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...

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...

"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....

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...

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...