Sometimes, 6 year olds still reverse letters and numbers. If this is his only problem, you might wait a little longer.

There are many devices that can scan and read. As with all assistive technology, the key is to find the right match for the individual user. You know your child better than anyone.

There are many devices that can scan and read. As with all assistive technology, the key is to find the right match for the individual user. You know your child better than anyone.

Usually, dyslexia is not “cured.” One learns to compensate for it. It is possible that the help she received taught her enough compensatory strategies that she no longer needs help.

Dyslexia is a name used for a specific type of learning disability, a language-based reading disability. Don’t focus on the label.

You are correct. This method - originally proposed by Doman and Delacado - has been long shown to be incorrect in the concepts proposed and not successful as a treatment.

I’m sorry it took high school and reading about dyslexia for anyone (you) to question why you have so much difficulty reading.

Dear Laurie,

It can be difficult to find books that have high interest and are also written at a level so that children with reading challenges can enjoy them.

There are a lot of good computer math games. The challenge is to select the ones that best meet the needs of the student.