“Evidence Based” — But does it work?
Parents seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work?
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Tag: fluency in reading
Orthographic Mapping and Dyslexia
Educators use the term “orthographic mapping” to describe the way that written words are etched into long-term memory. Once a person has “mapped” a word, they will be able to recognize the word instantly by sight
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Finding Fluency
All I wanted was for my son to become a reader. I wanted him to be able to read easily and automatically, without effort.
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Making Progress is Not Enough
The phrase “making progress” is misleading. Children with dyslexia need to close the gap to catch up to their peers.
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Reading Fluency in the Dyslexic Brain
Low Level/ High Content Books Practice makes perfect. Better said, practice makes progress. Learning a new skill requires repetition to
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