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I'm Tracy
Mom to a dyslexic daughter, certified Orton Gillingham tutor and owner of The Literacy Keys.Â
During my decade-long journey, I learned quite a few things and want to share that knowledge with other parents…so you don’t have to make the mistakes that I did.  Â
Testing for Dysgraphia | Treatment Support
Have you noticed signs of dysgraphia? This post will guide you through the process of testing for dysgraphia, and ensure your child has the dysgraphia treatment support they need to succeed.
Dysgraphia vs Dyslexia | What is the difference?
There's a lot of confusion around dysgraphia vs dyslexia. Discover why some kids struggle to write even though they're great at reading. Learn why some dyslexic children have a hard time reading and writing. Best of all, discover practical tips to help your child overcome their writing challenges.
Dyslexia Resource for Parents
Are you searching for dyslexia resources for parents to understand your child’s diagnosis? Here are 3 key things you can do to support your child.
How to teach spelling – Why Spelling still matters!
Is your child’s weekly spelling list a source of frustration? Learn why spelling is a critical workout for the brain and how a focus on morphology using a multisensory approach can finally make it stick.
How to use a multisensory approach to spelling – part 2
Traditional methods of memorizing spelling lists often fail struggling spellers. Discover how a multisensory approach that engages sight, sound, touch, and movement makes learning stick in long-term memory and is a better approach.
How to use a Multisensory Approach with Struggling Spellers – part 1
Is spelling a nightly battle in your home for your struggling speller? Discover how the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach works for struggling spellers and ensures learning sticks in long-term memory.
Orton Gillingham – Is it right for your child?
Balanced literacy, structured literacy; phonics, whole language. If your child is struggling to read, do you feel lost and confused about the alphabet soup of approaches? This post explains the Orton Gillingham approach and why it's effective for struggling readers.
The IEP Meeting – Understand What Actually Happens
In this post we’re going to pull back the curtain on the IEP meeting. We’re going to walk through what happens, step-by-step, so you can go from feeling nervous to feeling empowered. Let’s face it. No one at the school really explains the process, or the IEP meeting in