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Last week I did a poll on Insta asking if the Superpowers of dyslexia is empowering or puts undue...

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The other day, I was listening to my friend, Nicole Chick, from Early Literacy Labs, talk about...

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Typically, elementary school-age kids get time to go visit the school library with their class a few times per...

Summary of this blog on YouTube: What Type of School is Best for Dyslexia?

Which type of school is best for a dyslexic thinker?

Let me start by saying that this is a misleading question since...

When I first entered the world of dyslexia as a parent, the words "Orton-Gillngham" came up again and again.  It was clear this needed to be a part of our learning plan, but I didn't know...

We all do the same thing when our child has a new issue.  Whether it’s something minor like lice or a big scary diagnosis, we all jump right on our computers and start learning.

So when...

Too busy to read? Here's a short video on the topic:How To Get Yourself Fired as You Child's Advocate

 I know many of you may still be in the thick of raising small children, but if you are...

 Link to video:3 Key Skills for a Parent at an IEP Meeting

My oldest child is 15 years old.  I can recall having concerns about his learning in early elementary school, bringing those...

**If you would prefer this content in video form, click here: Should I Ask My Pediatrician About Dyslexia?

I’m a pediatrician.  I’m the person that most parents turn to when...

GETTING A DIAGNOSIS OF DYSLEXIA 

Link to the video Dyslexia Diagnosis and How We Got there

The road to a diagnosis of dyslexia is usually a bumpy one. If you have a strong family history...

To watch the video version on YouTube: Dyslexia Diaries of a Doctor Mom - 12/3 Blog

CHRISTINE. MOM.  DR. PATTERSON --- They're all me. 

I’m Christine, and I am a...