Characteristics of Dyslexia October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and this week’s blog will aim at raising awareness, educating the public on signs and symptoms of dyslexia, as well as offering resources for Parents of children and individuals with dyslexia. The National Center for Learning disabilities provides a great overview of warning signs for dyslexia, broken down by age. Young Children: Trouble recognizing letters, matching sounds to their corresponding letters, … [Read more...]
Writing Tips
Writing Tips Most of us go through this either one time or many times, our children are reluctant to write. There are children for whom writing is a dreaded task, and as a parent-we want to know how we can help! I came across a great article, A Parent’s Role in Helping the Writing-Phobic Child by Barb Langeloh, M.A. , in which she provides helpful tips for Parents to make writing more enjoyable for their children. Langeloh tells us that a parent’s main role in helping a reluctant … [Read more...]