The Simple View of Reading holds that reading comprehension is a product of language comprehension and word-reading skills. Language comprehension […]
The Simple View of Reading
The Simple View of Reading is a formula created by Gough and Turner in 1986. Supported by research, the formula […]
Dyslexia Assessment
The following is a list of areas often assessed by a psychologist when identifying whether someone has dyslexia: Phonological Awareness: […]
Common Reading Errors
The following is a list of errors commonly made by children with reading difficulties: They are more prone to struggling […]
Dyslexia and the Brain
Reading is a process which involves a number of brain areas. These areas of the brain tend to be different […]
IQ and Dyslexia
Dyslexia can be understood as reading abilities which are either below the child’s overall cognitive abilities (IQ) or age. Children […]
Reading Programs
While there are countless reading programs available, many of the most prominent and strongly supported by research follow the Orton-Gillingham […]
What is Phonological Awareness?
Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the different sounds found within a given language. While most children […]
Building on Basic Reading Skills
Once your child is able to break spoken words into phonemes and syllables, it is time to move onto written […]
Reading Milestones
The following list of reading milestones can help you determine if your child’s reading skills are on track. Obviously, you […]