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Understanding Dyslexia
The Unpredictability of Dyslexia
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,...
What Is Dyslexia? A Clear Guide for Parents and Homeschoolers
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...
Are There Different Types of Dyslexia? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Dyslexic Kids
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...
By The Subject
Choosing the Best Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum for Kids With Dyslexia
Of all the different curriculum choices you will make for your kids with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties, choosing the best homeschool language arts curriculum is probably the most important. There are programs and methods that work with...
When to Switch Orton-Gillingham Reading Programs
I often hear homeschool parents talking about getting frustrated with one Orton-Gillingham reading program and switching to another. I also hear parents saying how their kids did better with one program or another. Have you felt this way? Have you wondered when...
Summer Learning for Kids with Dyslexia
What kind of summer learning should you do with your kids with dyslexia? If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months. It's...
By The Grade
Homeschool Kindergarten: Curriculum and Methods
When I first started homeschooling I was absurdly anxious about homeschooling Kindergarten. A lot has changed since then. Nowadays when I have a new Kindergartener to teach, I hardly give it a thought because teaching Kindergarten has become simply a natural...
Homeschool Curriculum Choices for High School
The goal of this post is to help you find the best homeschool curriculum for the unique learning needs of the high school student with dyslexia. If you feel like you blinked and your babies are in high school, you're not alone! It is common to feel nervous about high...
Choosing Homeschool Curriculum: A Grade by Grade Guide
I remember the days when my oldest child was still not reading fluently or independently at 11-years old. I had a houseful of little guys - 9, 5, 4 soon followed by 4 more beautiful children. It was super stressful because I didn't understand what this homeschooling...
Teaching Tips
Should Kids With Dyslexia Do Summer School?
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...
Stop This if Homeschool Feels Overwhelming
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...
The Advantages of Homeschooling a Child with Dyslexia
Teaching a child with dyslexia can feel like navigating a stormy sea: you know your child is bright, creative, curious … but the standard classroom method isn’t a perfect fit. For many families, homeschooling becomes not just a fallback, but a strategic choice that...
Encouragement
6 Homeschool Expectations to Let Go of This School Year
These 6 homeschool expectations are the cause of many of our frustrations and disappointments in our homeschool experiences. I was looking over the survey you guys filled out earlier this year and making notes of your specific needs. One thing that stood out to me...
From Confusion to Confidence: The 10 Stages of Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia
Listen to this post by clicking on the player below: As I was working on my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, I realized that there are stages we go through as parents...
Teaching Kids the Strengths of Dyslexia
It's a great time to be dyslexic! More and more there is a shift taking place to view dyslexia as a learning difference with many unique strengths. Yes, dyslexia comes with struggles; learning to read, write, and spell can be HARD. But, researchers like Brock and...
Resources & Reviews
The Unpredictability of Dyslexia
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,...
What Is Dyslexia? A Clear Guide for Parents and Homeschoolers
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...
Are There Different Types of Dyslexia? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Dyslexic Kids
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...
Life Skills
The Best Learning Apps for Dyslexia & ADHD
Summer brings sunshine, freedom from routine—and, often, battles over screen time. For families homeschooling children with ADHD or dyslexia, managing screen time wisely is essential. Screens can be a tool for learning and connection, or a source of distraction and...
Family-friendly Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens With Dyslexia
Graphic novels are a great way to encourage reluctant readers to actually enjoy reading. Here’s a list of popular, family-friendly graphic novels that are excellent choices for kids and teens with dyslexia, arranged by age range. Many of these books can also be found...
Free Printable! A Summer Reading Program for Kids with Dyslexia
Summer can be a wonderful time to rest and recharge—but for many families homeschooling kids with dyslexia, it can also bring the dreaded “summer slide.” That’s why I created this free, dyslexia-friendly summer reading kit—to help you encourage reading over the break...