Dyslexia is Always Having to Say You’re Sorry
When I was a freshman in college, one of the season's most popular movies was Love Story. The most famous line from the movie was, "Love is never having to say you're sorry." This platitude ended up...
View ArticleDyslexia is Always Having to Say You’re Sorry
When I was a freshman in college, one of the season's most popular movies was Love Story. The most famous line from the movie was, "Love is never having to say you're sorry." This platitude ended up...
View ArticleBuilding Bridges with School Staff
Remember, the school staff wants your child to succeed just as much as you do. Here are some suggestions to help you develop a strong, positive relationship with your child's teachers and support staff.
View ArticleAdvocating for Your Child
Your child's teacher may see 100 or more students per day. There is no way they can possibly know more about your child than you do. Be confident when working with the school!
View ArticleAdvice from a Parent
Read this interview with a parent whose time and effort made all the difference for her daughter with dyslexia.
View Article7 Steps for Success Offers College Transition Help for Learning Disabled...
The transition from high school to college is difficult for any student, but even more so for students with disabilities.They not only have to learn to handle a more demanding academic curriculum, but...
View Article"Reading Focus Card" to Help Students with Dyslexia & ADD/ADHD
Experienced teacher Joan Brennan was concerned when she saw some of her students struggling with reading. Wanting to help them focus on the texts they were trying to read so that they would comprehend...
View ArticleLater Language Development
We used to think that once we learned to pronounce all of our sounds, learned language structures (e.g., plurals and verb tense), could ask questions, and speak complex sentences, that our speech and...
View ArticleFrom Special Ed to Special Ops
Green Beret Taylor Beattie, a US Army Special Forces Soldier, tells his story of living with what he calls his “constant companion,” dyslexia.
View ArticleAvoid the Dyslexia Cure Merry-Go-Round and Stick to What Works
Before you invest time and money on what claims to be an effective dyslexia intervention, do your homework. Before you invest your family’s time and money on what claims to be a quick, easy, and...
View ArticleAlice Beard
A now successful author from Kalamazoo, Michigan reflects on her struggles in school and how she overcame them.
View ArticleAlex Malchow
This father-son duo have written a bestselling story about having the courage to overcome hardship -- and it was all inspired by a learning disability.
View ArticleAlex Green
This Green Bay Packers player discovered he was dyslexic through exploring his talents on the football field.
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