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 alert for false claims about dyslexia, I set about researching these ‘different kinds of […]
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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 neuropsychiatrist and pathologist was a pioneer in focusing attention on reading failure and related language processing […]
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 here and don’t know yet, dyslexia is a genetic […]
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. I hope your family has enjoyed the holidays! As we approach the new year, I am thinking a lot about last year and everything we’ve learned and yet to learn. Our community here […]
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. I am thrilled, after so many years of searching, to be able to create this resource of what I pray is reliable, […]
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?” There are memories of my early years of homeschooling that I wish I could forget. Those were the days before I understood that my kids might not learn like me – or like anyone I had ever known. They were […]
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 research is done on the unique brain wiring of the dyslexic mind, […]
Books Every Parent Should Read About Teaching Kids With Dyslexia
One thing I’ve learned after 20 years of homeschooling a houseful of right-brained, creative kids with dyslexia is that I am never done learning. I especially love to learn from people who have gone before me who have practical experience successfully teaching kids. I love to learn about learning and apply what I’m learning with […]
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 with MANY kinds of special needs EVERY day. It is virtually impossible […]
Anxiety and Dyslexia
Stress is a normal part of life for all people. However, people with dyslexia can experience high levels of stress and anxiety in ways you may not realize. Here are some tips for homeschooling with anxiety. Stress and Anxiety Stress can be caused by a physical threat, such as experiencing a car accident, or a […]
Dyslexia in Disguise: Other Names for Dyslexia
I was recently talking with a mom who was telling me that her son had an auditory processing problem and was a terrible reader but did not have dyslexia. This sort of threw me for a loop because I couldn’t figure out why this otherwise bright child didn’t have dyslexia. This led me on a […]
5 Things Every Teacher Needs to Know About Dyslexia
Whether you teach in a public, private or homeschool there are 5 critical things that you need to know about your kids that are struggling to learn to read. Kids with dyslexia are not lacking in intelligence. I know it looks that way when you are teaching the same thing over and over to no […]
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. You’ve come to the right place because I am all about education here. After wasting years trying programs and treatments that didn’t work, I started this site […]
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 dyslexia. What Are Accommodations? Accommodations are changes that you make to how you teach an assignment or […]
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. We adopted a wait and see approach to his reading delays. It is now known that early intervention for kids with dyslexia is vital. That boy did learn to read at about 11-12 […]