Reading & Dyslexia

Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia

(2004)

Dyslexia is not an emotional disorder, but the frustrating nature of this learning disability can lead to feelings of anxiety, anger, low self–esteem and depression. Read scenarios in the dyslexic child's life that can give rise to social and emotional difficulties. Discover how to help children deal successfully with these challenges.

Learning Strategies

(2004)

Dyslexia: What Brain Research Reveals About Reading

(2004)

We've Been Waiting For This Moment... Are We Ready?

(2004)

Interview with Author Mark Smith

(2003)

Mark Smith wrote from his experiences parenting a son with ADHD. "When we were reading everything we could find about the disorder, we were disappointed not to find more books from a child's point of view that showed other children in the same situation, a book to reassure kids that they aren't the only one this is happening to. That's why I wrote Pay Attention, Slosh!"

Interview with Author Debbie Zimmett

(2003)

"Eddie Enough!" author, Debbie Zimmet shares her inspiration for her book about a third grader, Eddie, whose "...first word was a sentence and I haven't stopped talking since." This short and insightful interview discusses her book about a boy who can't sit still. He wonders why others don't want him as a partner for class projects.

Lessons Learned

(2003)

Read tips for raising a child with dyslexia, written by a mother of a dyslexic son. This article describes how to get your child evaluated,how to hire and work with a tutor, and ways to work reading and academic skills into your daily life with your child, and how to handle the ups and downs of parenting a child who has troubles in school.

Summer Learning Loss: The Problem and Some Solutions

(2003)

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Remediation Training Improves Reading Ability of Dyslexic Children

(2003)

For the first time, researchers have shown that the brains of dyslexic children can be rewired -- after undergoing intensive remediation training -- to function more like those found in normal readers.

Reading Researchers Question Result of National Reading Panel: Is Phonics the Best Choice?

(2003)

Opening the Doors to Learning: Technology Research for Students with Learning Disabilities (Reading Skills)

(2003)

Late-Emerging Reading Disabilities

(2003)

Using Functional Analysis to Improve Reading Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

(2002)

The Clarifying Routine: Elaborating Vocabulary Instruction

(2002)

The more a new vocabulary word is associated with ideas from students' own experience, the more likely the word will become well 'networked' and a permanent part of memory. Making these links involves elaborating definitions of new terms. This article offers teachers several ways to facilitate elaboration.

Researchers Urge Officials to Reject Reading Recovery

(2002)

Supplemental Instruction in Decoding Skills for Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Students in Early Elementary School: A Follow-up

(2002)

When Older Students Can't Read

(2002)

Both students and educators become frustrated when students beyond 3rd grade display reading difficulties. These research-based reading strategies can build a foundation for reading success in students of all ages.

Dyslexic Talents and Nobel Prizes

(2001)

Strategies That Work for Students Grade 9 to 12 with Dyslexia

(2001)

Effective Reading Instruction for Struggling Spanish-Speaking Readers: A Combination of Two Literatures

(2001)

Learning to read in a new language involves different skills than learning to speak. Here's how teachers can make sure ELLs are getting solid reading instruction.