What Do We Do About Dyslexia?

Topics: atamoxetine | Dyslexia | methylphenidate | phonemic awareness | Phonics | rapid naming | Reading disorder | structured literacy

Jack, age 9, is referred by his pediatrician for depression. He says that reading is “really hard” and that the kids in class make fun of him. When Jack submits drawings at school, they are quite detailed but the captions are difficult to read because the spelling is so poor. Jack’s teachers and parents feel that he just needs to work harder. Howe

Reviews of Programs That Purport to Improve Reading

Topics: Dyslexia | Learning & Developmental Disabilities | Literacy | Reading | Reading Disorders | Reading remediation | Remediation

Families of children who struggle with reading often ask child psychiatrists for insight into reading intervention programs. These programs are usually heavily marketed with neuropsychological terms as well as testimonials from families and educators. Many reading intervention programs are expensive, and all are time-consuming, so it is important to und