Frequently Asked Questions
What are other examples of specific learning difficulties?
Learning difficulties are conditions that can make learning in a traditional school setting difficult. Examples of learning difficulties include, 'Dyscalculia' (it is unusual..
What are the common warning signs and symptoms of dyslexia?
You may have dyslexia if you mispronounce or confuse similar-sounding or rhyming words, are a slow reader, have poor handwriting, and frequently make..
What causes dyslexia?
A mix of genetic and biological factors causes dyslexia. These cause the person with dyslexia to process information from a different part of..
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a language-based specific learning difficulty. A learning difficulty is a condition that can make learning in a traditional school setting difficult...
What is the Orton-Gillingham Program?
The Orton-Gillingham program is based on techniques that focus on the mechanics of reading, i.e., how to deconstruct words, sound them out, and..
Where do I go for help if my child has dyslexia?
First, you should perform a self-screening test. If the test indicates that your child probably has dyslexia, you can take your results and/or..