Maybe a classroom teacher has mentioned some concerns to you about your child’s reading skills. Or perhaps you’ve suspected that your student struggles with comprehension. Maybe you notice that your child avoids reading aloud. If you’re concerned about your child possibly having a specific learning disability, the best thing you can do is start with… The post Everything You Need To Know About Dyslexia Testing appeared first on Dyslexia On Demand ..read more

A beautiful thing that stemmed from the world of educational psychology in the 1980s is Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. This theory puts forward the belief that people all have various, distinct types of intelligences and not just one general measure of intelligence. Multiple intelligences incorporate different areas such as logical-mathematical, linguistic, musical, spatial,… The post How To Tell If Your Child Is Dyslexic appeared first on Dyslexia On Demand ..read more

It’s almost that time again. Perhaps you’re scouring sales for backpacks, shoes, and lunchboxes. Or maybe you’re getting in your last licks of summer with a getaway. By August and September, most children all around the United States will be heading back to school. It can be an exciting time, but for some students who… The post The Back-to-School Guide for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids appeared first on Dyslexia On Demand ..read more

One of the most edifying things to experience as a parent is to have another person know, understand, and truly see your child. Sometimes that understanding person is a teacher, a tutor, a coach, a friend, or even a therapist. When children have a specific learning disability—like dyslexia—it is likely that some helpful adults will… The post What An Educational Therapist Knows About Your Child appeared first on Dyslexia On Demand ..read more

One very cool concept to understand in the field of brain science is the fact that our brains are ever-changing. Learning new things can help our brains to create, develop, and connect neural pathways. The good news about this is that our brains provide us with limitless learning potential. For students with a specific learning disability like dyslexia, it is so important to understand that a learning difference is not necessarily a detriment. Struggling and making mistakes can be a helpful part of learning—teaching a student resilience, grit, and perseverance. And practicing difficult things ..read more

Neurodivergence has become a more common term in recent years. It’s often used to describe people with autism, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, or learning disabilities like dyslexia. Truly, being neurodivergent means that your brain functions, processes, behaves, and learns differently than brains that are considered “typical.” Neurological differences, while they may present challenges in classrooms, aren’t necessarily a bad thing. Different brains, as it turns out, have different strengths; diversity is a good thing. No matter what the brain difference is ..read more

So often in school settings, a child’s intelligence tends to get boiled down to a set of test scores and letter grades. The results of standardized tests can be discouraging to some students. However, math and visual/spatial ability—while important—do not measure a child’s intelligence holistically. It is so crucial that educators, parents, and students understand that there are multiple areas of intelligence that are all valuable skill sets. Children have different strengths, and dyslexia just happens to impair some of the academic skills that are so commonly valued as the most important. The ..read more

Parenting life can get so busy. There’s sports, school, meals, rides, and so much to schedule and manage. However, from babyhood through young adulthood, it is essential for parents to make room in their lives to support their children on their learning journey. When students reach school age, it is key to remain a supportive figure and to be plugged in to the kind of learner your child is. There are so many benefits to parental involvement in a child’s academics, which can impact both the student and the parent. There are strong links between parental involvement, higher grades, and graduatio ..read more

Have you embarked on a journey to seek help for dyslexia? There is so much to learn. Some estimates suggest that 20% of the U.S. population is affected by dyslexia. Fortunately for students who struggle with reading, there’s ongoing research around the importance of identifying the signs of dyslexia early. Early intervention and evidence-based programs can help to improve reading skills and success rates for children with dyslexia. There’s more good news: With the right kind of support and targeted interventions, students with dyslexia have the ability to become strong readers and learners. De ..read more

Primary care providers can be such an important part of patients’ and families’ lives. Whether parents or patients share concerns or ask questions about topics like mental health, relationships, or even experiences at school, practitioners can help to discuss different solutions. The same is true when it comes to patients who have learning disabilities. Perhaps a parent points out difficulties with reading, or maybe a patient hints at struggles in the classroom; in any case, a doctor can work with patients and families to offer guidance and figure out some next steps. One key thing to keep in ..read more