“Evidence Based” — But does it work?
Parents who are seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work? Parents and teachers are often encouraged to look for...
5 Tips for Teaching Writing Skills to Dyslexic Students
Dyslexic students often struggle with writing. Often what a dyslexic student writes is not what they are trying to say. This can be frustrating and confidence-crushing. However, there are...
New Research Confirms that Dyslexics Read Better with Right Brain Strategies
A newly published fMRI study conducted in New Zealand has confirmed that improved reading skills among dyslexic adults correspond with stronger right brain activation patterns. In a study called...
Why Tyrannosaurus but Not If?
“I don’t understand it: he can read tyrannosaurus, but he gets stuck on if!” This question from the mother of a dyslexic child reflects a commonly encountered and paradoxical...
Test Prep Strategies for Dyslexic Students
Making the academic leap from high school to higher education can be challenging for any student. For students with dyslexia, this transition can seem even more intimidating as it...
Dyslexia and Giftedness – By the Numbers
A new study by Italian researchers suggests that the rate of intellectual giftedness among students with dyslexia and related learning disabilities may be almost double the rate among typically...
9 Free Apps and Online Resources for Dyslexic Students
Here is a quick overview of some free apps and online tools that can help dyslexic students work more effectively in the classroom, doing homework, or even studying for...
How to manage dyslexia on the SAT and ACT
Explore the three main considerations for dealing with dyslexia and the SAT or ACT.
Deep Dive into Self-Compassion
In a nutshell, self-compassion is being kind and understanding when confronted with personal failings rather than judging and self-criticizing for inadequacies or shortcomings. It is asking yourself “Would I say...
An Interview on Special Education with Pamela Guest, Chief Editor at IEP Magazine
Pamela Guest is the Founder and Chief Editor at IEP Magazine. More importantly, she is one of us, a parent of a dyslexic. She struggled throughout her son’s education,...
Dysfunctional Science – How a new study about dyslexia gets things wrong
Human beings are very good at tuning things out – not noticing objects or events in that are in plain sight, or becoming indifferent to distracting sounds in their...
3 Ways to Support your Dyslexic Child
Encourage your child by focusing on strengths and minimizing stress.
Focus on the whole child - not just academics!