Evidence Matters
Issue 24: Relatable Texts for Teens | Anne Vize Paid Members Public
Drawing on years of teaching experience, Anne Vize highlights the importance of accessible, age-appropriate texts that help teens with learning differences connect with stories and build essential literacy skills.
Issue 24: Raising Resilient Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Building Confidence, Empathy, and Grit | Heather Rice Paid Members Public
Heather Rice offers practical ways to help children with learning difficulties build confidence, empathy, and resilience, encouraging parents to support their kids in taking on challenges, learning from mistakes, and valuing growth over perfection.
Issue 24: From Challenge to Change: How Dyslexia and ADHD Led Me to Help Others | Laura Webb Paid Members Public
Laura Webb reflects on her journey from navigating the challenges of undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD in her school years to becoming an Educational Therapist dedicated to helping neurodivergent students.
Issue 24: The Vanishing Act in The Balancing Act: A Move to Reject Reading Research Is a Bad Move | Harriett Janetos Paid Members Public
Harriett critiques the newly released The Balancing Act: An Evidence-Based Approach to Teaching Phonics, Reading and Writing by Dominic Wyse and Charlotte Hacking for advocating a return to balanced literacy practices, arguing that research overwhelmingly supports explicit, systematic phonics.
Issue 23: Developmental Dyscalculia: A Research Overview | Dr Anneke Schreuder Paid Members Public
Dr. Anneke Schreuder provides an in-depth overview of developmental dyscalculia, covering its historical context, cognitive and neurological foundations, common challenges, the link to math anxiety, and effective intervention strategies, along with practical tips for parents.
Issue 23: The Future of Technology and AI: Empowering Dyslexic Learners and Employees | Jeannette Washington Paid Members Public
Jeannette Washington explores how advancing technology and AI are transforming educational and workplace environments for dyslexic individuals.
Issue 23: Debunking Assumptions About Gifted and Distractible Learners | Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick Paid Members Public
Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick explores the unique challenges faced by twice exceptional (2e) individuals, who are both gifted and have learning differences, debunking common misconceptions and providing strategies for better understanding and supporting their needs.
Issue 23: Never give up, never surrender! Supporting reluctant writers to succeed | David Kinnane Paid Members Public
David Kinnane offers a detailed approach to supporting reluctant writers by understanding their challenges, fostering positive attitudes, and using explicit, scaffolded instruction to build their skills and confidence, ultimately helping them see themselves as capable and successful writers.
