By Aneesa Haque-Piccione Discovering stories and authors students relate to turns reading from a challenge into an empowering adventure. At WNYDS, we recognize the significance of representation, especially for our dyslexic students. Here’s a glimpse into the...
By Aneesa Haque-Piccione Dyslexia is a cognitive fingerprint. It shapes the way individuals perceive and process information. It varies from mild to profound. Dyslexia is a deficit in the brain’s language processing center, including phonological processing....
How to Help Your Child Navigate Virtual Learning Are you a parent of a child who is in the midst of virtual learning? Are you spending hours a day helping your child navigate their classwork while at the same time they are battling trying to read the material and...
Last week, I shared the steps to take if you suspect your child has a problem with reading, writing, or spelling and they need more help than the school is currently giving them. If you haven’t read that article, click HERE to read that first. That guide will get you...
Once again, your child is in tears from being asked to read. They whine in frustration at the list of spelling words they must study. You are overwhelmed by your child’s struggles, but you don’t know what to do. Can you relate to these scenarios? If so, it’s time to...
Where do you start after your child has been diagnosed with Dyslexia? Let me guide you through 4 essential steps. Be sure to do these in order – this is crucial. When you finish these steps, you will step into the role of a more powerful advocate for your child....
