by Gabby Alderman | Oct 17, 2024 | Dyslexia
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and support children who struggle with reading due to dyslexia. Dyslexia, a neurological condition, affects how the brain processes language, making reading and spelling more difficult. It’s not tied to...
by Gabby Alderman | Sep 5, 2024 | Dyslexia, Langsford, Reading
As parents, we know that every child is unique—each one with their own interests, personality, and learning style. When it comes to reading, these differences are especially important. Some children may pick up reading easily, while others may face challenges that...
by Gabby Alderman | Oct 5, 2023 | Dyslexia
Every October, Dyslexia Awareness Month provides a vital opportunity to shed light on this often-misunderstood learning difference. It’s a time to educate, raise awareness, and ultimately transform perceptions. In this blog post, we’ll dive into some fast...
by Gabby Alderman | Oct 28, 2021 | Assessment, Dyslexia, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, School, Tests
Seeing letters and words backwards is dyslexia, right? Wrong! In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, dispelled that long-held belief. In fact, dyslexia is not a visual issue at all. Reversals are simply the consequence of less...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Jul 11, 2019 | Dyslexia, Lasting Gains, Reading
Does your child “hate” reading? Often, children who “hate” reading find it difficult, exhausting, and therefore unenjoyable. If your child is struggling with reading, it’s imperative that they receive explicit reading instruction so that reading becomes easier for...
by Stephen McCrocklin | Apr 22, 2019 | Assessment, books, Child Development, Comprehension, Dyslexia, Events, Fluency, Langsford, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Reading, Research, Spelling, Tests, Vocabulary, Writing
Have you ever been a bit confused when interpreting educational tests? What are the best practices? In a recent presentation, Stephen McCrocklin, Langsford’s Executive Director, gave an overview of several educational evaluations that are commonly used by...
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