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Monarch Learning & Attention Center Monarch Learning & Attention Center provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students.

We also provide ASD and ADHD evaluations for individuals 6 years and older. We are a team of licensed clinical psychologists who have over 25 years of combined experience. We provide comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults with concerns regarding learning, attention, executive functioning, autism, behavior functioning, and emotional functioning.

📚 Does dyslexia go away as children get older?The short answer: Dyslexia is lifelong, but how it affects a person can ch...
10/23/2026

📚 Does dyslexia go away as children get older?

The short answer: Dyslexia is lifelong, but how it affects a person can change over time.

A child who once struggled to sound out words may eventually read accurately—but still read more slowly, struggle with spelling, or need extra time and effort to keep up with reading demands.

In our latest blog post, Dyslexia Across the Lifespan: What Changes and What Stays the Same?, we explore how dyslexia can look different from early elementary school through adulthood, including:

🔎 Why reading accurately doesn't always mean reading efficiently
📖 How increasing academic demands can reveal ongoing challenges
💡 How technology and compensatory strategies can help—and sometimes hide the effort involved
🌱 Why reading difficulties don't define a person's intelligence, strengths, or potential

The takeaway: Making progress doesn't necessarily mean outgrowing dyslexia. Support may still be important, even when reading skills improve.

Understanding how dyslexia changes over time helps us recognize ongoing needs, build on strengths, and help individuals access information and demonstrate what they know.

👉 Read the full blog post:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/dyslexia-across-the-lifespan-what-changes-and-what-stays-the-same

🔎 Could the early signs of dyslexia appear before your child even starts reading?Dyslexia doesn't always first show up a...
10/22/2026

🔎 Could the early signs of dyslexia appear before your child even starts reading?

Dyslexia doesn't always first show up as difficulty reading. Some early clues may appear in everyday activities, like playing rhyming games, learning letter sounds, or remembering new words.

In our latest blog post, The Early Signs of Dyslexia: What Parents Should Watch for Before Reading Becomes Difficult, we explore:

📚 Early language and sound-awareness skills that can offer clues
🔤 Why learning letter names and sounds may be challenging
💬 Other signs to watch for, including word retrieval and remembering sequences
💡 How parents can support emerging literacy skills before reading becomes a source of frustration

One important reminder: A single sign doesn't mean a child has dyslexia. What matters is the pattern and persistence of difficulties.

Recognizing concerns early can help children get support before reading struggles affect their confidence. ❤️

👉 Read the full blog post:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/the-early-signs-of-dyslexia-what-parents-should-watch-for-before-reading-becomes-difficult

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people. It causes ...
10/16/2026

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people. It causes difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason — and because you can’t see DLD, its impact is often overlooked in classrooms, workplaces, communities, and even within families.

Monarch Learning & Attention Center has joined the campaign to raise awareness of DLD. We encourage you to do the same!

Learn about DLD, share resources, and help spread the word. Increasing awareness helps us better understand the challenges people with DLD face, recognize their strengths, and create more supportive environments where everyone can communicate, learn, and thrive.

DLD and Me — Accessible information about DLD, signs and symptoms, and ways to support people with DLD. [https://www.dldandme.org/]

RADLD – Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder — Information about DLD, awareness campaigns, and resources for families, educators, and professionals. [https://radld.org/]

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) — Information about language disorders, assessment, and treatment. [https://www.asha.org/public/]

📚 When reading is hard, it doesn’t mean learning is.A child with dyslexia may be intelligent, motivated, and understand ...
10/08/2026

📚 When reading is hard, it doesn’t mean learning is.

A child with dyslexia may be intelligent, motivated, and understand complex ideas—yet still struggle to read fluently or efficiently. The difference is often in how much effort their brain has to use to decode and recognize words.

That extra effort can lead to fatigue, frustration, avoidance, and less energy for understanding what they’re reading.

Read our latest blog to learn why reading can be difficult even when a child understands the material—and how we can better support them.

Full Blog: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/the-dyslexic-brain-and-reading-why-reading-can-require-more-effort

📚 Dyslexia is about more than reading.It can impact spelling, writing, reading fluency, language processing, and even ho...
10/05/2026

📚 Dyslexia is about more than reading.

It can impact spelling, writing, reading fluency, language processing, and even how easily a child can demonstrate what they know.

A child may have strong ideas, vocabulary, and reasoning skills while struggling to get those ideas onto paper. Understanding the why behind these challenges can lead to better support—and a more accurate picture of a child’s abilities.

Read our latest blog to learn more about the many ways dyslexia can impact learning—and why looking beyond reading matters.

Full Blog: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/what-does-dyslexia-actually-affect-understanding-reading-writing-spelling-and-language

Dyslexia is more than difficulty with reading—it’s a different way of processing information, with unique strengths and ...
10/02/2026

Dyslexia is more than difficulty with reading—it’s a different way of processing information, with unique strengths and challenges.

This month, let’s spread awareness, celebrate strengths, and create learning environments where every child can thrive.

See the strengths. Support the challenges. Celebrate the learner. 📚✨

They held it together all day. So why are they falling apart at home?For many neurodivergent children, school can take a...
09/28/2026

They held it together all day. So why are they falling apart at home?

For many neurodivergent children, school can take an enormous amount of mental, emotional, and sensory energy. What looks like a “great day” at school may end in tears, frustration, or a meltdown once they’re home and finally feel safe enough to let go.

This is often called restraint collapse—and understanding it can help parents shift from frustration to empathy and support.

Read our latest blog to learn what restraint collapse looks like and how you can help your child decompress, regulate, and recover after a demanding day.

Full Blog: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/understanding-restraint-collapse

For kids with ADHD, motivation isn’t always about willpower—it’s about how their brains respond to rewards and reinforce...
09/24/2026

For kids with ADHD, motivation isn’t always about willpower—it’s about how their brains respond to rewards and reinforcement.

More than behavior—it’s about understanding the brain behind the behavior.

Our latest blog explores what research says about motivation in children with ADHD and practical, evidence-based strategies parents can use to reduce conflict, increase cooperation, and strengthen connection.

Read the full blog to learn more: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/cracking-the-code-on-motivation

🎲 What if D&D is more than just a game?New research suggests tabletop role-playing games can support confidence, identit...
09/22/2026

🎲 What if D&D is more than just a game?

New research suggests tabletop role-playing games can support confidence, identity development, social skills, emotional growth, and belonging—especially when kids have a safe, supportive group.

For neurodiverse kids, a game table can become a place to practice skills, explore strengths, connect with others, and discover new ways of seeing themselves.

Sometimes growth looks like rolling the dice, telling a story, and finding your place in the adventure. 🐉✨

Read our latest blog to learn more: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/dungeons-dragons-and-development-table-top-games

🧠 Autism isn’t one experience—and new research is helping us understand why.A new study using lab-grown brain models fou...
09/16/2026

🧠 Autism isn’t one experience—and new research is helping us understand why.

A new study using lab-grown brain models found that different forms of autism can show distinct patterns of electrical activity in the brain. While the research is still emerging, it adds to a growing understanding of autism as biologically diverse and deeply individual.

So what does this mean for neurodivergent adults and parents of neurodivergent children?

It may help explain why sensory experiences, emotional regulation, learning, attention, and daily capacity can look so different from person to person—and why individualized support matters.

Our latest blog breaks down the research, what it means, its limitations, and what it could mean for the future of personalized autism support.

Read the full blog to learn more: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/new-autism-research-reveals-different-brain-activity-patterns-what-it-means

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