Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that can cause difficulty among all language domains: reading, spelling, writing, and speaking. Due to it being neurobiological in origin, it is not curable but can be treatableDyslexia is a language-based learning disability that can cause difficulty among all language domains: reading, spelling, writing, and speaking. Due to it being neurobiological in origin, it is not curable but can be treatable

There are many different types of learners- all of which learn at different speeds, prefer different modalities, or interpret information differently. Some students may be able to listen to an hour-long lecture and take in every bit of information, while others were lost after the first sentence.

It can be very overwhelming to find out that your child has dyslexia and figuring out the next steps you should take. A lot of people will suggest using an Orton Gillingham (OG) program to help, but what is OG?

Dyslexia is considered a language learning impairment and we see signs of dyslexia in at least 20% of our population. . While it is not curable, it is treatable when given the proper instruction and tools. Below, are some tips and tricks to working with students with dyslexia.

When working with students with dyslexia, the terms Structured Literacy, Orton-Gillingham (OG), and Multisensory Learning (MSL) are always used. They indicate an approach to teaching, but can be used interchangeably as they all have the same goal in mind.

Generally speaking, when we hear learning disabilities, it has a negative connotation associated with it. Learning disabilities are usually due to genetic factors and are neurobiological-- meaning it alters brain functioning and cognitive processing.

Yes, yes it's true. We all teach kids how to clap out syllables in words to count how many parts it has. It is a fundamental phonemic awareness skill that every child needs. But, what else do we teach about syllables? Recognizing syllables is just the beginning and we can't stop teaching them there.

October, a month known for many things-- Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness, Dental Hygiene month. But, it is also Dyslexia Awareness Month and National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month, both of which generally go hand-in-hand when receiving a dyslexia diagnosis.

ALTA Certified Academic Language Therapists provide diagnostic, explicit, systematic Multisensory Structured Language intervention which builds a high degree of accuracy, knowledge, and independence for students with written-language disorders, including dyslexia.

Every precious minute counts when working with a child with a learning disability.

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It's true. We tend to believe that when we are born we should just naturally, or with a little guidance, begin to read like we begin to talk. Reading however is not a natural process.

Research estimates that as many as 1 in 5 people have dyslexia, making it the most common language-based learning disability. While children develop skills at their own pace, if you are concerned that your child is developing more slowly than their peers in areas such as reading, spelling, or other written language skills, you may wonder if these are signs of dyslexia.

Teacher question: I keep hearing that teachers don’t know the science of reading. But all the teachers that I talk to say that they teach phonics. What’s really going on? Shanahan's response:  I suspect that both the critics and the teachers are telling you the truth.

This is such important information. I am asked what the difference is all the time. Most people who may not be in the education fie...

Suffix ed can be just as confusing for students to learn to spell as it was to learn to read due to its multiple choices.

Of all the suffixes I teach my students, suffix ed is the trickiest. Thats understandable because there are 3 ways to read it. So that means 3 different rules to learn. Hopefully this image will help keep it straight.

Learning to read for many dyslexic children is much more than memorizing words. They must be able to understand the relationship between sounds and letters, learn graphemes, be able to distinguish separate syllables within the word, and break apart morphemes. This is a great graphic to show these differences.