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He was 2 years old when his speech began to decline. Fear enveloped my cousin as she realized that one of her twin boys was not developing as planned. A parent places their hopes and dreams into their children and when their child struggles, it hurts. One doesn’t want their child to struggle but toRead more

So What Is Dyslexia Anyway?  – Two “Classic” Symptoms Explored We often wonder: Is my child dyslexic? or, Am I? and, What is Dyslexia exactly? However, in our experience, and in that of most people working in the field, not everyone who has difficulty with language or reading has “dyslexia.” When you hear the wordRead more

Term “Dyslexia” Not Used In Schools Per Federal Guideline Adopted by Florida Nov 05, 2013 Panama City- Dyslexia makes it very difficult for children to read, write, and spell. According to the National Institutes of Health, it’s the most common learning disability in our country, so it might surprise you to learn that Florida PublicRead more

We need to remind ourselves that Accessibility needn’t be a term reserved just for physically disabled. Those with dyslexia or other learning disabilities face real challenges navigating the world of printed words. It’s largely inaccessible to them because it’s often incomprehensible. However, new accessibility apps from Apple and others, are beginning to give these peopleRead more

Two reports from the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, Northwestern University show that Bluetooth-style listening devices in the classroom can treat dyslexia.  Sounds suspicious I know, but if nothing else, trust the source enough to read on and you’ll be suitably impressed and hopefully inspired. Their research also uncovers a biological explanation which could lead to earlierRead more

Is your child struggling in school? Are you concerned about their success? A recent interview with Cornell Amerson by Educating Dyslexia has shed some light on the struggles that kids go through when they have a learning disability. He addresses his own personal struggles and sheds light on the issue. Being able to identify aRead more

Halloween masks can be great fun, but is your child wearing a “mask” all year long? Secretly Dyslexic Mike was funny and gregarious. He showed his smarts in class discussions, but come time to sit down and work, he would play “class clown” and entertain his neighbors instead. Unfinished schoolwork was sent home, and addedRead more

My son is Dyslexic and I admit that I all too often fall into the mode of lamenting that he (and my family) must deal with his condition. I wallow and worry about how he struggles in school and at home. Together we suffer through the standard approaches to learning and doing things, and weRead more

“Help!   My Child Has Just Been Diagnosed With Learning Disabilities.   Tell Me What That Means.   Where Can I Get Help?   What Should I Do?” With e-mail becoming such a widespread tool, I am getting the opportunity to hear from parents all over the nation, and even, sometimes, other parts of the world.Read more

So What Is Dyslexia Anyway? Here we explore Two “Classic” Symptoms and what they may actually mean. We often wonder, “Is my child dyslexic?” or “Am I?” and “What exactly is dyslexia?” “Should I seek dyslexia assessment, or dyslexia therapy for my child?” However, in our experience, and in that of most people working in the field,Read more