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Scarborough’s Reading Rope: How Children Develop Skilled Reading

August 5, 2026

What makes a skilled reader? Dr. Hollis Scarborough, a psychologist and literacy expert, created the idea of the “Reading Rope”…

How Dyslexia Affects the Brain During Reading

August 5, 2026

Reading may feel automatic to a skilled reader, but it is actually a complex process that requires several areas of…

Beyond Brushing: How Oral Health Influences Speech, Feeding, and Learning with Dr. Sheyda Maghsoudi

December 17, 2025

Oral health is about so much more than cavities. In this episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child,…

The Power of Structure & Movement for Kids with ADHD with Dr. Lisa Bennett

November 19, 2025

In this episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child, Tristen sits down with Dr. Elizabeth (Lisa) Bennett, clinical…

RLLC’s Books & Bites Community Drive

November 13, 2025

RLLC’s Books & Bites Community Drive supports both literacy and basic needs for families across Northern Virginia and DC. From…

Preparing for College: Essential Accommodations for Students with Learning Differences

July 29, 2025

Introduction As high school seniors approach graduation, they are often caught up in the whirlwind of college applications, campus visits,…

What’s happening with Section 504?

February 27, 2025

We wanted to provide a resource for our families to stay informed about the lawsuit against Section 504 and how…

10 Holiday Books to Read To Your Child This Year

December 20, 2024

Looking for a new holiday bedtime story? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite books to read with…

Fun & Engaging Gifts to Boost Children’s Speech, Language, and Literacy Skills!

December 13, 2024

Looking for gifts that will help boost your child’s speech, language & literacy skills? We’ve compiled a list of some…

Understanding the Speech and Language Evaluation Process

August 30, 2024

As parents, we always want our children to succeed and thrive in every aspect of their life. However, sometimes our…

Why I Became an SLP from Nada Abderrhaman

January 11, 2024

We are happy to announce that Nada Abderrhaman has been appointed as The Reading and Language Learning Center’s Clinic Director.…

Vocabulary Book Interest Form

November 14, 2023