Irene Daria is a developmental psychologist specializing in teaching children how to read. She has taught reading to the children of many celebrities, as well as to hundreds of other children --- both as a paid specialist and as a volunteer in Harlem --- and has trained teachers in the science of reading.

Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Daria worked as a reporter at Women’s Wear Daily and an editor at Harper’s Bazaar and has written hundreds of articles for publications ranging from The New York Times and Money, to Parents, Mademoiselle and Glamour. She is the author of four books --- I DIDN'T BELIEVE HIM, THE FASHION CYCLE, LUTECE and A WOMAN DOCTOR'S GUIDE TO MISCARRIAGE --- as well as the Steps to Reading workbook series.

A passionate literacy advocate, she lives with her husband in Manhattan and Amagansett, NY, and is the proud mother of two adult sons.

Books by Irene Daria, Ph.D.

I Didn't Believe Him

by Irene Daria, Ph.D. - Education, Inspirational, Memoir, Nonfiction

Today, Irene Daria is a cognitive developmental psychologist and reading tutor to the stars. At the time of this story, she was a graduate student and “just” a mom thrilled that her son had been accepted to one of the most esteemed schools in Manhattan. Sure that he was on the path to a venerable education, she did not listen when her five-year-old told her that he --- like millions of other children --- was not being taught how to read in school. An entire, very painful school year passed before Eric got her to realize he was right. Follow along as Daria begins a perplexing but ultimately empowering journey to save his academic life. She finds herself pitted against well-intentioned teachers and administrators, people she would have loved to trust if only they weren’t so misinformed.