Learning to read begins long before a child looks at printed words. Researchers widely agree that children first need awareness that spoken words contain smaller sound parts. Recognition of those sounds allows children to connect speech to letters later during reading instruction. Phonological awareness and phonemic awareness represent two important early literacy skills that prepare … Read more
Cortical Visual Impairment, often called CVI, is a brain-based visual condition caused by damage or differences in the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain. Vision loss in CVI does not originate in the eyes but in how visual information is processed neurologically. Ocular visual impairments are linked to structural or functional problems … Read more
Dyslexia is often thought of as something you’re born with, a condition that affects how your brain processes language. Most people who have it carry this unique way of seeing the world from childhood onward. But can it show up later in life? Turns out, the answer is more complicated than a simple yes or … Read more