Dyslexia Support
Clear Answers for Parents Concerned About Reading and Learning
If reading feels unusually hard for your child—or you've been told to "wait and see"—this support helps you understand what's going on and what effective instruction should include.
If You've Been Told to "Wait and See"
Dyslexia doesn't go away on its own. Early, explicit instruction matters. If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, or decoding, waiting can make things harder—not easier.
Common Signs of Dyslexia
These signs don't mean your child has dyslexia—but they do mean it's worth investigating further.
Reading Struggles
Difficulty sounding out words, slow reading pace, avoiding reading tasks
Spelling Issues
Inconsistent spelling, difficulty remembering sight words, phonetic spelling errors
Letter/Sound Confusion
Trouble connecting letters to sounds, reversing letters or numbers
Comprehension vs. Decoding
Strong understanding when read to, but struggles when reading independently
Family History
Parent or sibling with reading difficulties or diagnosed dyslexia
Slow Progress
Works hard but reading skills don't improve at expected rate
How Dyslexia Support Helps
✔ Understand whether your child's struggles suggest dyslexia or another learning difference
✔ Learn what evaluations should include and how to interpret results
✔ Identify what kind of instruction works for dyslexic learners (and what doesn't)
✔ Navigate school conversations about reading intervention
✔ Understand your rights and options in public, private, or homeschool settings
✔ Create a clear action plan based on your child's needs
✔ Connect with appropriate resources and next steps
Common Myths About Dyslexia
Myth: Dyslexia means seeing letters backwards
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects how the brain processes written language. It's not about vision or seeing letters backwards.
Truth: Dyslexia is about how sounds and letters connect—not about reversed vision
Myth: Kids will grow out of it
Dyslexia is lifelong. However, with appropriate instruction and support, people with dyslexia can become strong readers.
Truth: Early intervention with the right methods makes all the difference
Myth: Dyslexia means low intelligence
Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence. Many people with dyslexia are highly intelligent and successful—they just learn to read differently.
Truth: Dyslexia affects reading, not intelligence or potential
Myth: You need to wait until 3rd grade to diagnose
Signs of dyslexia can be identified as early as kindergarten or first grade. Waiting delays critical intervention time.
Truth: Earlier identification leads to better outcomes
Myth: All reading programs work the same
Students with dyslexia need structured, explicit, systematic phonics instruction. Not all reading programs provide this.
Truth: Evidence-based methods like Orton-Gillingham are most effective for dyslexia
What Effective Dyslexia Instruction Looks Like
Students with dyslexia benefit from instruction that is:
Structured: Follows a logical, sequential order from simple to complex
Explicit: Directly teaches concepts rather than expecting discovery
Systematic: Builds skills in a planned, consistent manner
Cumulative: Reviews and reinforces previously taught skills
Multisensory: Engages visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways
Intensive: Provides sufficient time and practice for mastery
Support for Different Settings
Public School Families
Understand evaluation processes, IEP/504 eligibility, and how to advocate for evidence-based reading instruction.
Private School Families
Navigate what private schools can and cannot provide, and explore outside tutoring or evaluation options.
Homeschool Families
Select appropriate curriculum, understand what structured literacy looks like, and create effective reading plans.
Get Clear Answers About Your Child's Reading
Let's talk about what you're seeing and create a plan that makes sense for your family.
Book a Free SPED Strategy Session