Let’s kick things off with a straightforward look at dyslexia. It’s a term you’ve probably heard, but may not fully understand. Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects how a…
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Summer Reading Fun: 10 Engaging Activities!
At the end of every academic term, my daughter’s primary school sends a ‘vacation reading’ list to encourage the kids to keep up with reading during the break. I love it! My…
Dyslexia Decoded: 5 Must-Know Tips for Parents
Let’s keep it positive and lay out exactly what dyslexia is, and don’t worry, I’ll keep it straightforward. Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate…
Listen Up! 5 Reasons Audiobooks Are a Game Changer
Imagine a world where struggling with dense blocks of text isn’t the norm for our children grappling with dyslexia. That’s not to say we should ever throw traditional reading out the window….
Inside Out: Understanding and Supporting Dyslexic’s Emotions
We have spoken a lot about the signs of dyslexia and how it affects reading, writing, and school. Now, we must dive into how dyslexia affects the emotional side of our children….
Empowering Minds: Alternative Teaching for Dyslexic Children
Let’s kick things off by diving into what dyslexia really is. It’s a common learning difficulty that affects the way the brain processes written and spoken language. Despite being unrelated to intelligence,…
Unlocking Writing Success: Tips for Dyslexic Kids
If you’ve been following our discussions on dyslexia, you’re aware of its significant impact on reading abilities. But what about writing? It’s a whole different ballgame, yet equally affected by this learning…
Think Outside the Book: Creative Learning for Dyslexics
We have established that focus should not only be on dyslexia as a learning challenge, but also about the unique strengths and perspectives dyslexic individuals offer. We must come to the understanding…
Dyslexia: Explaining to Your Child
I remember the emotional whirlwind that followed my daughter’s dyslexia diagnosis. There was a lot to process, not just for me, but more so for her. Explaining dyslexia to a child is…
Decoding Dyslexia: Understanding its Impact on Children
Let’s kick things off by introducing you to dyslexia. You might know it as a reading challenge, but it’s a complex learning disability that goes way beyond reading words on a page….