Our students with dyslexia sometimes wished that they had the courage to tell their teachers some of the things below. The rest we gathered from 3 decades of close interaction with them. 1. Results may not reflect effort. Many of our students used to spend several hours a night on homework, even in primary school. […]

A pediatrician asked, “Why should we worry about a kid’s reading problem when we have assistive technologies?” My answer at that Grand Rounds still holds today: A reading problem stems from a language problem. Even when the child is not reading, that language problem still affects her daily functions. Think of how much of your […]

A language disorder like dyslexia can have physical symptoms. Here are some common ones: Headaches. Our students say that their brains are on fire. Because they have difficulty processing language, their brains have to work harder to make sense of input. Very quickly, they face processing overload. Some report recurrent headaches or migraines. The site […]

Avoiding school. Naturally, a struggling student wants to avoid school. But what is the specific reason for each child? Does the teacher call on students to read aloud, embarrassing the child with reading difficulties? Do other children bully the struggling learner? In our experience, children often do not tell adults about being bullied. Or is […]

Myth – Dyslexia is lifelongDyslexia is due to inefficient language processes in the brain, which can be corrected. Diagnosed by certified psychologists as having dyslexia, children who used the AI program Dysolve® were able to pass state/school standardized reading tests, take no more than typical to complete schoolwork and tests, and spell, read and write […]

What It IsDyslexia: reading difficulty caused by inefficient language processes in the brain.Because inefficient processes may occur in any part of the linguistic system, some people with difficulty reading also have difficulty with other language functions such as listening comprehension and writing.AI technology can locate these inefficient processes through a game interface and correct them. […]

In my small school district in upstate New York, we pay over $14 million a year for under 600 pupils in Special Ed. That is over $20,000 per pupil—on top of another $20,000+ that we already pay for general education for everyone. The money for Special Ed is well spent if it brings positive outcomes. […]

Dyslexia is a learning condition experienced by 20% of the population worldwide. Raising a child with dyslexia presents unique challenges, but they are surmountable with the right support and strategies, allowing children with this learning challenge to still thrive academically and personally. Dyslexia treatment uses a multi-pronged approach to help children achieve their potential. Thankfully, […]

For over 100 years, dyslexia has confounded everyone even though it affects one in five people. Initially, those affected sought help from physicians because it was mistaken for an eye problem. Although it was later found to be a language problem, the medical field still “owns” dyslexia to this day due to this historical accident. […]

Dyslexia is a reading and learning disability, yet it has not deterred some affected individuals from spectacular achievements. This group includes film director Steven Spielberg, actor Tom Cruise, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and investor Charles Schwab. If you spend time talking to children with dyslexia, the reasons may be apparent. The language part of their […]