Parents: how to understand your child’s reading challenges, and what to do about them – a step-by-step guide
A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from a worried dad about his son’s reading progress at school. The school had administered a…
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For struggling readers in Years 2-6, when might read-alouds and audiobooks help? (Free resource included!)
The big picture: Reading comprehension is the product of word recognition and language (listening) comprehension skills. If you have typical language skills but can’t read…
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How to help highschoolers who can’t read words
The big picture: Far too many students start high school without basic word-reading skills. In learning plans, schools make helpful adjustments and accommodations to compensate. But…
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Disability | Language | Reading | Speech | Speech Pathology | Writing
Children with disability and/or delay should be involved in setting their own goals
Why it matters: Including children in goal-setting: Yes, but: It can be hard to pull off in practice due to: State of play: Research suggests…
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Dyslexia is not a gift, or a curse, or a myth
The big picture: Dyslexia (also known as specific learning disorder in reading): Why it matters: Without the right support, dyslexia can negatively affect an individual’s…
