Dyslexia Support

Accommodations Check Up

Accommodations Check Up

Just as you take your child for an annual check up at the pediatrician, your child's accommodation plan needs an annual check up as well! Accommodations are granted to students with learning disabilities to help them access the general education curriculum. Accommodations don't change what is learned but how it is learned; they don't change what is tested but how it is tested.

A Simple Trick to Help Your Child's Reading

A Simple Trick to Help Your Child's Reading

Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most important. When it comes to helping your child become a confident reader, what's the ultimate secret weapon? It's something we do every day: talking. Yes, that's right! Engaging in rich conversations with your child lays the foundation for their reading journey. In this guide, we'll explore how you can leverage the power of language to support your child's reading skills.

Spotlight on Visual & Spatial Strengths

Spotlight on Visual & Spatial Strengths

Dyslexia, a term often associated with challenges in reading and language, is a condition that defines itself not just by its hurdles but by the remarkable strengths it brings to individuals. At Read Write Learning Center, where we specialize in one-on-one academic language therapy for children with learning disabilities like dyslexia, the remarkable strengths of these individuals shine through. Today, we turn the spotlight on the visual and spatial capabilities that distinguish them.

Let's bust some myths about dyslexia!

 Let's bust some myths about dyslexia!

Dyslexia is a common but often misunderstood learning difference that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Unfortunately, there are many myths about dyslexia, and these misconceptions often keep dyslexic individuals from getting the support they need! So, let’s unravel these myths and shed light on the realities of dyslexia, bringing you a deeper understanding of this condition. 

Navigating the School Year: A Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia

Navigating the School Year: A Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia

As we approach the start of a new school year, it's time to prepare not just the backpacks and lunchboxes but also for essential conversations with your child's teacher. For parents of children with learning disabilities like dyslexia, these conversations will set the stage for a successful academic year.

You can read with your ears. True or false?

You can read with your ears. True or false?

True! In fact, “ear reading” is key for students with dyslexia.What exactly is “ear reading?” It is listening to audio books as a way to take in the printed word. Audio books are available from the library or from web based services such as Audible; however, children with dyslexia qualify for free or low cost audio books from two great organizations, BookShare and Learning Ally.