I assess for DSA purposes. I enjoyed your text on automaticity. The driving analogy made it so clear to cascade to students. Just one query: Why would a student know the word, letter, object, etc., but not be able to get it out?

My daughter is entering 9th grade in a few weeks. She has dyslexia. We have grappled with the foreign language course of study. Her high school offers Latin, and I’ve read on your site that Latin roots are helpful to students with dyslexia. Do you recommend Latin as a foreign language for students with dyslexia? I’ve also read that Spanish is a better course to study as well. She has tried French in middle school and that was a disaster. I’m concerned that Spanish will be just as difficult for her.

When I read, I read backwards at times, go over sentences, go up the sentence, and look at the spacing between words. Many of my friends thought it was dyslexia. Could that be possible? I also am wondering what the difference is between a learning disability and a vision problem.

I am seeking clarification for distinguishing word retrieval problems as opposed to rapid automatized naming. What is the difference?

I am a fifth and sixth grade reading specialist. I have worked with a student using the Wilson program completing ten of twelve books. This student came into fifth grade a non-reader and left after sixth grade reading quite well. He has just completed seventh grade, and when I inquired about how he was doing his resource teacher had said she started the program over because he was having difficulty spelling. Are there programs for students like this child who have completed a multi-sensory phonics program but still struggle to transfer spelling skills to everyday writing?

I was wondering about the cost of testing fees. My child's school told me it was a $2,500 test and can only be done in Lansing. I’m hoping you can help. Also, are there programs to help with the financial part of the testing? We are desperate for answers at this point.

My son will be eleven in June. He just had formal testing for dyslexia and was rated “Profound.” I am in over my head! Do you know of programs that would help us? (He's at a 6th grade level for some stuff, 5th grade for most, and under a 2nd grade eye reading level) He is smart! If you know of any places, I'd love to hear about them!

We have a 14-year-old son. I am searching for a neuropsychologist in my area that has experience with young people who may have developed compensation for various dyslexic conditions; his reading comprehension is strong and he is very articulate but he struggles mightily in math and science and simply cannot write. While he has been on an IEP for years, it’s basically useless because we don’t really know what is going on.

Yesterday my son had a neurological exam and the doctor determined that he is dyslexic and has ADHD. Although I knew this in my heart I still feel overwhelmed. He is seven years old and so behind. I researched tutoring in our area and found a recommended center. I'm worried that we will not be able to afford the cost. We live a no frills life, but are not in need. I'm wondering if you can point me in a direction that will be easier on my family's finances while still helping my child succeed.

I am looking for a list of psychologists that know how to evaluate for dyslexia. Can you please sent me any information?