If you are teaching a child with dyslexia to read, there is a good chance you've wondered at some point: Is this actually working? You're using an Orton-Gillingham-based reading program. You're doing your best to be consistent. Maybe you're teaching reading three to...
When most people think about ADHD, they think about a child who can't sit still or can't pay attention. I used to think the same thing. In fact, that's one reason I completely missed ADHD in some of my older kids. They weren't hyperactive, so ADHD wasn't even on my...
One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling a child with ADHD is flexibility. Your child doesn't have to sit at a desk for six hours. They don't have to complete 30 math problems if they understood the concept after 10. They can move while they learn. They can take...
One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling a child with dyslexia is the freedom to provide accommodations whenever your child needs them. You don't need to wait for permission. You don't need to follow an IEP or 504 process. You can simply look at what is making...
If you've ever let your child with dyslexia listen to an audiobook instead of reading the book themselves and wondered... Am I making this too easy? Or you've let your child with ADHD do half the math problems instead of all 30 and thought... Is this cheating? You're...
One of the biggest challenges of homeschooling multiple kids—especially kids with dyslexia and ADHD—is that everybody seems to need you. All. The. Time. You’re trying to do a reading lesson with one child while another needs help logging into math. Someone can’t...
Comparison can creep into homeschooling when we least expect it. You can know that your child with dyslexia or ADHD needs a different approach to learning. You can see that your individualized homeschool is working. You can even have years of evidence that your child...
Read or listen to this post where I share practical encouragement for homeschooling children with dyslexia and ADHD, including how to set realistic back-to-school expectations and avoid the frustration that comes from comparing your homeschool to everyone else's. "I'm...
Have you ever caught yourself trying to make your homeschool look like the classroom you grew up in? You're not alone. When most of us begin homeschooling, we naturally picture desks, workbooks, rigid schedules, and school from 8:00 to 3:00. After all, that's the only...
All About Math is the new multisensory math curriculum from All About Learning Press, makers of All About Reading and All About Spelling. Here's an honest review for homeschool families with dyslexia. If you've been around my site for any length of time, you know...
Self-advocacy — the ability to understand your own diagnosis, know your learning needs, and speak up for yourself — is one of the most valuable skills you can teach a child with dyslexia. It's easy to let it slide as "one more thing" on an already full homeschool...
A two-hour experience that will change the way your community sees struggling learners I almost said no. When a friend in my monthly women's group suggested I share what I know about dyslexia and learning differences at our next gathering, I hesitated. We usually do...
Summary: A psychoeducational evaluation can feel overwhelming, especially when the results are full of clinical terms and alarming score labels. This guide explains the most common tests used to diagnose dyslexia, what the scores actually mean, and why low numbers...
Summer is almost here, and if you're a homeschool parent of a child with dyslexia or other learning differences, there's a good chance a familiar question is already circling in your head: Should we keep doing school this summer? Maybe you're feeling relieved that the...
It's surprising how often a child who struggles with reading, writing, or attention also shows strong perfectionistic tendencies. You might see your child erase repeatedly, refuse to start work unless they know they can do it perfectly, or melt down over a small...
For many children with dyslexia and ADHD, learning is not just academically challenging, it is emotionally demanding. This is where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes essential, especially for homeschooling families. If your child melts down over schoolwork,...
Something you need to get comfortable with on your family’s dyslexia journey is its unpredictability. I’ve been on my own journey to understand and educate my children with dyslexia for more than 30 years now, and if there is one thing that experience has taught me,...
If you’re here, there is a good chance you’re carrying a quiet question: “Is this what’s going on with my child?” Maybe reading is harder than it should be.Maybe spelling never sticks.Maybe your bright, capable child is starting to doubt themselves. First, take a deep...
If you’ve been researching dyslexia for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered terms like: phonological dyslexia rapid naming deficits double deficit processing weaknesses And if you’re like most parents I work with, your next thought is usually: “Do I need...
Updated for 2026: This post reflects current apps, accessibility features, and tools that work well for students with dyslexia — and many that also support ADHD and executive functioning. If your child struggles with reading, writing, organization, or focus, the right...
In my 30+ years of homeschooling, I’ve had my fair share of seasons where I felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of teaching my kids with dyslexia and ADHD at home. When I felt this way, I was frozen with fear and unable to see where to make meaningful changes. Then...
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia can feel confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting — even when you’re doing everything “right.” Many parents worry their child is falling behind, question their teaching choices, or wonder if homeschooling is supposed to...
One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling—especially when you’re homeschooling a child with dyslexia—is freedom. Freedom from rigid timelines.Freedom from comparison.Freedom from teaching the same way schools teach. And yet… many homeschool families never fully...
Early in my homeschool days, one of the leaders of our homeschool group encouraged the families with young children to take time off from academic types of learning in the month of December. If you’re anything like I was, that seems like bad advice considering that...