Now that your child has started school, how can you create a positive reading environment at home? Decodable readers are part of the answer! What Are Decodable Readers? Decodable books are texts that contain predictable, rule-based words that young readers can feel...
Middle school, high school, and college can be a difficult adjustment for any student! While the added layer of a dyslexia diagnosis has its strengths, it also poses some challenges, such as note-taking. Here are some helpful assistive technological resources to...
Written By: Nidhi Patel, M.S., CCC-SLP Fact or myth? Speaking multiple languages at home may cause a child to have delays in their speech or language development. MYTH! This is a common misconception that impacts many families. About 20% of children in the United...
The foundation for successful reading is built in preschool with key skills called “phonological awareness.” Phonological awareness skills help a child notice and work with the sounds that make up words. These skills are crucial for your child to sound out and spell...
Are you confused about being asked to do a language evaluation when you are concerned about your child’s reading skills? Let’s talk about why that might have been a recommendation. The foundation of reading is very language-based in nature. Reading incorporates many...
By: Brooke Haessig M.A., CF-SLP A common mistake that some parents and teachers make is pushing reading on a child. We all know that the best way for a child to improve their reading skills is to read! However, for some children, this is easier said than done. Some...