5 Myths About Dyslexia
Oct 20, 2015
What are 5 common myths surrounding dyslexia?
Dr. Martha Burns uses recent research to debunk some of the commonly held myths about this misunderstood learning disorder.
Problems with the Human “Letter Box”: A Component of Dyslexia
Oct 6, 2015It is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Have you wondered if dyslexia is a visual or auditory issue? Turns out it's a bit of both. Dr. Martha Burns explains the latest research on causes of dyslexia and what interventions can help.
Strengths and Benefits of ADHD and Dyslexia
Apr 7, 2015
What are some of the benefits of ADHD and dyslexia? How does using a strengths-based approach help us all to better understand these processing differences? Let's rethink the deficits model.
Dyslexia Legislation is on the Rise. But Why?
Oct 23, 2014
In the past few years, more than a dozen states have passed or proposed new laws to raise awareness about dyslexia through increased screening, intervention programs, and teacher training. What’s behind the surge in legislation?
Inside the Brain of a Struggling Reader [Infographic]
Sep 16, 2014
When a child struggles to read, we look to factors such as socioeconomic status or access to books. But brain differences are also part of the equation and should not be overlooked.
Dyslexia – How Far We’ve Come!
Aug 5, 2014
We’ve come a long way in understanding dyslexia since the term was first used more than 40 years ago. Find out what the latest research says about the dyslexic brain and learn about neuroscience-based interventions that are proven to help.
Debunking Anecdotes – One Parent’s Journey Through a Maze of Misconceptions About Learning Disabilities
Jul 22, 2014
"If you read to them, they will read." That statement, along with a few other common misconceptions about learning disabilities, kept one parent from finding the help her son needed to achieve academic success.
Four Myths About Learning Disabilities
Feb 18, 2014Learning differences or disabilities are frequently misunderstood. Symptoms of specific learning disabilities can be complex and confusing, and may look more like behavioral problems than learning problems to some. But some of the most common myths about learning disabilities are easy to dispel with a look at the facts.
Right vs. Left Brained + Autism, APD, ADHD Neuroscience and More
Feb 4, 2014Our annual Visionary Conference for clinical providers takes place February 21-22, and like last year, the conference is open to anyone interested in attending. Get all the info on speakers and sessions here!
Remediation vs. Accommodation: Helping Students with Learning Disabilities Succeed
Jan 28, 2014Meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities can be a challenge. Students newly identified with a learning disability are likely to need immediate accommodation. But for maximum long-term benefit, educators need to address the learning difficulty at its core. How do we strike the right balance between remediation and accommodation?
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