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Discover the signs of dyslexia by age
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I'm Tracy
Mom to a dyslexic daughter, certified Orton Gillingham tutor and owner of The Literacy Keys.
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.
Discover the Orton Gillingham Method
If you’ve ever watched your fourth or fifth grader avoid doing their homework, you’re not alone. That frustration is exactly why this post exists. Tracy, an Orton Gillingham tutor, discusses the “fourth-grade slump” and explains why traditional reading instruction can leave some learners behind Best of all, she shows you
Discover how to motivate kids to read
Are you a parent of teenager who doesn’t like reading? You’ve tried everything to motivate kids to read…from encouragement to consequences, but your child still avoids reading, or refuses altogether. It’s not that they don’t care. It’s that reading has slowly become a place of failure for them. In this
Finding the Right Child Psychologist: Why fit is essential.
When a Diagnosis Lands Differently for Parent and Child When my daughter Alex was diagnosed with dyslexia, we walked out of the neuropsychologist’s office having the same information and completely different feelings: Alex felt relief. I felt crushing guilt. She heard, “You were right, your brain really does work differently.”
3 Ways to Improve Reading Fluency
Have you ever sat beside your child, listening to them read and trying not to show your panic? Maybe you’ve secretly asked yourself, ‘Why is this so painful to listen to? No, your child isn’t broken. You just haven’t been given the right tools to improve their reading fluency. Table
Spotting Dyslexia Symptoms from Toddlers to Adults
If your child avoids reading, mixes up words, melts down over homework, or keeps saying, “I’m not smart,” you may be wondering whether there’s something deeper happening. What if these challenges aren’t a phase, or a motivation issue, but dyslexia symptoms that have slipped under the radar? Table of Contents
Free Online Mind Maps
Let’s start with the premise that writing an essay can feel frustrating. You’re staring at a blank page, or your mind is a tangled jumble of ideas. For many students, especially those with learning differences like dyslexia and dysgraphia, getting those thoughts onto paper in a coherent structure can be
Symptoms of dyslexia on a bad day
Dyslexia and the symptoms of dyslexia are often misunderstood, but as this insightful conversation from The Literacy Keys Podcast (Episode 18) highlights, it can be a powerful source of resilience, understanding, and exceptional resourcefulness. By leveraging strengths, individuals with dyslexia can navigate the world with unique skills that set them
Dyslexia and ADHD – 5 Helpful Tips
If you’re a parent of a child with ADHD who struggles to read, this post delves into how these two conditions (Dyslexia and ADHD) often co-exist along with some practical tips to help your child thrive. Is it Dyslexia, ADHD, or both Dyslexia and ADHD? Many parents, and even educators,