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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

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...

Successful musician Florence Welch found her passion in singing, in part, because of her dyslexia.

If you have dyslexia, there's no need to avoid hard puzzles and word games any longer.

Dutch multimedia artist GabyGaby shares his all-positive attitude about his dyslexia.

The actual intervention that you do will be fun since it focuses on the student’s strengths and interests. Student-initiated projects provide structure for addressing goals...

Parents are usually right about their kids. If yours is not achieving in school, RTI is not the only answer.

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...

Watch and listen to this inspiring story from a dyslexic high school senior.

How do you teach kids who struggle with spelling and whose writing is difficult to decipher because of copious spelling mistakes?

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.

Studies into the role of interest in learning have demonstrated evidence of gains in attention, persistence, and more...

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.