Our Blog
Posts geared for parents and teachers, written by our staff
Unlock Potential: Explore Our Inspiring Reading List at WNYDS
Discovering stories and authors that students relate to turns reading from a challenge into an empowering adventure. These are some of WNYDS’ favorite authors and books!
Understanding Dyslexia: Unveiling the Unique Cognitive Landscape
Understanding dyslexia is about recognizing the impact on reading and spelling. In this blog, we venture to understand dyslexia and its effects on children and adults.
Solutions for Virtual Learning Stress
Originally Published December 11th, 2020 – Are you a parent or teacher, wrought by the battles of adapting to this new era of remote learning? This one’s for you…
Can My Dyslexic Child Get an IEP?
Originally Published December 3rd, 2020 – What do you do if you suspect that your child may have Dyslexia? What even is an IEP?
A Guide to Advocating for Your Child
Originally Published November 19th, 2020 – Advocating for your struggling reader can be considered to be an important step to getting the aid they need!
4 Essential Steps to Take After a Dyslexia Diagnosis
Originally Published November 12th, 2020 – Your child has just been diagnosed with Dyslexia. Where do you even start?
How To Shape Your Child Into A Wonderful Reader!
Originally Published July 16th, 2019 – A tale of two students, and the case of “The Matthew Effect”.
How to Understand Dyslexia for Parents and Teachers
Originally Published May 2nd, 2019 – Have you ever wondered how a business owner and dyslexia specialist spends her day? Of course, you haven’t!
Let Spelling Tests Die A Proper Death
Originally Published April 18th, 2019 – Oh, my teacher friends, are you still mandated to teach those ridiculous spelling programs in your class?
The Top 2 Essential Skills for a Reading Therapist
Originally Published April 3rd, 2019 – Reading teachers, specialists, and tutors… this one’s for you! Being able to teach just isn’t enough to help a dyslexic child…
How to Build An Astounding Vocabulary in Your Dyslexic Child
As a parent, YOU can help develop your child’s vast reading potential at home – without any special degrees or training!
Become An Amazing Reader at Any Age
Are you or your child struggling in school? Are you a teacher and have that one student that works way harder than the rest? – Do you think it could be Dyslexia?
What You Need to Know About Barton Reading & Spelling and All About Reading
There’s a lot to unpack when comparing different specialized learning programs – today we’ll compare the “Barton Reading & Spelling System” to “All About Reading/Spelling”.
Teachers, Can We Talk About Dyslexia?
Instructing a struggling reader is a completely different animal than conventional teaching – it’s heartbreaking to watch children struggle under learning methods unsuitable for them.
How to Guarantee Orton-Gillingham Will Work for Your Child
Navigating the world of information on Dyslexia can be overwhelming – what even is an “Orton-Gillingham Certified” tutor, anyways?
Retention: What is a parent to do?
Retention is a word that strikes fear and panic in a parent’s heart – and you might have received a letter from your child’s school telling you that they are a candidate for retention at the end of the school year. What does that mean?