Dyslexia Evaluation and Learning Center

09/21/2026

09/16/2026

This is one of the patterns I look for when testing for dyslexia.

Did you know... you can often spot dyslexics in the workplace (and in the classroom) by their strengths and challenges.

We often score very high in some things ⬆️ (often in the top percentile) and very low in others ⬇️ (often in the bottom percentile). This is known as a 'spiky profile'. 📈

For example:
😊 71% of dyslexics are great at communicating (verbal reasoning) - but 89% are poor spellers (working memory)
🔎 8 out of 10 dyslexics are above average at lateral thinking (questioning), but 9 in 10 struggle getting thoughts on paper (organisation).

But, in our new AI-driven world, technology can help mitigate our challenges and our strengths are now the most valuable skills to every employer, across the world.

08/07/2026

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This will be wonderful if it passes! Every child who has characteristics of dyslexia deserves to know for sure!

Understanding the 21st Century Dyslexia Act (S. 3010)

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act (S. 3010), introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (R–LA), proposes significant changes to how dyslexia is recognized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The bill would:

* Create a separate IDEA disability category for dyslexia.
* Establish a statutory definition of dyslexia in federal law.

These proposals have prompted thoughtful discussion among educators, families, researchers, and advocacy organizations about evaluation, eligibility, implementation, and consistency across states.

Regardless of differing perspectives on the proposed legislation, one principle remains clear: Every student with dyslexia deserves a comprehensive evaluation and access to the level of support they need.

For some students, that may mean accommodations through Section 504. For others, a comprehensive evaluation may determine they require specially designed instruction through IDEA. The important issue is ensuring that students receive an individualized evaluation and the services that best meet their educational needs.

As these discussions continue, our focus remains unchanged: ensuring that every student with dyslexia receives a comprehensive evaluation and the individualized supports they need to succeed. We remain committed to sharing accurate, balanced information that helps families, educators, and policymakers navigate these important issues while keeping students at the center of the conversation.

06/25/2026

What is a Good Reader?

Good readers can recognize a word in 1/20th of a second without context.
Good readers can read 150-250 words per minute.
Good readers can immediately recognize tens of thousands of words.
Good readers learn new words very quickly. (By 2nd grade, average readers require 1-4 exposures to a new word.)
Good readers don’t forget the words they learn.

06/07/2026

If you hand your child a screen or if your school does please listen. If your children come home and you ask, “What did you do today at school?” And they respond, “Nothing,” please watch. If you are worried that you child can’t figure out problems or have a conversation please watch. This is real. And this is happening everyday. Cognitive scientist are trying to tell educators and parents what they are seeing in their field about tech but few are listening. If something doesn’t change in our state or in our community or in our lives, we will produce a generation of people that will actually be less capable of learning, of solving problems, and in my opinion less capable of emotionally regulating themselves In fact, we may have already done it to the generation in high school.

1.3M likes, 21.4K comments. ““When tech enters education, learning goes down.” During a recent Senate hearing, brain expert Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath warned that screen-based learning can harm children’s cognitive development. Horvath said the way children learn has not fundamentally changed ...

06/02/2026

Do not let educators tell you they “need more time” or “they are still young.” The skills needed to read should be established in kindergarten and fluent by the middle of first grade. If testing is done at the end of first grade then therapy can start that summer or the next school year. This way they can have two years of intervention before the third grade “gate” or State Test.

05/09/2026

Very important for every child learning to read!

05/07/2026

✨ It's Star Wars day - so May the 4th be with you!

Like so many directors, George Lucas, is dyslexic!

He uses his Dyslexic Thinking skills of Imagining and Visualising to create incredible worlds, iconic characters and fantastical stories.

Other incredible dyslexics who use the power of their imagination to bring stories to life include Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee - and of course the wonderful Liv Tyler who stars in our new animated short film 'What is dyslexia?'

🙏 Please visit whatisdyslexia.org and Watch, Like, Share & Review our brilliant new film and help get it to the top of every search.

04/24/2026

Mastering phoneme segmentation is crucial for decoding and encoding skills, leading to reading fluency and improved comprehension, in addition to spelling and writing.

Support students as they learn to segment sounds with clear, research-based instruction. This guide includes hands-on activities and examples that make daily practice easier and more effective.