Evidence Matters
Issue 25: What Is Rapid Naming and How Does It Affect Your Child's Reading? Dr. Erin Pzinski Paid Members Public
Dr. Erin Pzinski explains the critical role of rapid naming in reading development, highlighting its connection to dyslexia, its use as an early indicator of reading challenges, and the importance of targeted, evidence-based interventions.
Issue 25: Story Chats: Unpacking Children's Stories | Arti Shah Paid Members Public
Arti Shah explores the transformative power of conversations around children's picture stories to enhance language, literacy, and deeper connections in educational settings.
Issue 25: A Neurodiverse Journey to the Brain | Dr Eric H. Chudler Paid Members Public
Dr Eric H. Chudler highlights experiments and activities from the Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) program, designed to teach neurodiverse high school students about the brain while sharing these resources to help others replicate the engaging and educational experiences.
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.
