Understanding Dyslexia
5 Things That Won’t Help Your Child With Dyslexia
If you are reading this post, you are probably like most parents of dyslexic kids and earnestly seeking a way to help your child overcome their learning struggles. Â You've come to the right place because I am all about education here. Â After wasting years trying...
How to Make Accommodations in Your Homeschool
Homeschooling dyslexic kids can be difficult.  Homeschooling all kids can be difficult at times but homeschooling dyslexic kids comes with its own set of struggles.  Using accommodations during these struggles is one the greatest advantages to homeschooling kids with...
Early Intervention for Kids With Dyslexia
When we first began our dyslexia journey, we were told that our 7 1/2 year old son was just a late bloomer. Â We adopted a wait and see approach to his reading delays. Â It is now known that early intervention for kids with dyslexia is vital. That boy did learn to read...
How Dyslexics Learn: Teaching to the Dyslexic Strengths
Are your teaching methods not working with your dyslexic child? Maybe you need to shake it up! When kids with dyslexia are taught with the right methods, they learn and thrive! This is the second post in a 5-day series, How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read. Â Click...
Could it be Dyslexia? Signs of Dyslexia
If you know little about dyslexia, you may be wondering, how to know if someone is dyslexic or not. There are quite a few signs of dyslexia that are easy to observe. This is the first post in a 5-day series on Teaching Kids With Dyslexia to Read.  Read the entire...
Why Labeling Kids With Dyslexia is Good
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...
10 Reasons Why You Should Homeschool Your Kids With Dyslexia
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...
Ask Your Questions About Homeschooling With Dyslexia
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...
What Parents of Dyslexics Need to Know About ADHD
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...
How and When to Get Tested for Dyslexia
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:...
Homeschooling With Dyslexia: Learning Styles
Understanding your child's learning style will help you teach them the way that they learn. Some of the different learning styles are auditory, visual or kinesthetic pathway. Let's take a look at the different ways your child may learn. What is a Learning Style?...
Homeschooling With Dyslexia: How Dyslexics Learn
Understanding how dyslexic students learn and teaching with corresponding methods will make a big impact on learning. We're just about midway through the school year. Â All of the fun of planning and purchasing of curriculum (why is that so fun?) has passed and...