Understand Dyslexia

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

Read this interview with a parent whose time and effort made all the difference for her daughter with dyslexia.

Some professionals claim types or subtypes of dyslexia; however, none of the scholarly research I’ve read is convincing.

My question is this: is the APD diagnosis further evidence of his dyslexia or is APD a secondary condition that could occur independently of his dyslexia?

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

We have developed checklists for you to use with parents or older individuals who suspect they may be dyslexic. They can help you get an understanding of the behaviors of concern, and provide a starting point for assessment and diagnosis...

Watch a short YouTube video that describes dyslexia.

Take a closer look at the skill of spelling, how it develops, and why it’s important.

Before formal schooling, dyslexia really wasn't an issue. Considering our history as a species, dyslexia is a relatively new phenomenon...

Watch these videos to better understand dyslexia.

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

The following was written by a very ambitious, intelligent, and confident dyslexic law student who got in touch with us via Reddit in May of 2013 and offered to share his remarkable story.

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.

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

A young woman discusses her dyslexia and how it has not stopped her from writing.

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

We are fortunate to have many individuals around the country and the globe working to answer questions about the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia and language disabilities...

This Pulitzer Prize winning poet overcame dyslexia by inventing a new way to read.

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

A comparison of the top reading programs based on the following components: Unique Features; Vocabulary-Language; Phonics; Phonemic Awareness; Fluency; Reading Comprehension; and Written Expression...

Like reading, we once had the misconception that spelling relied primarily on visual memory skills. Today, we know that, like reading, language skills play an important role in spelling. And, contrary to the myth that the English language is too unpredictable and therefore spelling rules are nonexistent, English can be quite predictable...

Use these free resources to share DyslexiaHelp within your community or organization.

Rather than spending our lives like the fish trying to climb a tree and feeling stupid, we should find our strengths and passions and follow them.

Discover ways that you can spend quality time with your child that help you both re-boot, while also squeezing in a bit of time for yourself.

We understand the importance and critical role that oral language development plays in learning to read and spell...

Written by a 5th grade teacher, this article discusses the dangers of unidentified dyslexia and the toll this can take on students - both psychologically and in their work.

Developmental dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects somewhere between 5-10% of the population. It is a language-based learning disability...

Over the years we have learned that dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia is a difficulty interpreting the phonological components of our language...

Dr. Ryan explains why grade retention isn't the solution for academic problems, and how it may actually be damaging student performance.

A glimpse into the oftentimes discouraging nature of dyslexia.

Given that dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, many dyslexics have a great difficulty with (and subsequent dislike for) writing...