2 out of 3 children do not get the reading help they need because our schools do not address the main causes of reading delays…. Read more »
Category: In School
Reading help – No pressure, free parent consultations!
If you are hoping this school year will be better than last year, but are worried, schedule a no-cost, parent consultation with Aspire Academy. We… Read more »
Reading Fluency – Why Speed Shouldn’t Matter…
I have attended many IEP meetings where the reading goal is fluency (words per minute read), and the child has yet to master their letter… Read more »
When your child can’t pay attention…5 things to check!
Inattention is not just attention-deficit disorder. There are several learning disorders that can mimic attention-deficit disorder. Any child who has trouble with: Remembering or following… Read more »
10 Questions To Ask If Your Child Struggles with Reading
From pre-school to fourth grade, my son struggled with reading, writing and spelling. I never knew what to ask at teacher’s conferences. After years of… Read more »
Advocating for our children who struggle with reading
By Kara Wishman Wow. Parents of children who struggle with reading. Are you exhausted? We’ve read the articles detailing the jobs and the salaries… Read more »
Providing Notes to Students with Dyslexia
Students with dyslexia find it almost impossible to take notes during a class lecture. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disorder. Dyslexia makes it hard to read,… Read more »
Dyslexia and Reversals? Why Do They Occur?
By Heidi Kroner, Wilson Level I Certified Tutor A common misconception of dyslexia is that people affected by it see things backwards. This is because,… Read more »
What Schools Won’t Tell You…
Our brains organize in the womb, and studies show our brains will organize differently based upon genetics. Studies show that the left-side of the brain… Read more »
Controlled Text for Dyslexic Readers
As a tutor, I aim to please my customers! And when my dyslexic students and their parents beg me for stories to read, because they… Read more »