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Practical information for families supporting a child’s reading and literacy skills.

Letter P character holding a big umbrella of sounds

Reading foundations · November 11, 2026

Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonological Awareness: What's the Difference?

Two terms that sound almost identical but name different skills. The hierarchy of sound skills, and three example tasks parents can understand.

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A girl tracing letters in a sand tray with letter tiles spelling them, under a multisensory reading time banner

Dyslexia & instruction · November 9, 2026

What Is Orton-Gillingham Reading Instruction?

A parent-friendly explanation of Orton-Gillingham, structured literacy, and what to ask when choosing reading support in Naples.

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A mom and daughter reading together outdoors with jumbled letter tiles floating above the book

For parents · November 9, 2026

Signs Your Child May Need Additional Reading Support

Reading and spelling patterns worth discussing with your child’s teacher, plus practical questions to ask when seeking additional support.

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A boy reading aloud with speech bubbles showing the words cat, run, map, jump, and ship

SLPs & literacy · November 9, 2026

How an SLP Supports Reading and Literacy

How speech-language pathology connects with decoding, spelling, and reading comprehension, and what parents can ask a literacy provider.

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