Letter Reversals
It is extremely common and normal for children to reverse or invert letters when they are learning to write, or
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It is extremely common and normal for children to reverse or invert letters when they are learning to write, or
Continue readingWhy do we use clay with the Davis Method? At the heart of reading difficulties are often “sight words.” These
Continue readingSometimes the symptoms of dyslexia are obvious, sometimes not. There is a huge population whom I refer to as “the invisible ones”. I happen to be one of them.
Continue readingIn a recent math program, I worked with a girl who seemed motivated, but overwhelmed by any mention of mathematical terms and numbers.
Continue readingI walk into the classroom and sit down beside the child who’s on my caseload. We’re only supposed to work on handwriting, but she’s struggling in every way.
Continue readingChat GPT is probably the next big technological advancement that will make the lives of dyslexics a lot easier. It
Continue readingParents seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work?
Continue readingSome kids are interested in “writing” when they’re 2. They love letters and learn all the letter names and the
Continue readingIt’s a common feature of the primary school classroom. The behavior chart on the wall, with children’s names on pegs.
Continue readingRecent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.
Continue readingImagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.
Continue readingResearchers know that dyslexics learn to read differently, but schools continue to focus on children’s weaknesses rather than their strengths.
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