Dyslexia

Does your little one have a problem learning? Find out if you should have her evaluated for a reading disability. ...

Advice from a homeschooling expert on early signs of dyslexia. ...

Does mirror writing in a four-year-old indicate dyslexia or another type of learning/language disability? ...

Demystifying the Writing Process I'm used to the funny looks I get when I tell people that I'm a dyslexic writer. There's always a pause, then a pained look, as they try to process what they perceive to be an oxymoron. On one hand, their concern ...

When school testing doesn't indicate a need for services for a child with reading problems, a private evaluation may be wise. ...

Someone who is "diagnosed as being a sight-reader," should have a full psychoeducational evaluation to determine his needs. ...

Is handwriting becoming a lost art? The new Common Core Standards adopted by most states in the U.S. make teaching cursive optional and up to individual states. The rise of technology in and out of the classroom means fewer kids are writing by ha...

A mother complains that an OT evaluation did not pick up on her child's handwriting difficulty. ...

Word reversal or directional reversals are common in younger children, and many outgrow the problem. ...

Find out whether individuals can inherit the condition of dyslexia from a parent. ...

A child who is happy, well adjusted, and performing on grade level, even if that is below the class average, should move up with his class. ...

When a school does not honor your legal right to request an evaluation, there are steps you can take. ...

When your child's teachers are an obstacle to the IEP, there are steps you can take. ...

There are many resources available to help teachers bypass the difficulties that children with LD can experience in math. ...

Handwriting is a complex skill, so it isn't surprising that many children have a hard time mastering it. Poor handwriting skills can make your child stressed and anxious, cause problems with his or her schoolwork, and keep him or her from wanting...

Yes, there may be advantages to homeschooling your dyslexic child, and no, in most states you do not have to be specially trained to teach your child. ...

Children who have difficulty learning their letters despite repeated exposure to them may in fact be showing early signs of dyslexia. ...

When children are identified as both gifted and dyslexic, it is appropriate to provide services in both areas. ...