There are two different ways you can get a legally-binding educational plan for your dyslexic child. One is called a 504 plan and the other is an IEP - an Individualized Education Plan. How do you...

 My child has struggled to learn to read and write in English.  Are they really going to make her take a foreign language?!?

This is a very valid concern. 

Most public schools in the...

It makes sense that spoken language and written language are linked together in our brains.  Therefore it’s probably not surprising to you that there can be links between dyslexia and...

Communication between parents and teachers is a key component of a good education, but if your child has dyslexia then it’s absolutely essential. 

Standard operating procedure for most...

 One of the common reasons parents aren’t active in advocating for their child with dyslexia is they don’t understand that they have an important role on the educational...

The #1 task in parenting dyslexia is to provide emotional support and preserve your child's spirit.

The second most important task is educational and reading support. Yes your child...

So you’ve decided that your dyslexic child needs a tutor, but where do you start? 

STEP 1.  Ask yourself is “why does my child need a tutor?  What are our...

Have you heard of the summer slide?

Nope. It has nothing to do with playgrounds or water parks. 

Summer slide refers to the regression or loss of knowledge or skills that occurs between the...

"I'm fine"

"Leave me alone"

"You don't understand"

We've all said and heard these classic teen lines. 

By the time you reach the teen years with your dyslexic child, you fully understand the...

 When they learn their child has dyslexia or another learning disability, some parents leap into action. They ask questions, they schedule meetings with administrators, they hire outside help....

 Dyslexic kids often need different ways to read as they develop their reading skills.  Even teens and adults with dyslexia find that they need alternatives to eye reading to get...

There is no doubt that reading with your child is one of the most important ways you can help develop their reading skills, whether your child has dyslexia or not. 

Many times, when a...