Have a child with dyslexia? We've compiled 100 of the best, evidence-based resources for those who teach students with dyslexia. Â Parent Education for Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia Books There are many well-written books on the subject of learning differences. Â The...
Not all reading programs are the same because not all learners are the same. Here are some reasons that all reading curricula are not created equally. I was always a good reader. Â In fact, I never even knew that there were bright people who had trouble learning to...
After mentoring a homeschool mom who was concerned because her homeschool curriculum isn't working, I came up with the following guidelines for when you get stuck with a curriculum that doesn't seem to be 'working'. The solution may not be what you'd expect! I...
Whether or not to 'label' a child diagnosed with dyslexia is a common concern among parents. As the parent of 7 kids with dyslexia and a passionate dyslexia advocate, I strongly believe that labeling kids with dyslexia is a good thing. Why Saying Dyslexia is SO...
Sometimes a student with dyslexia will appear stubborn. Being dyslexic is hard. So how do we know when they are struggling or being stubborn? I received this great question from a reader last week about homeschooling her dyslexic son: Its so hard to know when to push...
I believe strongly in homeschooling dyslexic kids. Here are my top 10 reasons why I believe in homeschooling kids with dyslexia. After over 25 years of homeschooling my kids with dyslexia and with a site entirely dedicated to helping other parents do the same, it's...
I am so excited to be part of the iHomeschool Network's Google Hangout on Homeschooling With Dyslexia. Topics we'll be covering are: 1. If homeschooling really a viable possibility for kids with dyslexia. 2. Exposing the myths about dyslexia. 3. Understanding the...
In yesterday's post on Understanding Accommodations and Remediation in the Homeschool, we defined accommodations and looked at why they are so important. Â As promised, today we will look at the best accommodations for students with dyslexia in the homeschool as well...
Two of the most important concepts any parent or teacher of students with dyslexia should know are: remediation and accommodation. What is Remediation? Remediation refers to the remedy-ing of a student's areas of weakness. Â Some examples of remediation are...
Yesterday we looked at some surprising myths and misinformation on ADD and ADHD as well as signs to watch for in your own kids. Â You can read that post, What Every Parent Should Know About ADD & Dyslexia by clicking here. Â Today we're taking a look at tips...
Most people are unaware of the connection between dyslexia and ADHD. This article will look at what parents need to know about the connection between dyslexia and ADHD. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 50 percent of children...
Do you suspect your child has dyslexia? Deciding to have your child tested for dyslexia is a big decision. We are going to take a look at how to test for dyslexia and when to make that decision. If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below:...
Through the years of raising struggling learners, I have learned a few things about nurturing the hearts of these wonderful and talented kids. Homeschooling the struggling learner comes with challenges. We want to encourage our kids. Here are some things that you can...
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Research has shown that the two best predictors of reading success are alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness. These are both things the dyslexic preschooler will probably struggle with. So, homeschool curriculum choices is so important! Here are great curriculum...
Tips, tricks, curriculum, and other resources for teaching homeschool math to students with dyslexia. Welcome back to our series on how to find the best homeschool curriculum for your students with dyslexia. So far we've covered the ways that dyslexics learn,...
It often seems that no matter what we do, no matter how well they read and no matter what curriculum or method we use, spelling is an issue. Here is some great homeschool spelling curriculum for students with dyslexia. Welcome back to this 5-day series on Finding...
Dyslexia is known as a reading disability but it also impacts writing ability. Let's look at some ways we can teach writing to the dyslexic student. Before we look at how to find a good writing curriculum for the dyslexic student, we need to identify the areas of...
Over and over again we are hearing about high school graduates who are leaving school with poor writing skills. Learn how to homeschool high school composition in an easier way! The more I homeschool, the more confidence I have in my abilities to teach my kids at...
The goal of this post is to point you in the right direction to find reading curriculum for teaching reading to kids with dyslexia that really work. Over my 20 years of homeschooling kids with dyslexia, I've tried and failed with many reading curricula. Â There was...
One of the main reasons why many parents choose to homeschool their dyslexic kids is because the methods used at school just weren't working. This post will walk you through how to find a good homeschool curriculum for your dyslexic kids. We all tend to go with what...
Are you looking for dyslexia resources for your family? We have the ultimate guide! Check out this extensive list of resources for dyslexic families. According to the NIH, 17% of our nation's children have trouble learning to read. Â More than 2.9 million school-age...
I don't know why the end-of-year conferences with my kids' educational therapist makes me so nervous.  It is a strange thing really. Parenting a child with dyslexia can feel like a huge responsibility. My kids' improvement in reading, writing and spelling, or lack...
Over the years, I have received a lot of feedback from parents that are concerned about taking on the responsibility of homeschooling their dyslexic kids. Is it worth it? I am sharing what to expect when homeschooling with dyslexia. Over the years, I have received a...