“I’m not a child!” How to get help for a teenager or adult you love who can’t read
Imagine for a moment that you can’t read or write; even at a basic level: How would you apply for, find or hold down work?…
How to find out if your child has a reading problem (and how to choose the right treatment approach)
There’s so much nonsense out there about kids’ reading problems and treatments. Unfortunately, lots of education, technology, and health businesses cash in on parents’ concerns…
Breaking the vicious cycle for older kids with reading problems: how to help
Older kids with reading problems get trapped in a vicious cycle: because these students don’t read well, they generally don’t read much. They miss out…
Is your child struggling to read? Here’s what works
On reflection, I’m incredibly lucky. Both my parents were teachers. Growing up, my house was full of chatter, stories and books. My early state school…
24 practical ways to help school-aged children cope with language and reading problems at school and home
Too many school-age children struggle to understand instructions, express their thoughts and feelings, read and/or write. So what can parents and teachers do to help…