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Essential Tips to Help Your Child Learn to Read

10 Oct, 2025

Reading is one of the most important skills a child will ever develop. It is the foundation for learning across every subject and opens the door to imagination, knowledge, and confidence. As a parent, you play an essential role in helping your child learn to read. With the right reading instruction, structure, encouragement, and support,…

Is ADHD a Learning Disability?

7 Oct, 2025

  Is ADHD a Learning Disability? No, ADHD is not classified as a learning disability, but it may make learning more challenging. Though ADHD is not categorized as a learning disability, research shows that 30-50% of children with ADHD also have a specific learning disability, making learning even more challenging. The interaction between these conditions…

Understanding Language Processing Disorders

25 Sep, 2025

Language processing disorders are communication challenges that interfere with an individual’s ability to understand and use language effectively. As part of a broader range of speech and language processing difficulties, these disorders can impact comprehension, expression, and following directions. People with language processing disorders often struggle to participate fully in conversations or to grasp written…

A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers

25 Jul, 2025

  Reading is a foundational skill that not only shapes academic achievement but also a student’s confidence and self-esteem. At Lindamood-Bell, we believe that all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Our instruction for struggling readers is based on programs authored by our founders. It offers a personalized, evidence-based approach that…

What Is ADHD and What Is Its Relationship to Learning? Insights for Parents

17 Jul, 2025

  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults, often presenting as persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, all of which may impact learning. Specifically, ADHD can further complicate learning to read and comprehend. Individuals with ADHD often face challenges in maintaining focus, completing tasks, and managing impulses, impacting…

Support for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders

29 May, 2025

    Understanding the Signs of Reading Disorders and Finding Effective Help If your child is struggling with reading, you’re not alone, and early support can make all the difference. It’s common for parents to wonder whether their child is just taking longer to catch on, or if something deeper, like dyslexia or another reading…

How Does Autism Impact Learning?

30 Apr, 2025

Understanding how autism impacts learning is essential for creating an inclusive educational environment. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges and strengths that can influence a student’s ability to learn. While some individuals with autism excel in specific areas, they may encounter obstacles in others, affecting their engagement and progress in traditional learning settings. By…

A Parent Perspective: Autism, Reading Challenges, and Lindamood-Bell | Lindamood-Bell Radio

10 Apr, 2025

When a child has autism and faces challenges with reading comprehension and language processing, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. In this episode, the parents of a Lindamood-Bell student share their family’s journey—navigating their son’s receptive and expressive language delays, reading struggles, and autism diagnosis. Hear how Lindamood-Bell’s evidence-based instruction addressed not only his…

What is Aphantasia?

21 Feb, 2025

  Understanding Aphantasia Aphantasia is a condition in which an individual cannot form or has difficulty forming visual images in their mind. It is thought to affect an estimated 2-5% of the population. Though not widely recognized, understanding this phenomenon is helpful for educators, parents, and individuals. Termed by Professor Adam Zeman in 2015, aphantasia…

How to Handle a Bad Report Card

17 Jan, 2025

  Receiving a bad report card can be a source of stress and worry for both students and their parents. This article will guide you through the steps to handle a bad report card effectively. From understanding the significance of a report card to working collaboratively with teachers and school staff, we will equip you…

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📚 Every Student Can Thrive with the Right Support
At Lindamood-Bell Academy, students with dyslexia receive personalized, one-to-one instruction that builds reading skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Our evidence-based approach helps students overcome challenges and succeed in school and life.
Discover how our school can transform your child’s learning journey. Tap the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚Want to help your child become a confident, independent reader?
Our latest blog article shares essential tips for supporting reading at home, including fun activities, creating a reading-friendly environment, and guidance for readers who struggle. Discover how the right instruction and support can make reading an enjoyable and rewarding experience for your child.
Tap the link in our bio to read more, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎧 New Podcast Alert: Dyslexia Didn’t Stop Carson 🌟
Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Carson found his confidence and skills at the Lindamood-Bell. Today, he’s a college grad thriving in financial services, and he credits his journey to evidence-based instruction and dedicated instructors.
Hear Carson’s inspiring story of perseverance, growth, and the lifelong impact of sensory-cognitive instruction
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Back-to-School Literacy Workshops for Teachers – Extended Offer!

Take advantage of our extended savings to enhance your literacy instruction:
10% off any online workshop with code BACK2SCHOOL10
20% off custom team in-services (minimum 10 participants)

Equip yourself and your team with strategies to help struggling readers thrive.
📅 View the full schedule or request a proposal via the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
Hurry, this offer is available through October 31, 2025!
👂 Think your child isn’t listening? It might be more than that. Language processing disorders affect how the brain understands and uses language, impacting reading, comprehension, and everyday communication.
✨ At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, evidence-based instruction to help each student build the skills they need to succeed. From expressive and receptive language to auditory processing challenges, we meet every child where they are.
💡 Learn the signs and strategies to support language processing disorders. Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📢 We’re hiring!
 Our Lindamood-Bell® Learning Centers in Newton and South Shore, MA, are looking for Educational Clinicians / Tutors ✨
We’re seeking energetic, positive individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for helping students succeed. If you’re enthusiastic, have a growth mindset, and thrive in a supportive, engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Help students of all ages reach their full potential in reading and comprehension. 💡
👉Explore these opportunities (and more) at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Back-to-School Literacy Workshops for Teachers: Save Now!

-Get 10% off any online workshop with code BACK2SCHOOL10
-20% off custom team in-services (min. 10 participants)

Transform your literacy instruction and help struggling readers thrive.
📅 View the schedule or request a proposal via the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial

Hurry, this offer ends September 30, 2025.
We’re in Shenandoah County, Virginia, this week, training a fantastic group of teachers in the Visualizing and Verbalizing program! 📖✨ We can’t wait to see their students thrive with stronger comprehension and critical thinking skills. 
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🎧 New Podcast Episode: Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism, Advocacy, and Learning Success 🌟
Hear how Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction helped a child with autism go from struggling with comprehension to reading at a high school level by age eleven. This inspiring journey shows the power of evidence-based instruction to unlock potential.
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Educators: struggling readers need instruction that targets the root causes of their challenges. 

Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with schools to deliver proven reading interventions and teacher training that build essential skills.

Tap the link in our bio to discover 5 key strategies to improve reading intervention at your school! @lindamoodbellofficial
Big news for Educators! 
Seeing Stars® by Lindamood-Bell co-founder Nanci Bell is officially recognized by the What Works Clearinghouse, a trusted U.S. Department of Education resource. This research-backed program helps students with reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling, including those with dyslexia, 
become confident readers. Tap the link in bio to learn more, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎒 Start the school year strong!
New routines mean new opportunities, and a strong start can make all the difference.
At Lindamood-Bell, our evidence-based approach has helped thousands of students thrive. Today on our blog we’re sharing a few simple strategies to help your child start the year with focus and confidence. 
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Let’s make this their best year yet.
Thinking about school options or how to support a struggling learner? Our latest blog posts offer helpful guidance:
 🔹 What to Consider in an Online School
 🔹 Support for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders
 🔹 What is ADHD?
 🔹 Reading Programs for Struggling Readers
Visit our blog for these articles and more! Follow the ink in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Reading challenges can hold students back in school and in life. At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, one-to-one instruction that addresses the root causes of reading difficulties.
Our new blog explains how our approach builds the skills and confidence students need to succeed.
📖 New on the blog: A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers
 🔗 Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
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