Study Tip of the Week….
This week’s tip…..Help your children improve their reading comprehension skills by having them pre-read their textbooks (when they were in kindergarten, we used to call this taking a “picture walk” through a book). Before reading […]
Tips for Getting Homework Done
Do you dread homework time in your house? You are not alone! Here are some tips to encourage better work habits for your child and reduce frustration in your home…
- Select a specified area for […]
What types of evaluations can be done at ETS?
A: There is a wide variety of evaluation components. We can do any of these components, or all of them for a comprehensive battery. Evaluations may include….
* Classroom observations–ever wonder how your child behaves in […]
How can my child be a great reader but struggle so much with spelling?
A: Recent studies using functional MRI analysis have allowed us to map the areas of the brain that we use in reading and writing. They have shown that about 20 percent of people are chronically […]
If my child reverses her b’s and d’s, does she have dyslexia?
A: Writing letter reversals is fairly common and is developmentally normal through kindergarten and even grade 1. We become more concerned if it continues beyond about age 7. Having said that, it does not necessarily […]
How is your Wilson Reading program different than other programs?
A: We have had a lot of success with students and the Wilson program over the last 16 years–both children with dyslexia and children who just need a little boost and more decoding strategies. It […]