It’s a Processing Thing

A common dyslexia explanation explained “It’s an information processing difference!”  Have you heard dyslexia described this way? Have you used this common go-to statement? Did you understand what the “difference”…

The History of IDA

Without understanding, there is confusion. For many years I struggled to comprehend why there was no support for my learning differences. What I’ve come to know is that the structure…

From Bystander to Active Participant

…more prepared and with a completely different mindset. I was informed, organized, and most importantly, prepared. I was able to effectively communicate my childrens’ strengths, struggles, and needs. I walked…

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…dyslexia. Learn More Join Our Community Awareness Dyslexia awareness comes through gaining knowledge of and having access to resources. It helps us realize that “dyslexia” is not a scary or…

What is Reading?

…create a word) multiplied by our ability to accurately and efficiently comprehend language. In other words, our ability to comprehend that the letters d-o-g represent an animal with four legs…

Scatterbrained or Struggling?

…and other important skills. Executive function has three main components: Working memory: Helps hold immediate information in the mind for a brief amount of time while it’s used to complete…

What is Phonological Dyslexia?

…money on an evaluation that is composed of sound and word games. Defining essential terms and phrases helps ease the start of the journey. One of the most common terms…

Oh, Don’t Worry…They’ll Catch Up!

…passed (Ozernov-Palchik & Gaab, 2016). The dangers of the “they’ll catch up” comment comes into play when students who previously demonstrated a need for intervention are now even more behind…