For parents of children with dyslexia, finding the right educational support can feel like navigating without a map; you have a desired outcome or destination for your child—you just don’t know the path to take to get there. If you’re a parent who feels a bit lost when it comes to finding the right dyslexia program for your child, know that online programs can help. Options such as traditional one-on-one tutoring can be expensive, geographically limited, and not quite as convenient as online dyslexia programs. Working with dyslexia specialists online can offer a promising route for families, a ..read more

Providers are such an important part of a patient’s whole support system. When it comes to pediatric patients who have learning disabilities like dyslexia, doctors have the potential to help with so many different areas of this diagnosis; some facets providers can help with include early intervention, collaboration with teachers, professionals, and families, advocacy, communication, healthy habits, and mental health. Early diagnosis of dyslexia is key, and providers can help to guide families to qualified specialists that can offer further evaluation and support.  When advocating or colla ..read more

Approximately 20% of the U.S. population deals with having dyslexia, but this percentage doesn’t include the parents and family members whose lives are also affected by dyslexia. While parents of a student with dyslexia might experience things such as frustration and confusion, medical professionals of a child with dyslexia are also affected by the learning difference. There is so much to learn when it comes to dyslexia. From the nature of this disability to the best ways to help a dyslexic student or patient, it is essential to get familiar with all the available options for treatment. Read o ..read more

The human brain is a fascinating thing. Neural pathways in the brain can get stronger and faster the more that we use them. The way we learn through repeated experiences helps our brains to create defined pathways that allow us to perform actions more efficiently. One of the skills that this theory applies to is reading. Readers with dyslexia can become better readers through strategic approaches and repeated practice. Finding the right reading strategies can help your dyslexic student to improve in critical areas such as fluency, phonological awareness, and accuracy. Read on to learn about 7 ..read more

When you become a parent, you suddenly have thousands of decisions to make on behalf of another human. From what brand of diapers to choose to what kind of milk you supply, there are so many things to think about when raising children. Perhaps one of the most—if not the most—important decisions you’ll make as a parent is choosing a direction for your child’s education. There are plenty of factors to consider regarding schooling, such as convenience and location as well as the overall educational philosophy.  When you are a parent of a student who has a learning disability like dyslexia, t ..read more

One of the greatest shifts in the world of education might be the way that we see learning differences like dyslexia. People with dyslexia learn and process information differently than typical learners. In recent years, there have been great developments when it comes to successful interventions for students who have dyslexia. When you’re a parent of a dyslexic student, it can be overwhelming to navigate all of the best options for support. While conventional tutoring can help in the short term, dyslexia therapy offers a different kind of approach for different learners. Read on to learn abou ..read more

Sometimes the signs of dyslexia show up in early childhood—around preschool or kindergarten. Things like delayed speech and language development, difficulty learning letters, rhymes, and songs, or even trouble with fine motor skills like writing and drawing can surface around this young age. Later, when students are school-aged, signs of dyslexia might become more obvious in a lack of skills in things such as reading fluency and speed, word recognition and spelling, and issues with reading comprehension. The signs or symptoms of dyslexia are never the same in all children, and the severity of ..read more

Did you know that 20% of the U.S. population is affected by dyslexia? So many children and adults deal with the effects of dyslexia in their daily life—at school, at work, and even reading for daily, leisurely activities. Families and educators are often affected by dyslexia in a second-hand manner. Whether it’s parents seeking help for their student with dyslexia or teachers seeking out resources for students with dyslexia, this learning disability requires support and cooperation. Dyslexia therapy is a method that can help change the lives of people with dyslexia by helping them to develop b ..read more

Fairy tales, story books, and reading together can make for such sweet moments and memories during childhood. But as parents and educators know, children learn to read at different paces. Sometimes, the process of reading—and enjoying reading—can be affected by a child having a specific learning disability (SLD) like dyslexia. Specific learning disabilities are disorders that interfere with someone’s ability to learn and use certain skills. Most often, SLDs can affect skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking, which can make school and learning quite challenging for young studen ..read more

The arrival of fall means that school is in session across the nation. Students of all ages and grades are starting the school year in classrooms, meeting teachers, getting to know new classmates, making friends, and hopefully—getting going on their learning journey. For students with specific learning disabilities like dyslexia, the start of the school year can be overwhelming. There are essays, science worksheets, math problems, reading logs, and even some extracurricular activities. While there are so many benefits to supportive classroom settings and busy campus activities, there can also ..read more