SW Ohio Dyslexia Screening

12/06/2024

Words make a difference, so always
Because when you have dyslexia, or any kind of learning difference, the most supportive schools and teachers are those that believe we are an important part of the school community, those that take the time to see us, and those that encourage and nurture our strengths rather than just shaming us for what we can’t do.

08/09/2024

It’s OUR responsibility to ensure EVERY child learns to read

Quote: from the awesome Maryanne Wolf

08/04/2024

Some Monday morning fun! 🤣😂

07/09/2024

As dyslexics, everything seems to take us longer than our neurotypical peers.
Reading, processing language and writing takes so much of our mental capabilities, that to then be punished for not completing a given task in a timeframe not suited to our thought process, rather than acknowledged for the huge effort we have put in, can be devastating to our self esteem.
So, please don’t take away a dyslexic child’s lunch, playtime, reward points, treat or any other bonus, as most dyslexic students are already putting in double the effort of their peers.

Quote: is from the awesome Tiffany James at

05/28/2024

Most people think that dyslexia is just about writing letters backwards, but this image shows that dyslexia is about so much more than this, and it can affect people in so many different ways.
You can probably add even more to the list!
This image comes from and you should check out Elizabeth’s store for more awesome neurodivergent stickers here: 👇
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05/01/2024

L💚VE this cheat sheet from the awesome team at Hansberry Educational Consulting - Laser T12 Literacy program

11/09/2023

Thursday day’s words of wisdom are taken from:
“Teaching Children to Read: What Do We Know About How To Do It?” (2005)
- Snowling, Hulme, Snow & Juell
This paper was written in 2005 and yet we’re still having the same debate about the best way to teach children how to read.
We have the knowledge and the science, isn’t it time we implemented it?


The author in this paper is Catherine Snow not (the also awesome) Professor Pam Snow - just to avoid any confusion 😊

08/09/2023

I could tell you I am fantastic at everything, but I’d be lying.

I just finished recording my audiobook, Be Useful. It comes out October 10. I could tell you how amazing it was to sit down and record my own words, but the truth is, I was absolutely dreading it.

Here’s my secret: I’m a terrible reader. They didn’t talk about learning disabilities in Austria in the 1950s, so most of the time, when I was asked to read out loud in class, it was just a disaster, and I got smacked with a ruler. But now I know that I’m dyslexic.

When I prepare for a movie, I read the script over and over for months until I’ve memorized every line. I need time and reps to get my mind around the words.

They told me authors ready their books in 2 or 3 days at the studio. I asked for the recording equipment at home and told them I’d do 20-30 pages a day. That way I could log in with the director and producer twice a day for shorter sessions and I could practice non-stop in between.

In this process, I used my own lessons.

1. I let myself dread it and complain for a minute, but then I forced myself to get moving, because denial wasn’t going to get it recorded.
2. I did so many reps I couldn’t count. I broke it up into small pieces, knowing that small wins build up into big victories, or in this case, a whole book.
3. I had the help of a fantastic team. My own team, but also the producers and directors Nithya, Danny, and Kris, and Eric who set up the equipment. All of us need help; none of us are self made.

When you listen to the audiobook, I hope you’re inspired, not just by the words, but by the process of recording them. You can pre-order now at BeUsefulBook.com and subscribe to my newsletter if you want stories like this in your inbox at ArnoldsPumpClub.com

07/27/2023

07/14/2023

Words of wisdom from Jeanne Juup at ❤️