What makes a skilled reader? Dr. Hollis Scarborough, a psychologist and literacy expert, created the idea of the “Reading Rope” to visually represent each component of skilled reading as a strand of thread that is woven together with other threads to create a “rope” that is skilled reading. The components are divided into two main…
Reading may feel automatic to a skilled reader, but it is actually a complex process that requires several areas of the brain to work together. The brain must recognize printed letters and words, connect letters with sounds, access language and vocabulary, and construct meaning from the text. For individuals with dyslexia, these reading networks may…
Episode Summary In this powerful episode, we’re unpacking what Speech-Language Pathologists really know, and wish they knew, about dyslexia. After interviewing dozens of SLPs and graduate students at the 2024 ASHA Convention, we discovered clear themes: misinformation, missing training, personal stories of struggle and resilience, and a deep desire for better tools to support dyslexic…
As parents, we always want our children to succeed and thrive in every aspect of their life. However, sometimes our children may face challenges that hinder their academic progress. In such a scenario, we must take the necessary steps to help them overcome these challenges. One critical step is having them evaluated for dyslexia or…
Welcome to the holidays! The winter break is an excellent time for students and family members to recharge and reflect. With a slower pace and being away from the day-to-day routine, students and parents can take a step back and consider what is working well for them at school and where there is room for improvement.…
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disorder that is best treated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. We created this video to explain what dyslexia is, how it can present itself, and how to best treat it. If after watching this video you believe your child may have dyslexia, book a chat with us to schedule testing. Our…
Dyslexia Therapy or Dyslexia Tutoring? The answer to this is easy, Therapy. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disorder that is biological in nature and has no cure. Children with dyslexia need consistent, explicit instruction through frequent sessions done by a trained speech language pathologist (SLP). SLPs are board-licensed and certified individuals trained to understand the…
Language learning and music perception require related auditory processing skills. The early developing brain processes language as a type of music. Infant-directed speech is often described as musical speech (using several variations in pitch). In children ages 4 to 5 years old, a direct relationship exists between pitch discrimination and phonemic awareness abilities. Just as…
As your child starts to grow, there are some early language development milestones to be aware of. Check out the list below to make sure your child is progressing at a regular pace. Birth – 3 Months From birth to 3 months a child should begin to recognize familiar voices and smile reflexively. A social…
Dyslexia looks different at different ages. The only way you will know for sure is by having your child tested. Here are some red flags from preschool to early elementary age. Preschool Delayed speech Mixing up sounds in multisyllabic words Early stuttering Ear infections Difficulty rhyming. Kindergarten Struggles to read familiar words Doesn’t know how…