Are SLD And Dyslexia The Same Thing?
Specific learning disabilities (SLDs) and dyslexia are commonly seen together, so some people may confuse them for being the same. If you’re a parent whose child has just been diagnosed with a specific learning disability, you may wonder: Is this the same as dyslexia? The answer is yes and no. Specific learning disability is an […]
Gift Guide for The Unique Learner
Many parents, teachers, and caregivers ask our team around the holiday season what kind of thoughtful and educational gifts can they buy for their specialized learners. We’re here to help! Read our full article for six gift ideas for young children, teenagers and adults. Great Gifts For People With Dyslexia of All Ages 1. Reading […]
Private School vs. Public School: Pros and Cons for Kids With Dyslexia/SLD
The decision to send your child to private or public school can be difficult. How much does it cost? What kind of teaching style do they use? Is my child going to get enough attention? With so many questions, it can take time to figure out where to start. This article will discuss the pros […]
What You Need To Know About Services, Accommodations, and Modifications for Specific Learning Disabilities, “Dyslexia” On An IEP
Accommodations provided for students with disabilities, or learning differences, help them access information and demonstrate what they know. These accommodations are not meant to lower academic standards or expectations. Accommodations must be integral to the normal cycle of teaching and testing—never reserved only for assessment periods. Classroom accommodations allow students to learn and demonstrate their […]
The True Gifts of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects the brain’s ability to process language. It most commonly results in difficulties with reading and writing, including spelling, word recognition, and decoding. Dyslexia can also cause problems with reading comprehension and math skills, but it does not affect intelligence or talent. As time goes by, we’ve learned […]
10 Famous People With Dyslexia
It’s a common misconception that dyslexia is caused by poor intelligence, laziness, or other character flaws. In fact, dyslexia can occur in all walks of life. Some of your favorite celebrities have talked about their struggles with dyslexia. 1. Orlando Bloom – Actor Orlando Bloom is an English actor best known for his roles in […]
10 Myths About Dyslexia And The Truth Behind Them
Dyslexia is a deeply misunderstood learning difference, and the internet is full of myths about it. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the most widespread myths about dyslexia and the reality behind them. Myth #1: Writing backward The myth: Children with dyslexia read and write backward, so reading and writing backward are signs of […]
The RTI Process and How It Fails Children
Millions of school-age children experience difficulties with learning for a myriad of reasons. A learning difference can make learning difficult for a child. For years, schools have attempted to provide these students assistance. The current focus to help struggling students is known as Response to Intervention (RTI). This isn’t a particular program, but a way […]
Learning Lab Tutors vs. Regular Tutors
When you’re looking for a tutor, you have many options to choose from. You can hire someone with experience in the subject you need help with or an expert in one of the subjects your child is struggling with. But, some children might need a different approach. Unlike traditional tutors, Learning Lab tutors are specially […]
Waiting to See is Waiting to Fail
The wait-to-see approach has been failing children for decades. It focuses on “waiting to see” how kids will do with more time and even retaining kids in the hopes that having more time to mature will eventually push them to read, write and spell. However, this old-school approach usually only preps kids for failure in […]