Explaining dyslexia to your child shouldn’t feel like delivering a medical sentence; it’s about giving them the key to why they’ve been working twice as hard for half the results. Without a name for their struggle, children often fill in the blanks with their own words. Before diving into explaining dyslexia, it’s important to name […]
Understand the pros and cons of grade retention so you can stop second-guessing yourself and make the right decision for your family. We’ll discuss research regarding grade retention, and why your child might not need more time. They may need a different way of learning. Pros and Cons of Grade Retention Grade retention is a […]
Let’s unlock the ABCs of testing for dyslexia, and explain what is included in a comprehensive evaluation. Part of the reason this is SO important is that when you ask the local school to evaluate your child many of these tests are NOT included. Good Grades Can Hide a Reading Problem One of the biggest […]
Twice exceptional kids can look like a walking contradiction: they have advanced ideas, strong vocabulary, yet reading feels painfully hard. When giftedness and dyslexia show up together, the signals get messy. Strengths can mask needs, and parents are frequently told to wait and see. What does twice exceptional mean? The term twice exceptional (often written […]
Parents wonder “do private schools have 504 plans?” Untangle the truth about the 504 plan and private schools. Discover what private schools are actually required to do, what “reasonable accommodations” really means, and what exactly you can request. We’ll answer the important question: do private schools have 504 plans? “Can someone point me in the right […]
Stop second-guessing which dyslexia accommodations to ask for. Get the dyslexia accommodations checklist and be prepared for the 504 meeting. Discover how to level the playing field for your child while fostering independence and self-advocacy. This post continues the conversation about dyslexia accommodations and will share how you can access the dyslexia accommodations checklist. When […]
