Can Middle School Students Catch Up To Reading Level Proficiency?

Dyslexia and Teens Can Middle School Students Catch Up? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: Can Older Students Improve? Can Middle School Students  Catch Up? Yes. Middle school students can still improve their reading. It is not too late. Older students who struggle with reading often need explicit, structured instruction that targets […]

Why Is My Child Guessing At Words?

Dyslexia and Co-Occuring Conditions Why Is My Child Guessing Words? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: Why is My Child Guessing Words? Why Can My Child Read a Word Once but Not Remember It? A child may read a word correctly once but fail to remember it later because the word has […]

Executive Function and Reading Homework

Dyslexia and Co-Occuring Conditions Executive Function and Reading Homework A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: How Executive Function Affects Reading Executive function is the set of mental skills that helps a child start tasks, stay focused, remember directions, manage time, organize materials, regulate emotions, and finish work. Reading homework can be especially […]

ADHD and Reading: Why Attention Problems Can Making Reading Harder

Dyslexia and Co-Occurences ADHD and Reading: Why Attention Problems Can Make Reading Harder A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article Download Handout: How ADHD Affects Reading ADHD can affect reading because attention, working memory, organization, impulse control, and  persistence all play a role in schoolwork. A child with ADHD may lose their place, […]

What Not To Do When Your Child Is Struggling to Read

Reading Problems What Not To Do When Your Child Struggles To Read A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article When a child struggles to read, parents naturally want to help. But some common responses —  more pressure, timed drills, guessing from pictures, repeated correction, or waiting too long — can make reading feel […]

What Is Decoding?

Reading Problems What Is Decoding? A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Handout: When A Child Struggles to Read  Why Reading Comprehension Breaks Down When Decoding Is Hard Decoding is the part of reading that helps a child get the words off the page. It is the ability to look at letters, connect them […]

Launch Literacy

Structured Literacy A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Launch Literacy Download What Is Launch Literacy? Launch Literacy is The Blosser Center’s structured literacy approach for students who need explicit, targeted reading instruction. It builds on the work of Steve Tattum and is adapted by The Blosser Center to align with structured literacy principles and […]

IEP vs.504 Plan for Dyslexia

Testing and Evaluation IEPs vs. 504s A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article IEP vs. 504 Plan for Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know  An IEP and a 504 Plan are both school support plans for students with disabilities, but they serve different purposes. An IEP, or Individualized Education Program, is part of […]

Dyslexia Testing in Oregon: What Parents Need To Know

Testing and Evaluation Dyslexia Testing in Oregon: What Parents Need to Know A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article   Dyslexia Testing in Oregon: What Parents Need to Know Dyslexia testing helps families understand why reading, spelling, or written language may be difficult for a child. In Oregon, public schools are required to […]

Dyslexia Screening or Reading Evaluation: What’s the Difference?

Testing and Evaluation Dyslexia Screening & Evaluation A Parent Resource From The Blosser Center Download Article Dyslexia screening, reading assessment, and dyslexia evaluation are related, but they are not the same. A screening is a brief check to identify whether a child may be at risk for dyslexia or read- ing difficulty. A reading assessment […]