With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've been thinking about things I'm thankful for and realized that I am indeed thankful for my kids' dyslexia. Despite the hardships early on in our family's dyslexia journey, there have been a lot of valuable lessons...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
The very first step on your dyslexia journey is to gain an understanding of what dyslexia is. This article will share the key information parents need to know about dyslexia. A successful dyslexia journey starts with understanding. What is Dyslexia? First let's define...
There is no one simple way to build confidence in kids with learning differences like dyslexia. This post will share how our family of seven kids with dyslexia (as well as some ADHD, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) helped our kids to become more confident despite their...
Every child with dyslexia is unique. There is no one profile of strengths and weaknesses that typifies every person with dyslexia. Â There are signs of dyslexia that can be known, but not every person will have all the signs or struggle with the same things. One of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It's bound to happen in families with dyslexia. Â If there is a younger child who is not dyslexic who is close in age to an older child with dyslexia, the younger child will likely surpass the older in reading ability. This can be confusing and upsetting for the older...
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...
I love a good story. Â If you've ever wondered who I am and how we got to be homeschooling 8 kids (7 with dyslexia) today is the day I will share how we went from complete confusion to success. Our Dyslexia Success Story Homeschooling has been a huge part of the past...
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...
I talk a lot here on the blog about the freedom of homeschooling and the power of individualized instruction and interest-led learning. I whole-heartedly believe in these facets of teaching kids with dyslexia at home. However, with the freedoms of homeschooling...
Encouraging parents to understand their kids with dyslexia is something that I love to do. I recently had the following exchange with a parent looking for hope teaching her daughter with dyslexia. Â The question seems like one that many people could likely relate to so...
"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...
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...