by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting an estimated 15-20% of the population. Despite its prevalence, many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help their struggling reader. The good news? Dyslexia is well understood, and with the...
by Leslie Smith | May 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Helping a child learn to read can feel like trying to push a boulder uphill—especially when they’re struggling. As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to watch your child work so hard, only to feel stuck, confused, or frustrated. Dyslexia and other reading challenges can...
by Leslie Smith | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why the Orton-Gillingham Approach is the Gold Standard for Dyslexia Therapy If you’re the parent of a bright child who’s struggling with reading, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and maybe even a little bit lost. You’ve tried...
by Leslie Smith | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. What is the Summer Reading Slide? You’ve worked hard all year. Your child has been showing signs of real...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the parent of a child with reading struggles, especially dyslexia, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless at times. You see the effort your child puts in, yet progress may feel slow or even invisible. It’s hard not to get discouraged. But here’s the...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
When your child struggles with reading, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even powerless. You see their frustration, their reluctance to pick up a book, and you wonder, “How can I help them without making it worse?” The good news? You can make a real difference at...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for ways to support your child’s reading progress at home, you’re in the right place! As a certified Dyslexia Specialist and Dyslexia Therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful multisensory learning can be for struggling readers. Children with...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reading fluency is more than just reading quickly—it’s about reading accurately, smoothly, and with expression, so your child can understand and enjoy what they read. It’s the critical bridge that connects decoding to comprehension, making reading a rewarding...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reading may feel automatic once we’ve mastered it, but it’s actually a learned skill, not something we’re born knowing how to do. Unlike speech, which the brain is hardwired to process, reading requires the brain to repurpose areas originally meant for vision,...
by Leslie Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction Is your child guessing at words instead of decoding them? If so, they may be relying on context clues or visual similarity instead of using essential decoding skills. Using Structured Literacy prompts can help your child develop stronger reading skills by...
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