Will My Child’s School Accept an Outside Testing Report?The outside testing process is intended to identify dyslexia and see where the needs are for your child and then to determine a plan...
Why the “Bed” Trick Doesn’t Work to Resolve b/d Confusion for a Dyslexic StudentI wish I could have just 5-10 minutes with every single K-3 teacher. I would explain how we so often teach the b/d concept wrong....
Double Dipping: Why More Is Not Always Better for a Dyslexic StudentHow many times have I heard a school tell a parent, “We are so excited! We got extra funding, so we can get [Riley] into another...
Understanding Dyslexia and Its Warning SignsJoy was interviewed on the show "Tuned in to NoCo" (radio station 99.9) to discuss dyslexia and the work we do here at the center....
Unraveling Dyslexia: Navigating the World of Learning DifferencesJoy was recently interviewed by Natalie Davis and Pam Cass on their podcast "Reignite Resilience." In this two-part series, Joy and the...
Why Dyslexic Students Might Not Benefit from an IEPOriginally published by Dyslexia Directions. I tell families I work with that the #1 most important thing is that a dyslexic student...
The Difference Between an IEP and a 504 PlanOriginally published by Dyslexia Directions. The basic overview is that an IEP (individualized education plan) means that the student...
Benefits of Getting a Formal Assessment to Identify DyslexiaThere are three main reasons why it is beneficial to get a formal assessment to identify dyslexia: IDENTITY INTERVENTION ACCOMMODATIONS I...