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Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties

The 5 Main Types of Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are more than academic struggles. They are neurologically based difficulties that can affect reading, writing, mathematics, language, and reasoning. This article explores the five main types of learning disabilities—dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, developmental language disorder, and nonverbal learning disability.

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Jun 21, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Parenting, Home and Family

10 Conditions That Can Affect Learning

Why does one child struggle with reading while another battles with math, attention, or language? This parent-friendly guide explains 10 common conditions that can affect learning, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and processing disorder

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Jun 20, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Landmark Studies in Dyslexia Research

What transformed dyslexia from a mysterious reading problem into one of the most researched learning difficulties in the world? Explore the landmark studies and researchers that shaped modern understanding of dyslexia over the past century.

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Jun 20, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Comorbidity of Dyslexia: 5 Related Disorders

Dyslexia rarely travels alone. Many children and adults with dyslexia also experience difficulties with mathematics, handwriting, word retrieval, coordination, or attention.

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Jun 20, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

The Dyslexia Debate and the Reality of Reading Failure

Is dyslexia a neurological condition, a learning difference, a gift, a myth, or simply the result of poor instruction? While experts continue to debate the label, one fact remains undeniable: some children experience extraordinary difficulty learning to read. This article explores the dyslexia debate, the devastating consequences of reading failure, and why there is reason for hope.

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Jun 19, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Dyslexia Theories and Models

Explore six major dyslexia theories and models, from the discrepancy model and phonological deficit theory to the multiple deficit model. Learn how scientific thinking about dyslexia has evolved and why many researchers now view dyslexia as a multifaceted learning difficulty.

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Jun 18, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Teaching Resources

Sight Words: What Are They? High-Frequency Word Lists

What are sight words, and why are they important for reading fluency? Learn the difference between sight words and high-frequency words, explore the Dolch and Fry word lists, and discover how children build a sight-word vocabulary.

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Jun 18, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

18 Facts About Dyslexia Every Parent Should Know

Dyslexia is more than letter reversals and slow reading. It is a complex learning difficulty with multiple causes and many possible symptoms—but with the right support, success is possible. Here are 18 essential facts every parent, teacher, and advocate should know.

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Jun 17, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Cognitive Skills and Study Methods

Processing Speed Deficits: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Slow processing speed can make learning, reading, writing, and completing schoolwork more difficult. Learn the signs, causes, and ways to improve this important cognitive skill.

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Jun 16, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Orthographic Processing Disorder: When Reading Never Becomes Automatic

Orthographic Processing Disorder affects the brain’s ability to store and retrieve written words automatically. Learn the signs, causes, and how targeted intervention can improve reading fluency and spelling.

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Jun 10, 2026Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

17 Dyslexia Success Stories from Real Families

Not all dyslexia success stories involve celebrities. These real-life stories of ordinary children and teens overcoming reading struggles prove that with the right support, progress is possible.

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Jun 8, 2026The Edublox Team
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Orthographic Processing and Orthographic Mapping

Many children with dyslexia can sound out words correctly yet still struggle to become fluent readers. This article explains orthographic processing, orthographic mapping, the VWFA, and the cognitive skills involved in automatic word recognition and fluent reading development.

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Jun 5, 2026Sue du Plessis
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