Writing

Spelling YouTube Roundup

Posted March 27, 2018 by elizsross 9

As a student with dyslexia, spelling was the bane of my existence. (Honestly, I still am a terrible speller!) Fortunately, there are lots of easy-to-access resources that teach spelling in

Speech-to-Text Writing Software for Students (and Teachers) with Dyslexia

Posted November 30, 2017 by elizsross 12

When I was in school, writing papers was incredibly difficult. The only way I could manage was by dictating what I wanted to write to my mother. I was lucky

Dyslexia and the “Oxford Comma” Debate

Posted March 28, 2017 by elizsross 14

The Oxford comma is just one more instance of why mastering reading and writing can be challenging for students with learning differences such as dyslexia. (Other common pitfalls include words

Tips for Students with Dyslexia: Advice on Writing from a Dyslexic Author

Posted February 23, 2017 by elizsross 21

When people discuss dyslexia, they mostly talk about difficulty with reading. However, writing can be just as challenging for a person with dyslexia. Happily, I recently read a terrific article

Executive Function Strategies for Writing

Posted September 27, 2016 by elizsross 58

Writing is an essential skill. By the time they reach college, all students are expected to be able to craft a polished essay. According to NAEP results, only 27% of

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