[No time to read? Here's a short video on the topic: Is "Superpowers" really what we mean?]
Last week I did a poll on Insta asking if the Superpowers of dyslexia is empowering or puts undue...
Video version if not feeling like reading today: Two Things to Do Now to Boost Reading Success
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...
"Hey, Mom. You good?" This is how my teenager asks me if I’m ok. In an attempt to be both hip and compassionate, I’d like to check in with you.
So, friend, you good?
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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...
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