Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
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The Dyslexia Center of Utah offers private tutoring for all ages of students who are struggling with reading and spelling. We offer a multisensory, strategic method in teaching language and cater to the needs of each student.
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
4M ago
Dyslexia comes with AMAZING unique strengths and gifts. Here are some notable aspects of the gifts and uniqueness of dyslexia: 1. Creative Thinking Many individuals with dyslexia are exceptionally creative, excelling in fields suc ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
4M ago
STOP THE SUMMER SLIDE Below are some tips and activities your child can engage in over the summer to maintain and improve their reading skills without feeling overwhelmed. Here are some effective strategies: 1. Audiobooks and E-Books: L ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
4M ago
Testing kids on text they cannot read is generally counterproductive for several reasons: 1. Accuracy in Assessment: Tests aim to measure a child's understanding and skills. If a child cannot read the text, the test will not accurately refl ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
5M ago
Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder: The Facts February 24, 2022 Last month, we took a look at some of the most common co-occurring conditions that might occur in somebody who has dyslexia and literacy differences, and spent a little time exploring how they might interact with the effects that dyslexia can have on somebody’s lived exper ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
9M ago
Explaining dyslexia to your child can involve using simple language to describe how their brain works differently, emphasizing strengths, and reassuring them that it's okay to learn in their unique way. Books and stories about people that have dyslexia can also help them understand and feel more confident. It's essential to highlight that dyslex ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
1y ago
Why Summer Tutoring Isn’t Enough Time For a Dyslexic Student Summer tutoring, although beneficial for many students, may not be sufficient for addressing the needs of dyslexic students for several reasons: Dyslexia requires ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
1y ago
Why Summer Tutoring Isn’t Enough Time For a Dyslexic Student Summer tutoring, although beneficial for many students, may not be sufficient for addressing the needs of dyslexic students for several reasons: Dyslexia requires ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
2y ago
Shelley Hatch, Executive Director Dyslexia Center of Utah,SLT Structured Literacy Teacher When seeking an OG (Orton Gillingham) trained tutor for my child with dyslexia, what should I look for? MYTH: If my child gets a diagnosis of “dyslexia” from a licensed psychologist (in Utah), they will get the specialized help they need in school. ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
2y ago
Should I get a Dyslexia Diagnosis? Yes and No! There is a lot of confusion around a dyslexia diagnosis, who can diagnose dyslexia and getting treatment for dyslexia. The term Dyslexia is a medical term, (dys= difficult, lexi= lexie, a minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment. language) Therefore, people assume their medic ..read more
Dyslexic Center of Utah Blog
2y ago
Shelley Hatch, Executive Director Dyslexia Center of Utah, SLT Structured Literacy Teacher Fear, anxiety, hope, nervous, invisible, afraid, stomach ache, clown, embarrassed, tears, panic attacks, daydreaming, and more time. What do all of these have in common? School for a child with dyslexia! It’s that time of year once again, where ki ..read more