Inside Our Dyslexia Intervention Program | Effective Dyslexia Support At Apricot Tree Academy, we specialize in empowering students with dyslexia through structured, research-based interventions tailored to their unique learning needs. Our dyslexia intervention program builds strong foundational literacy skills while …
Improve Adolescent Literacy As an educator and parent, I’ve worked with countless students who struggled with reading beyond the elementary years. It is important that we improve adolescent literacy. In the early grades, structured reading instruction is a priority, with …
ADHD and Dyslexia: Understanding My Children’s Different Learning Needs As a parent, I’ve always known that no two children are exactly alike. But I never expected to navigate two completely different learning challenges under the same roof. My older child …
Book Review: Did You Say Pasghetti? If you’re looking for a fun and engaging short read to share with your dyslexic learner, Did You Say Pasghetti? by Tammy Fortune is a wonderful choice. Personally, I enjoyed reading this with my …
Book Review: One in Five One in Five: How We’re Fighting for Our Dyslexic Kids in a System That’s Failing Them by Micki Boas is an insightful and compelling read for parents of dyslexic children. Parenting a dyslexic learner can …
Sarah’s Success Story (name and image have been changed for privacy) When I first met Sarah, she was a bright and confident 12-year-old. She excelled in school, loved to read, and had a natural leadership ability. But despite her strengths, …
The 7 Syllable Types and How They Help Dyslexic Readers As a parent, watching your child struggle with reading can be heartbreaking. I remember sitting at the kitchen table, trying to help my child sound out words, only to see …
As a parent, there is nothing more frustrating than watching your child struggle in school and feeling powerless to get them the help they need. You’ve attended meetings, sent emails, and advocated tirelessly, only to be met with roadblocks and …
I remember the first time someone told me that dyslexia just meant “seeing letters backwards.” At the time, I didn’t know much about it myself, but something about that statement didn’t sit right with me. Years later, after working with …
Book Review: My Name is Brain Brian While searching for books to share with my dyslexic children, I came across My Name is Brain Brian by Jeanne Betancourt. This touching and insightful novel follows Brian, a sixth grader who struggles …