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Understanding Dyslexia
The Emotional Side of Dyslexia: A Child’s Perspective
The day-to-day difficulties of being dyslexic can cause certain emotional issues for families who have kids with dyslexia. I write a lot about how smart and talented people with dyslexia are. Â I am passionate about dispelling the myths about dyslexia so that the...
4 Common Questions About Homeschooling With Dyslexia
One of my favorite things in the whole world is to work one-on-one with my readers to help them navigate the world of homeschooling kids with dyslexia. My goal in running this website is to use my own experience home educating my own kids with dyslexia to help other...
How Dyslexia Affects Math Skills
Imagine my joy at discovering that my kids were a part of the 20-60% of kids with dyslexia who also have dyscalculia! Now alongside teaching struggling readers, I'm teaching kids who struggle with math as well. Sigh... The longer I teach my kids with dyslexia, the...
By The Subject
3 Things to Think About When Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
One would think that after 26 years of homeschooling 8 kids, I'd have no problem choosing our homeschool curriculum. Two things: Every kid is different, so every year is different.There are lots of new and amazing curricula available every year. Next year, I'll have 2...
How to Teach Spelling to Kids with Dyslexia
Teaching spelling to kids with dyslexia is similar to teaching reading with a few important differences. I have written a lot about teaching reading to kids with dyslexia but not as much about spelling. I also get a lot of emails from parents concerned about their...
Overcoming Writing Obstacles: A Step-by-Step Guide
Do you struggle teaching writing to your kids with dyslexia? Does the writing process seem overwhelming to you? This step-by-step guide to overcoming writing obstacles with kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia will show you how. I was chatting with a homeschool mom...
By The Grade
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...
Classical Conversations and Dyslexia
After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for 20 years, I’ve tried just about every homeschool curriculum out there.  At least it feels that way and a quick look at my bookshelves pretty much confirms it.  Trying, tweaking and switching out homeschool curricula is just...
Teaching Tips
Overcoming Emotional Issues Caused by Dyslexia
The main factor that determines whether a person with dyslexia will thrive or not is the presence of someone in their life that is supportive. Here are some tips to help with overcoming emotional issues from dyslexia. Yesterday we talked about how discouraging...
Homeschool Priorities for Kids With Dyslexia
After homeschooling kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years and now having graduated 5 of them from high school, here are a few things I've learned are priorities for homeschooling kids with dyslexia. Teach them at their level. You are not behind! One of the reasons...
Why your dyslexic child is resisting reading instruction and what to do about it.
Is your dyslexic child resisting reading instruction? Honestly, I would be surprised if they weren’t. Learning to read as a child with dyslexia is HARD! I talk to parents every week who are experiencing some kind of resistance to reading instruction from...
Encouragement
3 Kinds of Dyslexia Support Groups and Why You Need Them
One of the things that helped me along the path of teaching, understanding, and nurturing my kids with dyslexia was finding a dyslexia support group. Have you ever felt alone or like no one else understood what you were experiencing? I know I have and it...
Can I Really Homeschool my Child With Dyslexia?
Can parents teach their kids with dyslexia? Teaching a child with dyslexia to read, write, and spell is a challenge, yes, but homeschooling allows parents to give their kids the individualized education that they need. Prefer to listen to this post? Click on the...
Homeschool Mom Self-Care
This type of post - Homeschool Mom Self-Care - is a little out of the norm for me as I spend a lot of time here educating parents about learning differences. The reality is though that teaching kids who learn differently, even from one day to the next, can be...
Resources & Reviews
Should you have your child tested for dyslexia?
In today's podcast episode, I share four reasons to consider testing your homeschooled kids for dyslexia and ADHD. There are important differences between testing a child who is in public school and testing a child who is homeschooled.
How to Have Your Child Tested for Dyslexia
In today's podcast episode we're talking about the different types of dyslexia assessments, what tests are performed, how to get an official diagnosis, and how to find testers with expertise in dyslexia.
When Dyslexic Kids Get Teased
No matter how much we try to shield our dyslexic kids, their weak reading or spelling skills will most likely draw the attention of someone who is unaware of learning differences like dyslexia. All of my kids at one point or another, whether it was a sports coach,...
Life Skills
Best Apps for Students With Dyslexia
Students with dyslexia majorly benefit from the use of assistive technology to help with reading, writing, spelling, math, and organization. The best assistive technology apps for students with dyslexia are listed here. Students with dyslexia, even if they are reading...
Motivating Struggling Learners
I hear from parents every week whose are having trouble motivating their struggling learners. While they’re not outright refusing to learn, they’re bored, uninterested, and often procrastinate getting started and finishing assignments. If you prefer to listen to this...
How to Unschool With Sue Patterson
If you have ever been interested in how to unschool full-time or even temporarily (sometimes referred to as deschooling) you will want to listen to this interview with the amazing Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom 2 Mom. Watch the video below or listen to the audio...