"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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Information from The International Dyslexia Association (IDA):

• Frequently Asked Questions
• IDA Fact Sheets On Dyslexia and Related Language-Based Learning Differences
• Evaluation for Dyslexia

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

This Web-based video is about how brain scientists are working to solve the puzzle of why some children struggle to read and others don't. Startling new research shows the answer may lie in how a child's brain is wired from birth. This video demonstrates how effective interventions can change the brain. and help people overcome disorders like dyslexia and autism.  To view this video on your computer you'll need a high speed Internet connection.View video

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Phonics skill contributed the largest component (62%)  to reading speed

"In work that may one day narrow the gap between speedy, voracious readers and slower, disinterested ones, researchers at New York University (N.Y.U.) have determined that three different mechanisms are used to decode the words in a particular sentence.

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Emergent literacy resources (birth – 2nd grade) from the West Bloomfield Public Library read more