My #1 advice to parents is this: Educate yourself so that you can effectively advocate for your child’s specific learning needs. You are an expert on your own child already. Why not extend your knowledge and expertise to their education as well? It may seem like an overwhelming task at first but rest assured you …read more

Ben Foss begins the introduction of his book The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by asserting this fact: “I know that I’ve been able to accomplish my goals because I have integrated dyslexia into my life, not because I overcame it.” We are a society that struggles to embrace who we are and often seek to change …read more

What is reading fluency? Reading fluency is a complex skill that is made up of multiple components. In the article “Reading Fluency” by Nancy Mather and Sam Goldstein they assert that “reading fluency encompasses the speed or rate of reading, as well as the ability to read materials with expression. In addition, she notes that …read more

My first several blog posts regarding dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia were designed to simply establish a basic understanding of each disability. Reading the facts, symptoms, and challenges that all of these disabilities present makes them all seem very black and white. However, when it comes to individuals, especially your own child it never is black …read more

This spring I have had the privilege to work as a paraprofessional in the Special Education Department at Summit High School. I have always found my niche in the elementary and middle school levels since I began my teaching career. I went into this experience with excitement and a little bit of apprehension. This was …read more