The Reading and Writing Connection in Dyslexia Intervention When supporting a student with dyslexia, reading and writing are often viewed as separate challenges. But in reality, these two skills are deeply connected—and understanding that connection is essential to effective dyslexia …
Dyslexia Q&A: Answering Your Questions At Apricot Tree Academy, we often hear similar questions from parents, teachers, and even students who are navigating the world of dyslexia. Whether you’re just beginning to learn about dyslexia or you’ve been on this …
Book Review: Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It? Are you looking for a fun and relatable chapter book for a young dyslexic reader? If so, Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It? by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is …
Monica’s Success Story Monica first began working with me at the end of her first-grade year. Reading had been a challenge for her since kindergarten, but her school had a policy of withholding interventions until a student was two full …
Phonemic Awareness: How and Why – Using Elkonin Boxes to Build Strong Readers Phonemic awareness is one of the most critical building blocks in learning to read. It’s the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds—phonemes—in spoken words. …
Using Assessment to Guide Instruction for Dyslexic Learners For educators and interventionists working with dyslexic learners, assessment isn’t just a formality—it’s a powerful tool that helps us tailor instruction, track progress, and ensure students are getting the support they need …
Book Review: Being Henry by Henry Winkler If you’re looking for an inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable read, Being Henry is a must. Written by the beloved actor Henry Winkler, this memoir is as heartfelt as it is entertaining. Winkler takes …
In the News: Keira Knightley Talks About Dyslexia Did you know that award-winning actress Keira Knightley is dyslexic? In this inspiring video clip, Keira shares her personal experience with dyslexia, including how she overcame early struggles with reading and how …
Strengths of Dyslexia When most people hear the word dyslexia, they think of reading struggles or difficulty with spelling. While those challenges are real, they only tell part of the story. Dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence or …
Fluency: Tips and Tricks for Growing Confident Readers Fluency is a key component of reading success. It bridges the gap between decoding words and understanding what’s being read. When students become fluent readers, they can read smoothly, accurately, and with …
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