Life Outcomes

Real Reading Requires Real Instruction: Why Accommodations Aren’t Enough

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Timothy Shanahan’s recent blog post, Accommodating Reading Comprehension with Listening—Good Idea?, raises a critical concern: when schools and educators rely on listening comprehension or text-to-speech (TTS) as a substitute for direct reading instruction, they fail to address the root causes of students’ reading difficulties. While these accommodations may provide temporary access to content, they do […]

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Breaking Barriers: How Students with DLD Are Thriving and Achieving Their Dreams

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For many parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), the future can feel uncertain. Will their child get into college? Will they have a good job? Will they be able to pursue their dreams? Can they ever truly thrive in a world that demands strong language and literacy skills? The answer is a resounding

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Hard Truths, Stronger Futures: Why Facing Reality Helps Your Child Succeed

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For many parents, hearing that their child is more impaired than they previously believed can be devastating. This is especially true when the children have been attending specialized private schools that failed to adequately identify and address their language and literacy deficits. The revelation often comes after an outside comprehensive language and literacy testing—an experience

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Beyond the Breakthrough: Why Language and Literacy Therapy Must Continue After Initial Success

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Early progress in therapy can be misleading, as skills need reinforcement to prevent regression and keep up with academic demands. Research shows that discontinuing support too soon can lead to future struggles (Catts et al., 2012; Justice et al., 2009). Sustained intervention ensures long-term success, helping students retain and apply their skills as academic challenges increase (Stanovich, 1986). Therapy isn’t just a fix—it’s an investment in a child’s future.

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Understanding Language and Literacy Therapy Outcomes in Students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

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Students with developmental language disorder (DLD) often experience significant challenges in language and literacy that can impact their academic performance and social interactions. Despite the effectiveness of high-quality, evidence-based therapy, it is essential to recognize that these students may not achieve the same level of academic functioning as their typically developing peers. This post delves

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The Role of Pragmatic Abilities in Facilitating Self-Advocacy

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Students with language and learning needs face challenges in their social interactions with others. Among the essential aspects needed for social interactions is pragmatics, which encompasses the ability to use language appropriately in various social contexts. This post explores why solid pragmatic abilities are fundamental for self-advocacy purposes in students with socialization difficulties. Pragmatic abilities

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Lifelong Implications of Untreated Pragmatic Challenges

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Pragmatic challenges, particularly those related to social communication, can have profound and lasting effects on various aspects of a person’s life. When left untreated, these challenges can significantly impact educational attainment, vocational success, and romantic relationships. This post explores the lifelong implications of untreated pragmatic challenges and the ripple effects they can have on a

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