Book Review: Knees by Vanita Oelschlager A Heartfelt, Hopeful Look at Life with Dyslexia Knees by Vanita Oelschlager is a simple, uplifting picture book that offers an honest and encouraging look at what it means to live and learn with …
Using Schema to Boost Reading Comprehension Helping Children Connect What They Know to What They Read One of the most powerful tools we can give young readers—especially those with dyslexia or other learning challenges—is a strategy for understanding what they …
James Nelson-Joyce: Rising Star and Dyslexia Advocate James Nelson-Joyce, a 36-year-old actor from Liverpool, has rapidly risen to prominence through standout performances in major British productions like BBC’s gangland thriller This City Is Ours, period boxing drama A Thousand Blows, …
Free Resources for Parents at Apricot Tree Academy Support, Guidance, and Tools for Families Navigating Dyslexia At Apricot Tree Academy, we understand that discovering your child has dyslexia can be overwhelming. You may have questions, need support, or be looking …
Book Review: The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss Unlocking Strengths, Building Confidence, and Changing the Conversation In The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan, author Ben Foss offers a powerful, compassionate, and deeply practical guide for families navigating the world of dyslexia. …
Fluency is a foundational skill in reading, yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. While decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension typically receive a lot of attention, reading fluency acts as the bridge. Fluency creates the connection between sounding out words and truly …
Phil Hanley: Turning Dyslexia into a Stand-Up Superpower Canadian comedian Phil Hanley entertains audiences with quick wit and a relaxed, confident stage presence. Many people laugh at his jokes without realizing the personal journey behind them. Hanley’s path began with …
Using Text-to-Speech: A Powerful Tool for Struggling Readers For students with dyslexia or other reading challenges, reading printed text can be exhausting and discouraging. Fortunately, text-to-speech (TTS) technology can provide powerful support by reading digital text aloud. This not only …
Book Review: Here’s Hank: Bookmarks Are People Too! by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Here’s Hank: Bookmarks Are People Too! is the delightful first installment in the Here’s Hank chapter book series, co-written by actor and author Henry Winkler (who …
The Reading Wars: A History of How We Teach Kids to Read The “Reading Wars” refer to a long-standing and often heated debate in education over the best way to teach children to read. Spanning decades, this conflict has centered …