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Learning Ally

On my FB page today, I mentioned that I can help you get started with Learning Ally. One reason why having dyslexic kids listen to audio books is because they can help bridge the gap between what they need to … Continue reading

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More Decodable Readers

Please note that many of these resources are only available during COVID pandemic. Some of them have specific requirements for their use. Please honor the publisher’s requests. Fly Leaf SPELD-SA, Australia Scott Foresman 1st Grade

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Decodable Readers

I have several sets of decodable readers that I like to use with students, but now that everything has gone online due to COVID, parents may want to purchase their own copies. The following list of sets are just the … Continue reading

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Cigdem Knebel–Dyslexia Advocate and Author

Cigdem Knebel has several decodable readers available, which can be bought in “real” and in digital format. You may not have known that she teamed up with the amazing Emily Gibbons to provide phonics and comprehension lessons to go with … Continue reading

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Children’s Books with Dyslexic Characters

Goodreads has a list here. Emily Gibbons has a list here. I can heartily recommend Fish in a Tree. The author even provides a teacher’s guide at the link I provided! Excellent book!

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Executive Functioning Skills

Executive functioning skills are another area where kids with language disorders often struggle. Not all of them, of course, but enough that you really ought to look into it. Here’s a good screener. Here’s an even more comprehensive one. If … Continue reading

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Dysgraphia Screener

If you want to assess whether your child may have dysgraphia, look no further than this page. I’ve already mentioned that dyslexic children usually present with other issues, dysgraphia being one of them. (Yes, I can see this as part … Continue reading

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Exciting News

I have a new formal assessment tool, TILLS, and I’d be happy to help you figure out what’s going on with your child’s literacy and language skills. Better still, the SLS, which I brought up yesterday, perfectly complements this comprehensive … Continue reading

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Strengths Assessment

It can help to know what your child’s strengths and weaknesses are. Here’s a great assessment tool for this. Another excellent one is the SLS, which I can administer if you like.

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Help for Kids with Language Learning Disorders

If you have a baby in the house, here are some ways to help language develop. If your child is school-aged and in a hybrid or virtual learning environment, these are some good ideas that can help. Here is some … Continue reading

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