by Bob Almack | Oct 20, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Importance of Early Literacy
The following is taken from the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity website: dyslexia.yale.edu In response to the many who have asked, below are the Recommendations made to the Congressional Science, Space and Technology Committee on September 18, 2014. I am...
by Bob Almack | Oct 11, 2014 | General
“After our daughter had a diagnosis for dyslexia, we were desperate for help. Another parent referred us to Online Reading Tutor. Although she has not completed her training, after three months we have seen a change in her personality. She now believes in...
by Bob Almack | Sep 5, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
Online Reading Tutor has released a free Dyslexia Screener App. Try our free Dyslexia Screener App today to find out in under 10 minutes if you or your child is at risk of having reading disability. You may click on one of the following links: Online Reading Tutor...
by Bob Almack | May 4, 2014 | General
“When our daughter was in grade 7 we were really worried that she would struggle in grade 9. Thanks to Online Reading Tutor she is flourishing in high school.” ~ Karen Hynes,...
by Bob Almack | Apr 9, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
I read a good book this weekend by Malcolm Gladwell called David and Goliath. He wrote about individuals who have battled giants in their lives. In his chapter on Dyslexics, Mr. Galdwell asked the question, “You Wouldn’t Wish Dyslexia On Your Child, Or Would...
by Bob Almack | Mar 14, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
Lisa Livingston, the mother of one of our students, writes from Virginia So, I have heard Bob talk about OnlineReadingTutor and how their training makes new neural connections to the reading centers on the left side of the brain. I believed him, but did not really...
by Bob Almack | Feb 4, 2014 | Dyslexia, Importance of Early Literacy, Reading Fluency
The definition of reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy and fluidity. Fluency is incomplete without all three of those components. In turn, all three of those components are necessary for comprehension. In her book The Proust and the Squid, Dr...
by Bob Almack | Feb 2, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
The United States’ National Reading Panel’s definition of fluency is the ability to read text with accuracy, appropriate rate, and good expression (NICHD, 2000). Fluency is key to reading comprehension. According to the National Reading Panel’s website, “...
by Bob Almack | Jan 8, 2014 | Dyslexia, General, Reading Fluency
Drs. Bennett and Sally Shaywitz “originated and championed the “Sea of Strengths” model of dyslexia which emphasizes a sea of strengths of higher critical thinking and creativity surrounding the encapsulated reading weakness found in children and adults who are...
