Entries by Jeff Hunter

ADHD

One of the most common issues that surface alongside reading challenges are with focus/attention. 40% of learners with Dyslexia also struggle with focus. Click here to learn more: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/signs-symptoms/could-your-child-have/signs-of-adhd-at-different-ages?_ul=1dtst6xdomain_userid*YW1wLUZlb2NZUTdjT201NEJhMzRpQThzTGc.

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. People with dyslexia have trouble reading at a good pace and without mistakes. They may also have a hard time with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. But these challenges aren’t a problem with intelligence. Understood.org https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia If you or your student is struggling with reading and spelling, contact […]

What Is Phonemic Awareness?

Phonemic awareness is the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. We know that a student’s skill in phonological awareness is a good predictor of later reading success or difficulty. readingrockets.org Click here to learn more!   Strengthening phonological and phonemic awareness is a huge part of what we do when […]