As a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (CALT and LDT), I've worked with countless families navigating the journey of dyslexia. One of the most common questions I hear from parents and educators is, "How do I know if my child/student has dyslexia?"

At Hoover, we often meet parents who are trying to understand attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - both in their children and sometimes in themselves – as it often accompanies dyslexia and other reading disabilities.  ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect focus, impulse control, and activity levels, but its presentation can vary dramatically between childhood and adulthood. As an adult with ADHD myself, I'd like to walk through how this may appear at different life stages and then also offer local resources for extended professional help.

Dyslexia rarely exists in isolation. While primarily known as a learning disorder affecting reading skills, dyslexia frequently co-occurs with other conditions that can impact a child's development, learning, and well-being. Understanding these co-morbidities is crucial for parents seeking comprehensive support for their children.

Understanding the science behind how children learn to read fluently

As educators and parents, we all want our children to become confident, fluent readers. But the journey from sounding out each letter to instantly recognizing words can seem mysterious. What exactly happens in a child's brain during this crucial transition? The answer lies in a process called orthographic mapping – and understanding it can transform your approach to helping struggling readers.

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words.

For children with dyslexia, the start of school can be a stressful time. However, with the right strategies and support, including dyslexia tutoring, you can set your child up for a successful and enjoyable school year. Here are some friendly tips to help your child thrive as they head back to school.

For most children with dyslexia, reading is already a struggle, but when you go to the bookstore or library to try to find something to read and everything is a small print or crazy fonts, it makes it even harder. That’s why we’d like to share this list of books with dyslexia-friendly typefaces.

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