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New data suggests teaching students alternative strategies for decoding two syllable words.

We review 14 different language and learning disability tests...and tell you why we like them.

As those of us who live and work with dyslexics know, reading may not be their idea of a good time. How might you get your child or student interested in reading a good book this summer? Here are 5 tips to get (or keep) kids reading!

This Green Bay Packers player discovered he was dyslexic through exploring his talents on the football field.

It can be a real dilemma for you to balance your child’s summer fun and respite with continued dyslexia tutoring or therapy. You feel somewhere between a seal balancing that ball and a juggler keeping those balls in the air!

For those in need of the digital format for text, there are many options for scanning and converting books.

How do we get children who are dyslexic to read? Here are a few ways.

Case studies of individuals with dyslexia who achieved positive outcomes by employing each person's strengths and interests in therapy

Read our June 2012 e-newsletter to learn more about artist Jacob Meders, a new app developed at U of M, and dyslexia tests our clinicians recommend.

This section will provide you with a wealth of information on how to best teach your students with dyslexia and learning disabilities.

Use these teaching tips and tools to help level the playing field for your dyslexic students.

Creative thinker Emma Jefferies has caught our attention with her buzzworthy set of videos about living with dyslexia.

We are fortunate to have many individuals around the country and the globe working to answer questions about dyslexia and its diagnosis and treatment. We intend to reach out to these researchers and practitioners for first-hand information about the state-of-the-art in the field...

Performing a dynamic assessment of your student's expository writing skills is a good way to determine strengths and weaknesses in the writing process.

Consistency, firmness, and a forgiving attitude are just three of these five solid attributes required for guiding your dyslexic child down the path of success.

IDA's fact sheet, "At-Risk Students and the Study of Foreign Language in School" can help you understand how to assist a learning-disabled individual with learning a new language.

In our May 2012 eNewsletter, we offer some helpful videos to explain the writing process further.

Depending on your setting (i.e., school, clinic, private practice, etc.) you may or may not have time to invest in a lot of assessments. The assessment, whether formal or informal, should provide you with an opportunity to evaluate your clients' or students' understanding of phonological awareness as well as conventional spelling patterns...

Many individuals with dyslexia or learning disability think that writing comes easily for others, but this is not the case. Writing is a complex process. Even great writers need to work at it.

Optimize reading comprehension skills by setting realistic reading fluency goals for your students with dyslexia.

You will learn a great deal about the student’s understanding of the writing process and her abilities by observing her plan, compose, and edit a story...

Watch this video on how to request an evaluation in our February 2013 eNewsletter.

While not dyslexic herself, the famous author has been giving substantial gifts to Dyslexia Action for several years.

Joe Wright went from being called "stupid" in school to directing movies based on some of the most complex literature in the world.

Given the complexity of dyslexia, if you are new to the field it can be overwhelming to diagnose and treat. The goal of this section is to help you understand what dyslexia is and what it is not, and how to diagnose it.

Our guest contributor offers some helpful advice for young dyslexics.

Not being able to read until he was in middle school didn’t stop Mark Schlereth from becoming a successful NFL player.

Read our July 2012 e-newsletter to learn about a stand-up comedian, working memory, and DyslexiaHelp's Pinterest page.

Many people who struggle with writing think that good writers just write well. We need to convey good writing is challenging for everyone. We need to have accommodations and supports in place to level the playing field for children with dyslexia and language and learning disabilities; but they need to know the process of writing.

Morphology is one of the often-overlooked building blocks for reading fluency, reading comprehension, and spelling.

We have identified some of our favorite books which you might find helpful. For each, we've provided a brief summary about the content.

Without strong skills in phonemic awareness, a child cannot begin to connect the sounds of our language to letters or letter combinations.

Swedish Crown Princess Victoria was bullied because of her struggles with reading and writing. She now speaks up for dyslexic children.

As you know, developmental dyslexia is a multifaceted, interesting phenomenon. Given its complexity, if you are a new practitioner it can be overwhelming to understand, diagnose, and treat. If you are new to the teaching field, it can be a challenge to meet the needs of students with dyslexia when you are also working to teach 25 other students in the room, some with their own learning challenges. And, regardless of where you are in your professional life, it can be a challenge to stay abreast of the research, new diagnostic tests, new techniques for intervention, and assistive technology...

The New York Jets coach embraces his dyslexia and encourages fellow dyslexics to do the same.

Learning a second language isn’t an easy task, but for Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek, it wasn’t impossible, even with her learning disability.

We have compiled a list of programs, software and board games designed specifically to target spelling in a structured, but fun way. We have used some of these at the Center and have found them to be successful tools.

This page is designed to give you, the professional, a rationale for teaching to the strengths and interests of your students with dyslexia.

It's a great day to be a victor for DyslexiaHelp.

Phonological awareness is different from phonics (and includes phonemic awareness) and is an essential skill to learn to read. Therefore, it is critical to make this concept explicit for all students with dyslexia. This page and video help explain further.

How do you teach dyslexics with their strengths and interests in mind?

We have compiled a comprehensive list of tests commonly used to diagnose dyslexia and language disorders from preschool through adulthood.

Dr. Ryan completes his list of pointers on how to have a successful work life.

A new Virginia bill requires school districts in the state to have reading specialists trained in helping students with dyslexia.

What the Literature Says on Interest-Based Learning

See the faces and read the stories of the team behind DyslexiaHelp.

What is working memory, how does it affect reading, and what is the best way to target it? We tell you here.

Suggestions on how to document a strength- and interest-based learning approach in the student’s IEP.