Understanding Dyslexia
How Kids With Dyslexia Learn Differently
If you've been around this website for any length of time you've probably heard me refer to dyslexia as a learning difference rather than a learning disability. Kids with dyslexia are not disabled, they learn differently. Research on the causes of dyslexia published...
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,...
Help! My 10-Year Old Can’t Read
It is not uncommon for a 10-year old with dyslexia to still not be reading fluently. Just knowing that you're not alone should ease a lot of worry. In today's podcast episode, I talk about what to do when your child is getting older and still not reading...
Do Specialized Dyslexia Fonts Really Work?
As awareness of dyslexia has grown, so too has the development of tools to support those with dyslexia, one of which is specialized dyslexia fonts. These fonts are designed to make reading easier for individuals with dyslexia, but how effective are they? In this post,...
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...
Spelling and Dyslexia: What to Expect and What to Do
I got an email last week asking about spelling with an older student with dyslexia. I get asked this question fairly frequently so I thought I'd write a blog post on it. If you prefer to listen to this post, click on the player below: Spelling and Dyslexia: Spelling...
Busting the Myth of Early Intervention for Dyslexia
Early intervention is the battle cry of dyslexia experts across the world, yet much of the push for early intervention for dyslexia and catching kids up to their peers is based on the traditional school model and may not be necessary at all. I saw a quote online this...
How Accepting Your Child’s Learning Differences Changes Everything
As my kids get older and I have finally passed through the 3-ring circus stage of homeschooling a houseful of kids with dyslexia (yes, it will happen, mamas!) I am becoming more and more clear about what is really important when educating our kids - whether they...