In today's educational landscape, specialized support for students with dyslexia is essential. Parents and educators who understand the role of a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) can truly change the educational trajectory of children grappling with reading and language challenges. This blog post explores what a CALT does, the comprehensive training they undergo, and how their expertise can make a significant impact on students' lives. What is a Certified Academic

Dyslexia can feel overwhelming for many parents. It's not just about reading challenges; it affects how children process language. By understanding dyslexia from a parent's viewpoint, we can explore its traits, assessment methods, and ways to empower our children to succeed. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia leads to trouble with fluent word recognition, spelling, and decoding skills. These difficulties arise from challenges in the phonological aspect of language, which can be surpr

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.

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...