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Society for Neuroscience: Reading instruction regimens can improve the brain function

"Reading problems, which are rampant in America, can greatly hinder a person’s life. Scientific research, however, is now providing insights on how to prevent the development of poor reading and all the problems that come with it. Some of the latest work cites evidence suggesting that certain reading instruction regimens can improve the brain function of those with reading woes, enabling them to read better….Read more….

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What is dyslexia and how is it evaluated?

Information from The International Dyslexia Association (IDA):

The Language & Learning Clinic, PLLC uses a component model for evaluating reading and written language, assessing the student's skills in each of these areas:

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Study: TV can impair speech development of young children

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for babies under age 2.

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Overcoming Dyslexia (FORTUNE Magazine)

One was spanked by his teachers for bad grades and a poor attitude. He dropped out of school at 16. Another failed remedial English and came perilously close to flunking out of college. The third feared he'd never make it through school–and might not have without a tutor. The last finally learned to read in third grade, devouring Marvel comics, whose pictures provided clues to help him untangle the words.

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Reccurent Middle Ear Infections

Frequent middle ear infections during the first years of life have long-term effects on subsequent language and literacy development.

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If you have a child who is a struggling reader, your family is not alone.

Empowering Parents

Al Roker

If you have a child who is a struggling reader, your family is not alone. Learning to read is a challenge for almost 40 percent of kids, and an even bigger challenge for their parents. 

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