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This fascinating study looks at differences in brain activity between a child with dyslexia and a child without dyslexia.

What is a 504 plan? If you're unsure, be sure to check out this great video in our November 2012 eNewsletter.

A now successful author from Kalamazoo, Michigan reflects on her struggles in school and how she overcame them.

This video series in our February 2012 eNewsletter explains UDL by informing advocates, families, and communities about professional development and policy initiatives.

We've compiled a list of websites with tons of helpful resources for dyslexics.

The famous photorealist painter had to overcome many hardships in his life, but not without learning the value of perseverance.

If you’re wondering which accommodations are appropriate for your student, we have a must-read piece for you!

There are many myths and misconceptions that surround dyslexia. As professionals, we can help debunk those myths. We have identified some of the more prevalent misunderstandings about dyslexia...

This guide is intended for those of you who are new to the world of dyslexia. We highlight the areas that you will want to evaluate in order to make a diagnosis of dyslexia...

Read about the DSM-5 changes in diagnostic criteria for specific learning disabilities, and what they mean.

Dyscalculic learners may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and may have problems learning number facts and procedures.

Spanish researchers further connect dyslexia with syllable stress awareness. Study suggests instruction for students with dyslexia should include stress awareness strengthening.

Occasionally, she can read a sentence in isolation, but the majority of the time, when given a short passage (large font, good spacing), she over-relies on context and reads every word incorrectly - or if prompted, must laboriously decode every word.

What are executive function disorders, and what are some practical interventions for dyslexic students? We tell you here.

For many dyslexics, setting goals and staying on track is difficult due to Executive Function Disorder.

Seven speech language pathologists, including DyslexiaHelp's Dr. Joanne Pierson, explore the concept of Interprofessional Practice (IPP) as it relates to providing services to students with literacy problems and dyslexia.

Access to a professional will depend on your community. You may want to begin by having a conversation with your medical professional. If you are enrolled at a university or college, check with your school's office for students with disabilities...

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.

Powerful reading comprehension strategies to help students with Dyslexia get more out of reading.

Given that many dyslexics have difficulty hearing the individual sounds in our language, a skill that underlies spelling, many dyslexics have difficulty learning to spell. The English orthography is derived from many other languages – Greek, Latin, and French to name a few, and as a result, many English sounds are spelled more than one way...

In response to requests from UM students who attending UCLL’s successful workshop Six Steps to Academic Success (SSAS), which is a group format, we developed a program that is based on individual needs to help students with their course work during the semester...

An informal writing sample examined Brittany’s ability to convey her ideas in a personal narrative. She was rated in terms of her content, organization, voice, and conventions on a criterion-referenced rubric...

Dr. Pierson weighs in on the current thinking about using IQ when evaluating and diagnosing dyslexia.

Now back at the top of yet another multi million dollar cosmetics company, Jo Malone is speaking out about her dyslexia. She has said that the learning disability was never disabling, but a gift which allowed her to think creatively and face failure with an open mind.

As a parent of a child with special needs, it is important for you to know about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal law that sets specific standards for the education of your child...

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?

Despite overwhelming evidence showing no connection between vision and reading disorders, we continue to encounter questions about the role of vision in dyslexia.

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.