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  • Types of tests for dyslexia

    - Different tests for dyslexia look at different skills related to reading. - These include skills like decoding and reading comprehension. - Testing for dyslexia should be done as part of a full evaluation. If you think your child might have dyslexia, theres only one way to know for sure. You

  • How dyslexia is diagnosed in adults

    Adults who have finished high school but who still struggle with reading may be wondering, Do I have dyslexia? The same is true for parents who struggle with reading and have a child who has been diagnosed with dyslexia. They may be wondering, Do I have dyslexia, too? A surprising number of adults h

  • What is dyslexia?

    Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that mainly affects reading and spelling. It’s lifelong, but skills can improve with help.

  • Dyslexia testing results: What they mean for instruction and supports

    Interpreting dyslexia testing results can be tricky. Ask the evaluation team to clarify or explain things you don’t understand in your child’s evaluation report.

  • First dyslexia, now ADHD: Facing my son’s second diagnosis

    Sometimes just when you think you have everything figured out for your child, life throws you a curve ball. Thats what happened to me. My son was diagnosed with dyslexia in third grade. It was a huge revelation for our family. Before the diagnosis, school had been awful for him. He struggled with ba

  • Types of tests for dysgraphia

    - Tests for dysgraphia look at a variety of skills that affect writing. - These include fine motor skills and how kids express themselves in writing. - Testing for dysgraphia should be done as part of a full evaluation. If your child has trouble with writing, you might be concerned that they ha

  • Language delays, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD — and now thriving

    When my son Henry was 18 months old, I took him to our pediatrician for a regular checkup. She asked if he was speaking yet. He wasnt, so she recommended I take him to a specialist. This referral led to that referral, and before I knew it, my son was sitting through a screening for early interventio

  • More states mandate screenings for reading challenges in young kids

    California’s reading screening program helps identify young kids at risk for reading challenges. Getting help early can make a big difference.

  • My child was just diagnosed with dyslexia. Now what?

    Finding out your child has dyslexia lets you move forward. Having a diagnosis gives you concrete information about your childs strengths and challenges. And it helps you get the right type of support to meet your childs needs. Now that you know whats causing your childs difficulties, you may wonder

  • My child’s journey with dyslexia and ADHD and how we support him

    Voices of the 1 in 5: Guest Post: So often, parents of children with learning and thinking differences feel alone on their journeys. At Understood, were building a community to change that. In the following guest post, Jesse Coulter, mom of three, discusses her own experiences with her son, Turner,

  • I think my child has dyslexia. Now what?

    Your child struggles with reading. Maybe sounding out wordsis a challenge. Or reading without making a lot of mistakes. Could this be dyslexia? If you think your child has dyslexia, you may worry about what it means. There are a few things to know. First, dyslexia is very common. Second, kids who ha

  • The question I’m always asked about my son’s dyslexia

    As a parent of a child with dyslexia, Ive struggled for years to come up with an answer to one question. Its a question Im often asked by other parents of children with dyslexia. It usually comes after we talk about shared experiences when we saw the warning signs, where we looked for help, how scho

  • How 6 days of dyslexia training made a big impact on a school district

    Illinois teachers Jenna Branch and Mary Rhodes received the It Takes a Village Award from Everyone Reading Illinois in 2015. This nonprofit aims to improve the lives of children and adults with dyslexia. In 2012, the two women sought out extra training to help them understand, identify, and teach ki

  • Possible causes of dyslexia

    - Researchers are looking into a number of potential causes of dyslexia. - Theyve found several genes that are linked to reading and language processing issues. - There are brain differences between people who have dyslexia and those who dont. Dyslexia is the most common learning difference. It

  • Treatment for kids with dyslexia

    - There are lots of professionals who can help kids with dyslexia. - Schools can provide extra support and specialized instruction. - There are many ways you can help your child with dyslexia at home, too. Finding out your child has dyslexia can be difficult to take in. You may worry about what

  • Dyslexia tutoring: What families need to know

    Learn what skills and qualifications to look for in a tutor for kids with dyslexia.

