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  • Assessing reading comprehension in a dyslexic first grader

    My daughter is in 1st grade and is dyslexic. She cannot read very many words at all. We are getting her an IEP and her teacher is excellent. Her teacher is having a hard time getting her to read sentences so she can test for reading comprehension. Do you have any advice on testing for Dyslexia?

    August 16, 2025
  • Making Sense of Words

    A recent study by the University of Leicester suggests that young developing readers have a similar understanding of how letters at the beginning and end of words can help make sense of words, even if there are typos or jumbled letters in the middle of those words.

    January 17, 2024
  • Dyslexia and Deficits in the Visual System: A New Theory

    Recent research led by Guinevere Eden, director of the Center for the Study of Learning at Georgetown University Medical Center, has cast serious doubts on the theory that dyslexia stems from deficits in the visual system.

    January 17, 2024
  • eBook Readers: Better for Dyslexics than Printed Books?

    A new study performed by the Smithsonian Institute found that ebook readers may actually be more effective at helping dyslexics with reading comprehension than traditional print books.

    January 18, 2024
  • BREAKING: Researchers Find New Marker for Dyslexia in Children

    Northwestern University researchers have published their research detailing a biological feature that plays an important role in reading—an area in which dyslexics struggle.

    January 19, 2024
  • Study Shows Listening Devices Helpful with Reading

    A study done at Northwestern University found that children who simply wear listening devices in their ear throughout the day show better word comprehension and reading improvement.

    January 19, 2024
  • Fun & Games for Dyslexics

    If you have dyslexia, there’s no need to avoid hard puzzles and word games any longer. There are many educational apps and online games that will help teach reading, spelling, and much more in a playful setting — while providing beneficial practice for dealing with dyslexia.

    July 21, 2025
  • A New Study: “Making it Easier to Learn to Read”

    Many studies have shown that dyslexia affects certain areas of the brain, and in a new study done by the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, researchers targeted a new part of the brain and found results.

    January 19, 2024
  • Thinking Aloud Helpful When Reading

    A great way to boost connections between what children hear and what children know is to "think aloud" by talking about your thoughts while you read.

    January 19, 2024
  • Increased Spacing in Letters Helps Dyslexics Read Better

    A recent study showed that reading practice—one of the best ways to combat dyslexia—can become easier by manipulating the spacing of the text.

    January 19, 2024
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