision Problems Cause Dyslexia?

One of the perennial questions we get asked: What causes dyslexia?  Current research has shown...
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Universal K-2 Dyslexia Screening

Universal Kindergarten through Second Grade dyslexia screenings help to determine a student's risk for reading...
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Sight Words: More Than Just Memorization

Did you know that our brains don't store words visually, but rather as a series...
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Dysgraphia – More Than Just Bad Handwriting

Recently a parent asked the following question: "My child's handwriting is awful!  But I guess...
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Fostering a “Growth Mindset”

Carol Dweck, a Harvard-educated professor, coined the phrase "growth mindset" in her book Mindset: The...
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Should I Tell My Child They are Dyslexic?

No matter what age, a child who struggles to read and write can face many...
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Educational Evaluations Basics with Heather Arduengo PhD, LP, LS

 Many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to the ins and outs of educational evaluations...
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ADHD and Dyslexia

A question we get asked by many parents is the difference and/or simalirities between ADHD...
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Can my child be gifted AND dyslexic?

Yes, approximately 2-5% of school aged children are intellectually gifted and dyslexic. This dual diagnosis...
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Sight Words: More Than Just Memorization

April 23, 2022 | Dyslexia, Learning Disability, Structured Literacy, Teaching StrategiesDid you know that our...