The Power of Consonants in Teaching Children to Read

When children begin their reading journey, they encounter two categories of letters: vowels and consonants. While vowels often receive special attention for their variable sounds, consonants form the reliable framework upon which reading skills are built. In fact, of the 26 letters in the English alphabet, 21 are consonants. These letters create the structure and […]

How Bad is the Literacy Crisis?

Reading scores have plummeted to their lowest point in three decades, leaving educators and parents scrambling for solutions. Whether you’re a teacher facing a classroom with wildly diverse reading abilities or a parent worried about your child falling behind, the current literacy crisis demands our attention and action. Recent findings from national assessments paint a […]

Understanding Hyperlexia: When Early Reading Skills Don’t Match Comprehension

As parents, we often celebrate when our children show early signs of reading. After all, isn’t early reading a sign of academic success? While early reading can indeed be a positive milestone, sometimes it might signal a condition called hyperlexia—where exceptional word-reading abilities don’t match up with comprehension skills. If you’re wondering about your child’s […]

What to Expect: The Reading Assessment and Intervention Process

When you begin exploring reading support for your child, understanding the typical process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Here’s what you can generally expect as you move through assessment and intervention. Initial Screening and Reading Assessment The journey typically begins with a comprehensive reading assessment. This usually takes place over 1-2 sessions […]