by Leslie Smith | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for ways to support your child’s reading progress at home, you’re in the right place! As a certified Dyslexia Specialist and Dyslexia Therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful multisensory learning can be for struggling readers. Children with...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting an estimated 15-20% of the population. Despite its prevalence, many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help their struggling reader. The good news? Dyslexia is well understood, and with the...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reading fluency is more than just reading quickly—it’s about reading accurately, smoothly, and with expression, so your child can understand and enjoy what they read. It’s the critical bridge that connects decoding to comprehension, making reading a rewarding...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reading may feel automatic once we’ve mastered it, but it’s actually a learned skill, not something we’re born knowing how to do. Unlike speech, which the brain is hardwired to process, reading requires the brain to repurpose areas originally meant for vision,...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Is your child guessing at words instead of decoding them? If so, they may be relying on context clues or visual similarity instead of using essential decoding skills. Using Structured Literacy prompts can help your child develop stronger reading skills by...
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