Early intervention is essential, but if we have our tier 1 instruction based on the research we would have less kids needing intervention.

🙏Nicky Humphreys NH Dyslexia from Dyslexia Awareness NI (DANI) for always raising awareness about this in your trainings.

Please note that "orthographic mapping" & "word memorization" are not the same. Engaging in activities that promote orthographic mapping along with repeated exposure is what leads to memorizing words the way effective readers do when they read.

Cognitive science shows that poor readers are the ones that memorize words. When we encourage children to memorize words rather than engage them in activities that promote orthographic mapping, we are wiring their brains as a brain of poor readers. #Dictchthespellinglist.