Self-advocacy is an important skill for even young kids with dyslexia to develop. But sometimes it’s hard for grade-schoolers to know what to say. Find out how you can help your child by rehearsing common situations she may face.
Reading problems are common, but they can have different causes and warning signs. Sometimes a problem is simple and quick to solve while others may require extensive intervention. Here are some common reading issues and ways to get help for your child.
Dr. Wolf is the Director of the Center for Reading and Language Research at Tufts University, where she is an Associate Professor of Child Development. She is the author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain and has published hundreds of articles on reading and learning disabilities. She is the author of the RAVE-O Intervention Program, an evidence-based fluency comprehension program for struggling readers.