homebasedyslexia

08/05/2022

There is so much truth behind this statement.

We always refer to dyslexia as a difference, not a disability. It's not a disease to be "cured", but a way of learning and thinking. Dyslexic thinking can have many advantages, but creates unnecessary challenges at a young age when confronted with the way most governments teach literacy.

07/28/2022

A picture is worth a thousand words.

This image is a powerful reminder that what you see isn't the whole picture. This is especially true for our students with dyslexia.

"But they are doing so well!"
I often hear this once students have broken the code or are older when identified as having dyslexia. They have developed amazing coping skills, are getting good grades, and are considered on grade level...but these successes don't tell the whole story.

While their struggle may not always be visible to us, students with dyslexia often:

* feel insecure in their reading and writing abilities

*feel anxious when asked to read in front of peers

*spend more time completing homework assignments than their peers (what may be considered a 30-minute assignment takes them 1.5 hours to complete)

*are at higher risk for su***de

*don't want to ask for the accommodations they need because they are embarrassed or feel singled out

*have anxiety

*keep it together during the school day and fall apart at home

Children with dyslexia need us to have a deeper understanding of dyslexia and how it impacts their learning AND their social-emotional development.

We need to connect the two so that we help the whole child. This is my reminder to myself and you to dig deeper, make those connections, and be a champion for our children. 🍎

You can read more on my blog

📍https://www.thedyslexiaclassroom.com/blog/the-importance-of-knowing-the-hidden-impacts-of-dyslexia

07/18/2022

Our language is so rich and vibrant, but it can be tricky for those who have learning disabilities.

07/13/2022

The struggle is real.

07/07/2022

I borrowed this chart from another site because it clearly illustrates how all-consuming ADHD can be. When a child (or adult) suffers from an executive functioning disorder it is a daily struggle not only to learn, but to thrive. Social connections can be seriously impacted, especially when friends and significant others fail to understand the complexity of this disability that cannot immediately be detected by the human eye. However, there is hope. Social stories, therapy and medication does work. There is no need to suffer in silence.

06/21/2022

Truth. A well-trained teacher is a school’s best resource.

06/19/2022

Spelling rules got you down? It’s no wonder! Only about 80% of words in the English language follow the ‘rules’. That means 20% of words are ‘an exception to the rule’ or total rule breakers altogether. For students with reading disabilities, this makes learning how to read and especially spell a very daunting task. However there is hope, and help, out there.

06/17/2022

I am a teacher,
And forever a student…
A sister, a writer and a friend.
I am an avid reader, foodie and Dyslexia Therapist;
Oh, and I’m dyslexic.
Dyslexia doesn’t close doors.
You just have to open the windows.

06/17/2022

Dyslexia doesn’t mean you won’t read, it means you need to learn how to read ‘differently’; like Mike Jones did.
Just like I did.

- Thanks Mike Jones for being part of the solution for students.💜