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The Role of Behavioural Optometrists in Managing Dyslexia

Apr 12, '26

For many individuals with dyslexia, the act of reading is often described as a physical struggle. While dyslexia is primarily recognized as a phonological processing disorder—affecting how the brain processes language—there is a significant, often overlooked "mechanical" component to how the eyes interact with the text.

The Memory Maze: A Review of the WRAML 3 in Dyslexia Assessment

Apr 11, '26

For many individuals with dyslexia, the challenge of reading and writing is only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface often lies a complex web of memory-related hurdles—specifically involving how information is captured, stored, and retrieved. In the world of clinical psychology and educational assessment, the Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning, Third Edition (WRAML 3) has emerged as a cornerstone tool for deconstructing these difficulties.

Maximizing Accuracy in Dyslexia Identification: A Guide to the Indigo Dyslexia Centre’s Assessment Framework

Apr 11, '26

For many individuals, the journey toward understanding their learning profile begins with a single, pivotal step: accurate identification. Whether you are a parent noticing a child struggling with phonics or an adult wondering why reading remains a laborious chore, the quality of a dyslexia screening can change the trajectory of your life.

The Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW) in Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Diagnosis

Apr 10, '26

For decades, assessing writing difficulties in students was a surface-level endeavor. If a child had "messy handwriting" or "poor spelling," they were often given generic labels without a clear understanding of the underlying cognitive cause. However, for students with dyslexia, the struggle with writing is rarely just about messy letters; it is a complex intersection of language processing, memory, and motor coordination.

TOBANS for Students with Dyslexia

Apr 10, '26

When we discuss dyslexia, the conversation almost always centers on phonological awareness, reading fluency, and spelling. However, for many students, the challenges of dyslexia don't stop at the library door—they follow them right into the maths classroom.