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Updates on the latest clinical offerings from our centers in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area.
March 28, 2025
Every child learns at their own pace — and learning to read is no different. It’s common for kids to find reading challenging at one point or another. However, if learning to read becomes an ongoing struggle that leaves a child falling behind their peers, it’s possible that they have a learning disorder known as dyslexia.
If your child is in first grade or older and they’re still struggling with reading, their school can give them a test for dyslexia. You can also get an outside evaluation from a psychologist, reading specialist, or speech and language therapist. Using the test results, you can work with the school to get your child the right support.
If you find that your child needs additional help or support, please reach out to us today.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Addressing the Core of Learning Challenges
The Gund Learning and Diagnostic Center at the Child Mind Institute is advancing how we help children who learn differently. We are redefining the identification and treatment of learning disorders — ensuring that every child can thrive. We get to the root of learning challenges, so each child can reach their full potential. Our specialized assessments provide clear, actionable reports with prioritized recommendations for families and educators.
Each evaluation includes a thorough, user-friendly report outlining the child’s diagnosis and tailored next steps. We maintain ongoing communication with families and offer regular follow-ups to support the successful implementation of our recommendations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read
Children are diagnosed with dyslexiawhen they fall behind their peers in learning to read, usually during their first few years in school. The cause isn’t a lack of intelligence, it’s a failure to develop a particular skill: decoding written language. Some kids with dyslexia figure out ways to compensate for their poor reading skills, and their struggles aren’t recognized until they are older, when the demand for reading and synthesizing a lot of material becomes too difficult for them to work around.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
NYSAIS Workshop: Actionable Strategies to Improve Behavior and Promote Resilience
Please join us on Thursday, April 15, as we partner with the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) for an interactive morning of professional development. Our clinical experts will provide two engaging workshops on resilience and behavior, utilizing proactive techniques drawn from the most up-to-date behavioral research.
- Resiliency, Acceptance, and Looking Ahead
- Positive Behavior Strategies
PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
The Child Mind Institute’s clinical programs provide evidence-based services targeting specific skills in a tailored environment.
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