Evidence Matters
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.
Issue 23: A Welcoming Approach to Spelling? | Tricia Millar Paid Members Public
Tricia Millar outlines the key elements of the program 'That Spelling Thing' and illustrates how its approach leverages phonics and morphology to strengthen memory, boosting confidence and accuracy in spelling for dyslexic learners.
Issue 22: Digging Deeper | Rachel Beckwith Paid Members Public
Rachel Beckwith recounts her transformative experience as a speech-language pathologist working with Daveed, a bilingual student whose love for soccer helped unlock his academic potential, highlighting the importance of digging deeper into data.
Issue 22: The Importance of Background Knowledge for Comprehension | Brittany Zucker Paid Members Public
Brittany Zucker emphasizes the crucial role of background knowledge in reading comprehension, highlighting strategies to build this knowledge both at home and in school.
Issue 22: Navigating Cut-Point Scores for Diagnosis of Dyslexia | Challenges and Recommendations | Dr Jen O'Sullivan Paid Members Public
Dr. Jen O'Sullivan explores the challenges and recommendations for using cut-point scores in diagnosing dyslexia, emphasizing the need for a more flexible and comprehensive approach to better support all students with reading difficulties.