  • My 6 stages of grief: The path to understanding my son’s dyslexia

    As a parent, one of the hardest moments I have ever faced was finding out my youngest son has dyslexia. I felt completely helpless, out of control, and at times, just plain lost. After all, dyslexia is a brain-based condition, and I had no medical or professional training. I never struggled in schoo

  • Understanding dyslexia in your child

    Kids with dyslexia need different types of help at different times. You may not yet know if your child has dyslexia. But the more you understand about this common learning difference, the better you can support your child. With the right support, kids who struggle with readingcan improve skills and

  • Dyslexia in middle school: 4 signs you might see

    Its not uncommon to start noticing signs of dyslexia in middle school. Workloads increase, which makes it hard for kids to hide their trouble with reading. Heres what dyslexia can look like in middle school. 1. Reading very slowly Sounding out or decoding words is really hard with dyslexia. And this

  • Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Stuff

    What if I think my child might have dyslexia?

    Learn the basics of dyslexia, how to identify it, and tips on what to do if you feel overwhelmed. Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page? In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn

  • Video: Inside a dyslexia evaluation

    How are kids tested for dyslexia? Watch this video to get an inside look at a dyslexia evaluation. If youre planning to have your child evaluated, it can help to watch this video together. Below, youll find questions to guide your conversation. Questions to ask your child about the video 1. What sur

  • What research supports Orton–Gillingham?

    You may have heard that the OrtonGillingham approach is the best way to teach kids with dyslexia to read and are wondering if there is research to support that view. Its true that the OrtonGillingham (OG) approach is well-regarded in the field of dyslexia. But theres no research that supports the cl

  • Now I understand what my child with dyslexia is going through

    Ive been focused on my 9-year-old daughters dyslexia for years now. Since we found out she had a reading issue in kindergarten, Ive spent a lot of time educating myself. I even wrote a personal essay for the New York Times about how I felt when I first learned about my daughters dyslexia. Now, as th

  • Understood Explains Season 1

    What to expect during a special education evaluation

    What happens during the evaluation? And what role do families play? Learn how to help shape the evaluation plan and help your child get ready. What happens during an evaluation for special education? Who plans the assessment activities? And what role do families play?This episode of Understood Exp

  • The difference between dysgraphia and dyslexia

    Dyslexia and dysgraphia are both learning differences. Dyslexia primarily affects reading. Dysgraphia mainly affects writing. While theyre different, the two are easy to confuse. They share symptoms and often occur together. This table can help you tell them apart. Dysgraphia Dyslexia What i

  • 13 questions to ask before hiring a private evaluator

    Private evaluations are different from evaluations done by the school. One difference is that the process isnt covered under IDEA like school evaluations are. (IDEA is the federal special education law.) So you dont have the same legal protections. Theyre also not arranged and paid for by the school

  • Classroom accommodations for dyslexia

    Common classroom accommodations for dyslexia Explore these common classroom accommodations for dyslexia. They can help kids at school and even at home. Classroom materials and routines Post visual schedules and read them out loud. Provide colored strips or bookmarks to help focus on a line o

  • Dyslexia fact sheet

    Dyslexia is real. Its a learning difference that makes reading difficult. It often runs in families. Researchers have been studying dyslexia for more than 100 years. is common. Some e xperts say 5 to 10 percent of people have dyslexia. Others say as many as 17 percent show signs of it. is li

  • Vision therapy and dyslexia: What you need to know

    - Studies do not show that vision therapy successfully treats dyslexia. - Vision therapy uses eye exercises to treat vision problems that can affect reading and learning, such as convergence insufficiency. - Vision therapy is not the same as traditional treatment to correct problems like farsight

  • 7 study tips to help grade-schoolers with dyslexia

    Studying can be extra challenging for grade-schoolers with dyslexia. But grade school is when they need to build strong study skills and habits before the stakes get higher in middle school. These tips can help make the process easier. 1. Find out what the test format is. Different types of tests ma