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Beyond Dyslexia: Reduced Processing Speed
Welcome to the latest installment of our series, Beyond Dyslexia. Today, we are jumping into the topic of reduced processing speed in...
Chelsea DiMarzio
Apr 24, 20244 min read
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Beyond Dyslexia: Phonological Disorders
Welcome back to our Beyond Dyslexia series! Today, we're discussing the intricate world of phonological disorders, shedding light on a...
Chelsea DiMarzio
Feb 22, 20247 min read
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Beyond Dyslexia: ADHD
Welcome back to our Beyond Dyslexia series! In this installment, we're digging into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and...
Chelsea DiMarzio
Feb 15, 20248 min read
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Beyond Dyslexia: Working Memory
Welcome back to Beyond Dyslexia! In our ongoing series, we're helping you unravel and better understand the intricacies of other factors...
Chelsea DiMarzio
Feb 5, 20245 min read
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Beyond Dyslexia: Understanding Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Welcome to our new series Beyond Dyslexia! In this series we are going to dive into different factors and diagnoses that can contribute...
Chelsea DiMarzio
Jan 29, 20246 min read
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Encouraging Homework Excitement: Strategies for ALL Students
Homework is an essential part of a student's academic journey, and fostering enthusiasm for it can significantly impact a child's...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Empowering Parents: Getting Involved with Organizations That Support Students with Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects how people process language, particularly reading and writing. For parents of...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Neurodivergency: A Comprehensive Look at Common Neurodivercencies/Learning Differences
Welcome to our blog, where we strive to empower parents, educators, and caregivers with valuable information about learning differences....
Stephanie Tsapakis
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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Navigating Due Process: Steps for Resolving IEP Non-Compliance with Your Child's School
As a parent, discovering that your child's school is not effectively implementing their Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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What to Look For in a Reading Tutor
Reading is a fundamental skill that is necessary for success in education and in life. Unfortunately, some children struggle with reading...
Stephanie Tsapakis
May 16, 20232 min read
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The BEST Strategy for Helping your Struggling Reader at Home
Watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. There is no sugarcoating it. Parents often share with us how they have tried to help...
Stephanie Tsapakis
May 2, 20233 min read
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Why Apps will NOT Help Your Child's Dyslexia
You've heard it said - "there's an app for that!" While there are certainly apps for phonics skills, and it seems like this would be a...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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What does my child's MAP Testing Data Mean?
Many public and private schools are implementing MAP testing as a means to track student progress and collect data over time. ...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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Why You Can't Fix Reading Over the Summer
Believe it or not, summer is quickly approaching, and you have probably recently had spring conferences with your child's teacher. If...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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Dear Teachers, Please Stop Blaming Parents.
This blog post is one that is specifically written for my fellow teachers, with a sincere and genuine loving purpose. Recently, I have...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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Making the Case for Explicit Reading and Spelling Instruction for ALL!
Much to the excitement of everyone here on the LD Expert team, the Science of Reading has been a hot topic lately and is gaining...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Why is Essay Writing SO Hard for Some Students?
Essays. Some love them, some loathe them. For many students, writing an essay can seem like a cruel form of torture that requires an...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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Which Books are Best for Teaching My Child to Read?
It was an exciting summer in our home, as our daughter prepared to start kindergarten. Being someone who lives and breathes all things...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Jan 18, 20234 min read
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What is Tier 2 and Tier 3 Intervention in the Educational Setting?
Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 - these are popular educational terms, but have they actually ever been explained to you? If not, it is...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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What do my Students Test Scores Mean? - Interpreting the data and when to get help
Three times per year, our local schools administer the MAP test. We are given a report similar to the one below: (image from...
Stephanie Tsapakis
Nov 29, 20224 min read
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