Learning Specialists to the Rescue
High school, college, and early adulthood are filled with challenges. From juggling school, extracurriculars, and friendships to planning for the future, there’s a lot to manage. When school struggles crop up, your first instinct might be to get help from Read more >>
Kids have a lot to learn in their first five years of life. They learn to walk, talk, and eventually to start reading. But while kids can pick up walking and talking naturally, they must be taught how to read. Read more >>
Dyslexia’s Unique Strengths – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Join us as we talk with Drs. Fernette and Brock Eide about the often misunderstood and overlooked strengths of dyslexia, shedding light on how to identify and nurture these remarkable attributes. The Eides are founders of Dyslexic Advantage and leading Read more >>
Developmental Dyslexia Was Essential for Human Survival and Still Has Benefits Today
As the most common cause of spelling, reading, and writing difficulties, dyslexia affects about 15% to 20% of the population. It’s a learning difficulty that does not discriminate, as it affects the general population nearly equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, Read more >>
The Many Strengths of Dyslexics
Nothing affects your chances at succeeding in school like not having the skills to read, spell, and write. This is, unfortunately, what dyslexia is all about. It can be the one impediment to achieving one’s goals in work and life. Read more >>
The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain
From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Read more >>
Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide use their backgrounds in neurology and education to debunk the standard deficit-based approach to dyslexia. People typically define “dyslexia” as a reading and spelling disorder. Read more >>
How to Get the Right IEP or 504 for Your Child’s Learning Disabilities
It can be tough for any parent to get the special education services their kids need, but it’s especially tricky for Black and Hispanic parents. Read more >>
For many students with differing abilities, assistive technology provides a bridge to overcome barriers to participation and progress in school. Read more >>
Assistive Technology Apps and Extensions for Struggling Students
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities may benefit significantly from assistive technology like the following apps, browser extensions, and tools. Read more >>
