The Science of
Reading Readiness
See how the Nemours BrightStart! program helps children become successful readers.
The Science of
Nemours BrightStart! on
"Good Morning America"
Laura Bailet, PhD, and executive director of Nemours BrightStart!, talks about the signs of dyslexia and learning disabilities.
More than 30% of our nation's children have trouble reading.
Nemours BrightStart! can help.
Research indicates literacy is the strongest single predictor of adult health status. It is also a major child health issue, as it can disrupt academic, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social development.
The Nemours BrightStart! early literacy programs help identify and teach children at risk for reading failure.
For Parents
Preparing your child for reading success is less about giant leaps and more about the things you can do every day.
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For Educators
Designed with the help of educators, we offer programs to help build reading readiness skills in young children.
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For Health Professionals
We provide tips for guiding parents with kids showing risk factors for dyslexia and other causes of reading failure.
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For Researchers
Our research team studies the effectiveness of our programs and the prevention of reading failure and dyslexia.
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Contact Us
Jacksonville
10140 Centurion Parkway North, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Get Directions)
Phone: (904) 697-3118 or toll-free (877) 878-3118
Email: nemoursbrightstart@nemours.org
Orlando
9145 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827 (Get Directions)
Phone: (877) 878-3118 (toll-free)
Email: nemoursbrightstart@nemours.org
Delaware Valley
49 Fallon Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973 (Get Directions)
Phone: (877) 878-3118 (toll-free)
Email: nemoursbrightstart@nemours.org
Patient Story
Jonathan
At age 5, he had signs of dyslexia, the most common cause of reading problems.
Risk Factors for
Reading Problems
Get the facts on risk factors for reading problems to help put all kids on the path to reading success, right from the start.