Why Can’t My Child Spell?
Spelling is a complex skill which requires that a person have an intimate knowledge and understanding of not only graphemes (letters) and the phonemes (sounds) that correspond to them, but […]
Four signs your High School Student Is Struggling with a Hidden Reading Disability. We Can Help!
Here are four signs that indicate your high school student may be struggling with an undiscovered reading disability: They hate to read and won’t read a chapter book for pleasure […]
Handwriting Helps Early Reading Skills
Learning to write and print letters improves reading ability and reading fluency. Studies show that learning to write improves letter sound and letter recognition speed.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is dyslexia awareness month. The Des Moines Public Library is kicking it off with a podcast to help parents identify the major symptoms. Listen to Heidi Kroner, Executive Director […]
Middle School Reading Problems? Yes – It’s a Thing!
Some students do not struggle with reading until they get to the upper grades. Why is this? Some kids could master reading when the words were not complex. But when […]
Great Videos When Your Child Needs Help with Reading, Writing and Spelling
If you are concerned and worried about your child’s reading, writing and/or spelling skills, it is important to be vigilant, concerned and truly research what that child needs. Schools will […]
Slow, Choppy Reader? It Could Be Dyslexia.
Author:Heidi Kroner,founder of Aspire Academy, Decoding Dyslexia Iowa & Literacy Lifeline. Dyslexia is trouble with reading, writing and spelling, despite good instruction and normal intelligence. It is the most common […]
When your child can’t pay attention…5 things to check!
Inattention is not just attention-deficit disorder. There are several learning disorders that can mimic attention-deficit disorder. Any child who has trouble with: Remembering or following a series of directions Paying […]
10 Questions To Ask If Your Child Struggles with Reading
From pre-school to fourth grade, my son struggled with reading, writing and spelling. I never knew what to ask at teacher’s conferences. After years of research, and working with many […]
Treatment of Dyslexia – Best Practices
What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is the most common reason a child will struggle to read fluently. Dyslexia is trouble with reading, writing and spelling due to reading with the right-side of […]
