When Kelsey was 8 years old, reading felt impossible. The homeschooled Forney, Texas, student struggled to grasp the basics of recognizing letters and forming words. Her mother, Erin, had taught Kelsey’s three older siblings to read, but with Kelsey, nothing was...
Scottish Rite for Children has expanded its award-winning suite of dyslexia curricula with the launch of a web-based intervention that reduces teacher training time and cost while preserving high-quality, evidence-based instruction. The new curriculum cuts teacher...
“We thank God for connecting us with Scottish Rite,” says Levi’s dad, Josh. “Levi was unable to recognize his letters when we first arrived, and now he’s reading chapter books.” Nine-year-old Levi, of Arlington, is a creative spirit with a passion for reading. Each...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges in children, and it affects one in eight children in the United States. While the condition is not unusual, it can present many challenges for those who experience it, especially in academics and education....
Meet Levi – a patient who is seen in the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders. Learn more about his journey below. Blog written by Levi’s dad, Josh. My wife Kelly and I have eight children, as young as five and as old as 24. We have homeschooled...
The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children and The Center for Simulation and Synthetic Humans at The University of Texas at Dallas have joined forces on an innovative project to break down educational barriers. Dyslexia...
Over the past few months, members from our team have been invited as guests on The Human Side of Health Care – a weekly radio program hosted by the DFW Hospital Council that broadcasts on KRLD 1080 AM. Below are the topics discussed. The Human Side of Health...
At our Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders, our team is committed to helping parents and children understand the entire evaluation process. From arriving at our Dallas campus to your child going through testing and what happens once that is...
In 1965, the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders was established to help identify and treat children with various learning disorders. As pioneers in the field, the center has developed curriculum that is used across the country – helping children...
At Scottish Rite for Children, we are committed to providing world-renowned patient care. During this time, it has been our priority to continue that commitment of quality, safe and convenient treatment options for our patients and families. Here is what you need to...
What is your role at the hospital? I am the medical director for the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. The dyslexia center is a multi-disciplinary program that provides diagnostic services, community and school outreach, curriculum development,...
Watch the original story on CBS here. NORTH TEXAS – In the age of tablets and laptops, fewer students are using loops and tails to communicate. But is cursive writing making a comeback in Texas? New state requirements are putting more emphasis on cursive handwriting...
Over 50 years ago, the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders was established to provide treatment and guidance to children with learning disorders. This week, the hospital is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the World Federation of Neurology’s...
When competitive gymnast Cody encountered a learning disorder, dyslexia, his family turned to the hospital’s internationally recognized team of experts. Cody’s schoolwork has improved by leaps and bounds, giving him the confidence to fly both in and out of the gym....
Fifty years ago, a man with an unwavering conviction to help children joined Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children's staff. His name was Lucius "Luke" Waites, Jr., M.D., and his pioneering work changed the world of learning disorders forever. In 1924, Lucius...