Understanding Dyslexia
8 Things You Need to Know After a Dyslexia Diagnosis
Dyslexia is not an illness that needs to be cured or a disability that needs to be treated. I've been homeschooling and parenting kids with dyslexia for a long time - over 20 years! Â I still clearly remember how it felt to finally receive a dyslexia diagnosis after...
Signs of Dyslexia in Children
Most people think of dyslexia as some quirky habit of reversing letters and numbers.  There are many different signs of dyslexia in children, especially in the classroom! If you are seeing any of these signs in your kids, it could be dyslexia. What are some common...
What to do When Your Child is Diagnosed With Dyslexia
Was your child diagnosed with dyslexia? Here is what you need to know as you begin your dyslexia journey. If you would prefer to listen to this post, click the play button above. Â I get a lot of emails from concerned parents who have recently discovered that their...
10 Myths About Dyslexia and How They are Harming Your Kids
There are many myths about dyslexia and they are harming our kids! Learn 10 myths and the truths behind them. I clearly remember the early days of our family's dyslexia journey.  I remember being confused about what this new dyslexia diagnosis meant to my son and his...
Are There Different Kinds of Dyslexia?
Have ever seen an article or heard someone say that they or their child has a particular type of dyslexia? Some names I've heard are: dysphonetic dyslexia auditory dyslexia dyseidetic dyslexia visual dyslexia double deficit dyslexia attentional dyslexia Being on the...
What is the Orton-Gillingham Approach to Teaching Reading?
In all of my years of dyslexia research, there has never been any method for teaching people with dyslexia that has come more highly regarded than the Orton-Gillingham approach. How the Orton-Gillingham approach was developed Dr. Samuel Orton, a...
The Strengths of Dyslexia
One of the most important things is to remember as the parent or teacher of kids with dyslexia is to focus on identifying and building strengths. That is why we are sharing some of the little-known strengths of dyslexia. What is Dyslexia? In case you're new around...
Top Posts From 2015 Homeschooling With Dyslexia
Greetings! We're coming up from the wrapping paper and cookie crumbs over here and beginning to get back to our normal routine. Â I hope your family has enjoyed the holidays! Â As we approach the new year, I am thinking a lot about last year and everything we've learned...
What Every Child With Dyslexia Needs
We all only have so much time, right? Here's what you need to focus on with your kids with dyslexia. There is a LOT of information here on the Homeschooling With Dyslexia site. Â I am thrilled, after so many years of searching, to be able to create this resource of...
8 Things to Know Before You Homeschool Your Kids With Dyslexia
"Why can't you remember this!" "We just went over this yesterday!" "Why can't you pay attention?" These conversations are just a few of the memories of my early years of homeschooling that I wish I could forget. Those were the days before I realized that my kids...
The Strengths of Dyslexia
Standing before a room of conference attendees, I read the LONG list of the common signs of dyslexia - over 50 areas where people with dyslexia struggle. These unexpected deficits are commonly referred to as the signs of dyslexia. However, as more and more...
How to Get Started Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia
I talk with a lot of parents who are increasingly frustrated with the quality of help their kids with dyslexia are receiving in the public schools. It's not that teachers and administrators don't care. Public schools are HUGE institutions that are faced...