by Bob Almack | Apr 2, 2019 | Dyslexia
What is dyslexia? That is what I asked myself thirteen years ago when I had not even heard of the word, but I was searching for a reason why my daughter presented so many “quirks.” Here is the definition from the International Dyslexia Association: “Dyslexia is a...
by Bob Almack | Mar 30, 2019 | Dyslexia, Reading Fluency
The Online Reading Tutor Dyslexia Screener App screens for dyslexia in under 10 minutes. Parents and educators love it because they can actually see the student’s errors. The App assesses both visual dyslexia (ab / ad) or (ba / ab) and auditory (dysphonetic) dyslexia...
by Bob Almack | Mar 3, 2018 | Dyslexia
Dyslexia can lead to low self-esteem. The lasting effects of reading disabilities have been documented for years. Because these disabilities can persist into adulthood, children and adolescents with reading problems often develop low self esteem due to repeated...
by Bob Almack | Oct 14, 2017 | Dyslexia, Reading Fluency
Signs of dyslexia in different age groups: Online Reading Tutor App for iPhones and iPads (iTunes) Online Reading Tutor App for Android Devices (Google Play)...
by Bob Almack | Oct 1, 2017 | Dyslexia
I had the pleasure of speaking with Orlando Cotto who you will see is a talented and creative musician. He contacted me through the Online Reading Tutor Assessment App. While not all dyslexics are creative musicians, they all have special gifts. The good news is that...
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...
