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...
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...
This is a tale of two students: Samantha and Julia. This is their story and how they, like your child may, relate to “The Matthew Effect.” Let’s see if you can identify with either of these young girls… For the sake of discussion, both students are of the exact...
Have you ever wondered how a business owner and dyslexia specialist spends her day? Of course, you haven’t! You are busy. You’ve got bills to pay and laundry to do and dinner to make. Oh dear, did you forget to pick up milk? Let me give you a quick glimpse into a...
Oh, my teacher friends, are you still mandated to teach spelling in your classroom? Do you ever look at your spelling lists and find them utterly ridiculous for your students? Current spelling programs lack proper design. They throw too many concepts at a student at...
Reading teachers, Specialists, and Tutors…this one’s for you! Being able to teach isn’t enough to help a dyslexic child. WHAT! What are you talking about?Let me explain… There are specific skills that a tutor or teacher needs to have to work with a...
