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We read for meaning. But for some kids (and even adults), reading comprehension is a struggle. For some, decoding the words on the page takes so much energy that fully comprehending the meaning of the...
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Myths Surrounding Dyslexia
There are a lot of myths surrounding dyslexia. Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions is that dyslexia is about reversing letters. In reality, dyslexia is about weak phonemic awareness skills....
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It’s All Greek to Me! Understanding Specific Reading Comprehension Deficits...
Specific Reading Comprehension Deficits (S-RCD) is like being able to read a foreign language — because you know how the words are pronounced — but having no idea what the words mean. Research shows...
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“This is Too Hard!” 5 ways to help a child with a learning disability
It’s painful watching your child struggle in school, but there are things you can do to help. Find out how to turn “This is too hard!” to “I can do this!” with these 5 tips. Remind them that even...
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New Year, New Student!
Start the year off right with improved study habits Returning to school after the long holiday break can be tough, but now is the time to set routines that will stick for the rest of the school year....
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Who’s to Blame for a Bad Report Card?
Report cards. Seldom have two words caused such anxiety for both students and parents. For some, poor grades can reflect feelings of inadequacy (as a student or a parent), worries about being held...
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7 Myths About the Brain that Might Surprise You
MYTH: You’re either left-brained or right-brained. This long-standing myth has been debunked. There is no evidence that people preferentially use one side of their brain more.2. MYTH: Cognitive...
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May 7 is National Barrier Awareness Day
Both visible and invisible barrier can limit the success of otherwise very capable children, teens and adults. From attention struggles and dyslexia, to dysgraphia (trouble with numbers) and memory...
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10 Myths About Learning Disabilities (and Why They’re False)
It’s not your fault. You’ve taken the advice of well-meaning experts, Googled a few topics, and heard that tutoring helped your neighbor’s daughter after she missed two weeks of school due to...
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4 Steps to Becoming a Better Reader
November 13 is National Young Reader’s Day 4 Steps to Becoming a Better Reader How do we learn to read? It isn’t as simple as you might think. Sabra Gelfond, Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive...
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