Susan Barton, founder of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, recommends five favorite technology tools for people with dyslexia. These tools allow students to work around their weak areas while they build up their strengths through tutoring or...
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“When do I tell my child he or she has dyslexia?” Many parents agonize over this question. Susan Barton, creator of the Barton Reading & Spelling System and founder of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, says that children with dyslexia know by...
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Dyslexia is typically diagnosed in children when they are around second or third grade in school. A team from Children’s Hospital Boston reports that they have discovered signs of dyslexia in children as young as 4 or 5 years old by studying...
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I am an elementary school reading specialist in a large public school system, so I have the opportunity to work with a large range of reading needs on a daily basis. For me, dyslexia is one of the most intriguing reading deficiencies I have...
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Technology is revolutionizing the way therapy and treatment modalities can be provided. Webcams and the Internet are making it possible for therapists to help individuals with special needs all around the world, and Lexercise is one...
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Self-Tests for Parents to Do at Home to Test for Dyslexia When it is comes to testing for dyslexia, there is not one true test that can be done. Because of this problem, many children have dyslexia, yet go untreated for it, while other...
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How to Figure Out if Child Has Dyslexia Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that affects many children and adults. The proper recognition of dyslexia can help children and adults manage their learning disability and even help them...
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Testing for dyslexia is a good idea if your child is having problems with schoolwork or reading and writing comprehension. You may want to test your child for dyslexia if the child’s teacher recommends it as well. There are many signs...
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