Tag: dyslexia
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Why Timed Reading Tests Aren’t the Enemy, and What They Actually Tell Us About Your Child
Reading Rockets describes fluency as the ability to read text accurately and quickly with appropriate expression. The key word is “quickly,” not in a competitive sense, but in the sense that a truly fluent reader does not have to devote much conscious attention to individual words. The reading feels smooth because the decoding is happening…
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Not All Reading Mistakes Are the Same. Here’s What to Look For
Reading errors are not just mistakes. They’re information. The specific shape of an error, not just that an error happened, tells you something meaningful about what’s happening inside your child’s reading system. And once you know how to look at errors differently, you become a much better advocate for your child.
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5 Signs Your Smart Kid Might Have Dyslexia
Dyslexia doesn’t always look like letter reversals. Smart kids can mask it for years. Here are 5 signs that your bright child might be struggling with dyslexia.
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How to Make Phonics Practice Work When Your Kid Has ADHD
Phonics practice with an ADHD kid doesn’t have to be a battle. These simple strategies use movement, games, and short sessions to make phonics stick.