Dyslexia is a disorder that affects the reading and writing skills learned by a person. It’s considered a developmental issue, but it’s hard to diagnose because of the many different things that are affected by it. Dyslexia is a difficult disorder to diagnose in children which causes learning problems down the road. The reason for [...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries Lead to Reading Problems
Pathological reading has neuropsychological, neurobiological, and linguistic characteristics which are causing research to be completed. Models have been created using this information and are being used in conjunction with behavior when it comes to brain injuries and how reading is affected. Positron emission tomography, also known as PET and functional magnetic resonance imaging, also known [...]
Reading Comprehension and Your Child’s Science Textbook
Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word. Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if they can’t read and comprehend. Science has become a big problem with students. Tests that [...]
Reading Comprehension and Your Child's Science Textbook
Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word. Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if they can’t read and comprehend. Science has become a big problem with students. Tests that [...]
What are Cognitive Strategies all About?
Cognitive functioning is managed by cognitive processes. Learning more about cognitive strategies is gaining popularity which goes back to 1956 when Bruner, Goodnow, and Austin discovered it. Everyone uses cognitive strategies on a regular basis because it’s a part of our normal routine. Cognitive strategies help us with our behavior and thinking so it doesn’t [...]
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Reading Comprehension – Get the Picture?
Comprehension Program Language Comprehension Language comprehension is the ability to associate and make sense of both written and oral language. The ability to comprehend language finds its foundation within cognitive skills. Auditory and Visual Processing, to name a few, are big factors in one's ability to understand both written and oral language. What I have [...]
4 Strengths Every Child Must Possess to Comprehend Successfully
One of the most common concerns that a parent will present to me is their child's weak comprehension skills. When we talk together, we cover many areas of concern where each variable plays an important role in impacting their child's specific challenges. However, in general, I will always review the 4 strengths every child must [...]
Orton-Gillingham at Home – Help for Dyslexic Children
Introducing ….. Language Tune-Up Kit at Home™ Help For Dyslexic Children with Instruction in English and Spanish! At Last, You Can Help Your Child to Learn to Read at Home With a Fully Interactive Orton-Gillingham Based Program! Your Child Will Learn: Phonemic Awareness – children with reading challenges, the first step you need to do [...]

