Dyslexia
Dec 27, 2020
Dyslexia Advice From My Heart
What I learned on our journey, what really worked for us and what I wish I knew back then so I would have done things differently.
Dec 27, 2020
HOW TO AVOID LEARNING LOSS DURING SUMMER
Summer is the time to relax and enjoy the sun. But it is also time to keep up the learning and even close the gaps where needed.
Dec 27, 2020
HOW RETAINED PRIMITIVES COULD AFFECT LEARNING DISABILITIES
About a year ago, both my children were tested for retained primitive reflexes and to my surprise, they both showed h...
Dec 27, 2020
An Interview on Special Education with Pamela Guest, Chief Editor at IEP Magazine
Pamela Guest is the Founder and Chief Editor at IEP Magazine. More importantly, she is one of us, a parent of a dyslexic. Her family and quality education are her passions. We did a deep dive into special education and struggles throughout her son's academic life. Thank you, Pam, for sharing your story with us.
Dec 27, 2020
Are My Parenting Strategies Frustrating My Dyslexic Child?
Parents want what is best for their children. Yet, sometimes our best intentions might stress our children. These are the three changes I made to my behavior as a mom of a dyslexic child and improved the happiness and success of my son.
Dec 27, 2020
5 MISTAKES PARENTS OF AN UNDIAGNOSED DYSLEXIC MAKE
Dyslexia is often invisible and hard to notice if the parents do not know what the symptoms are. 5 common mistakes parents make before their child is diagnosed. To avoid these, take action today!
Dec 27, 2020
As Parents Of A Dyslexic Child...
Things that only parent of dyslexic kids would understand.
Dec 27, 2020
SLEEP DEPRIVED DYSLEXIC
The negative effects of lack of sleep on cognitive skills and behavior are well documented. Lack of sleep reduces blood flow to the brain resulting in loss of attention, focus, physical and mental health.
Nov 3, 2020
READING FLUENCY IN DYSLEXIC BRAIN: HIGH-INTEREST DECODABLE BOOKS
Learning a new skill requires repetition to automate it. Just more reading practice, however, is not enough for fluency. It has to be reading the right difficulty level of words.
Nov 3, 2020
Five Steps to Boost a Young Dyslexic's Self-Confidence
Learning to read is important. But it is crucial to build self-esteem, especially for kids who struggle academically. Here are 5 steps to building self confidence in your struggling reader.
Nov 3, 2020
SIGNS OF DYSLEXIA: HAVE A HUNCH & NEED A QUICK CHECK LIST?
During my research on dyslexia as a mom, I came across a common thread of alarming signs to be on the lookout for catching dyslexia early. To our surprise, our almost 7-year-old had none of the early signs for the younger group, yet hit a brick wall in first grade when he turned 7. It was as if all the symptoms appeared in a few months period.