Dyslexia and Reading Disorders - Tatyana Elleseff

Speak, Read, Write, Thrive: The Power of Combining Language and Literacy in Therapy

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / October 22, 2024

In speech-language pathology, integrating language and literacy targets in therapy services has become increasingly recognized as a critical factor for expediting therapy outcomes and providing the most efficacious, evidence-based services. Language and literacy are intricately connected processes that mutually influence each other, making a comprehensive, integrated approach essential for clients who face both speech and […]

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Supporting Adolescents with High IQ and Language/Literacy Needs

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology, Twice Exceptional/High IQ, Working Memory / Tatyana Elleseff / October 19, 2024

It may come as a surprise to many that adolescents with high IQs can still experience significant language and literacy challenges. Just like any other struggling reader, adolescents with high IQ follow a similar assessment and intervention trajectory. Let’s explore why—and how—these learners require tailored support that addresses their specific needs. Comprehensive Assessment: The First

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Exploring the Connection Between Language and Literacy and Executive Functions (EFs) in Children

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Executive Functions, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / December 6, 2023

Language and literacy skills are fundamental building blocks of a child’s cognitive development, laying the groundwork for academic success and lifelong learning. Simultaneously, executive functions—cognitive processes that regulate and control thought and action—are crucial for goal-directed behavior and problem-solving. Research has increasingly revealed a complex interplay between language and literacy abilities and executive function deficits

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Attention: All That Matters

Leave a Comment / Attention, Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Executive Functions, Learning Disabilities, Special Education Disputes, Speech Pathology, Standardized Tests, Working Memory / Tatyana Elleseff / May 5, 2023

The role of attention in learning is a topic of great interest to both researchers and clinicians alike when it comes to the discussion of the causes of learning difficulties in children (Posner & Rothbart, 2007). Attention plays a crucial role in learning, since if you cannot attend you cannot commit stimuli to memory and

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The ABCs of Decoding: Understanding the Basics

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / May 1, 2023 / dyslexia, reading disability

I’ve been doing a lot of language and literacy assessments lately of elementary-aged children whose testing shows great phonemic awareness abilities (PA) but significantly impaired decoding skills. Many of their parents, well-versed in all the recent conversations on the importance of phonemic awareness raging on social media, have been asking me a variation of the

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What Works for Improving Processing Speed?

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Processing Speed, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / November 29, 2022

Recently I wrote a post entitled: “What Works for Improving Working Memory?” in which I listed useful resources on the subject. Due to the popularity of that post as well as numerous requests, I decided to write a similar post regarding what works and does not work for improving processing speed in students with language

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What Works for Improving Working Memory?

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Executive Functions, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology, Working Memory / Tatyana Elleseff / November 22, 2022

Recently I have been seeing an increase in social media posts requesting assistance with working memory interventions. So I decided to compile a post with a few useful resources on this subject. But first a few words regarding working memory basics. Working Memory (WM) is a cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold

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Free Webinar: EBP Executive Functions Interventions: Focus on Self-Talk and Motivation

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Executive Functions, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / November 17, 2022

On November 16th, 2022, I did a free outreach webinar hosted jointly by two wonderful literacy organizations: WI Reads as well as Everyone Reads PA on the subject of fostering self-talk and self-motivation in children who struggle with executive functions as well as concomitant language and literacy needs. In this webinar, I discussed the research

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Free Webinar: Evidence Based Executive Functions Interventions for Struggling Learners

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Evidence-Based Intervention, Executive Functions, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / September 30, 2022

On September 29th, 2022, I did a free outreach webinar for Georgia IDA, on the subject of effective evidence-based interventions for children with language disorders who struggle with executive functions as well as concomitant literacy needs. In the webinar, I discussed how to provide effective evidence-based practice (EBP) language and literacy interventions aimed at improving

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How Early can “Dyslexia” be Diagnosed in Children?

Leave a Comment / Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Learning Disabilities, Special Education Disputes, Speech Pathology, Standardized Tests / Tatyana Elleseff / March 28, 2022

In recent years there has been a substantial rise in awareness pertaining to reading disorders in young school-aged children. Consequently, more and more parents and professionals are asking questions regarding how early can “dyslexia” be diagnosed in children. In order to adequately answer this question, it is important to understand the trajectory of the development

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