by Michelle Reynard | Aug 30, 2017 | Dyslexia, Learning Issues, Reading, Reading and Dyslexia
Dyslexia is the most common language-based learning disability. However, it is frequently misunderstood. The term is often referenced beside descriptions of letter reversals and reading difficulty. But reversals are an unreliable indicator, challenges occur in varying...
by Michelle Reynard | Oct 12, 2016 | ADHD, Dyslexia, Fast ForWord, Gemm Success Stories, Uncategorized
Samuel Struggled to Read and Write Samuel is an extremely bright young man, who had always been a struggling reader. He has an excellent memory. If his teacher asked him a question, and he could respond orally, he exceeded expectations. But, if he had to read the...
by Michelle Reynard | Jul 28, 2016 | Dyslexia, Learning Issues, Lifelong Learning, Uncategorized
A Gemm Learning Case Study Sandy’s Story For most of her life, Sandy was only able to read at a 4th grade level. She considered herself “almost a nonreader” as a result. She didn’t enjoy reading. Though to her credit, she always worked hard at it. She sought...
by Geoff Nixon | Mar 29, 2016 | Dyslexia
Will Your Child Grow Out of His Reading Difficulty or Is It Dyslexia? Are you worried your child’s slow start to reading might indicate dyslexia? Is your older child struggling with reading, but you are not sure how serious it is? Should you act now or will your...
by Jay Chalnick | Dec 22, 2015 | Dyslexia, Gemm Success Stories, Living With Dyslexia Essays
In her essay, “Living with Dyslexia,” Gemm Learning’s 2016 Winter Dyslexia Scholarship recipient, Desiree’ McHellon, describes her early struggles with dyslexia, how she built confidence, and what she has learned from living with...
by Geoff Nixon | Dec 17, 2015 | Dyslexia
Tallal Testifies In Washington And Challenges Current Approach To Helping Dyslexia On September 30, 2015 prominent neuroscience researcher and Fast ForWord software creator Dr. Paula Tallal testified in a hearing on the Research Excellence and Advancements for...
