Discover Decodables
Discover how decodables build real word fluency and where to find free resources. These “magical” books are the missing piece of the puzzle for many struggling readers. The Maggie Mystery Many parents feel a deep sense of isolation when their bright, articulate child struggles to read. Beth Bevars, the Executive Director for Programming at TeachMyKidToRead.org, […]
ESA Account Exploration
Many parents don’t realize that an ESA account (Educational Savings Account) is essentially the state giving you back your tax dollars to spend on education that works for your child, such as 1:1 Orton-Gillingham tutoring. What is an ESA account? When you send your child to a public school, the state sends money to that […]
Dyslexic Entrepreneurs
I recently sat down with Hillary Summerbell, one of several powerhouse dyslexic entrepreneurs. Hillary built a thriving career long before she could comfortably read a single business contract. It’s easy to feel like the clock is ticking for your dyslexic learner, especially in the high-pressure years of middle and high school, but Hillary’s story proves that […]
Master Norm Referenced Tests
If you’ve ever tried to read a comprehensive evaluation, looked at all the norm referenced tests and thought, “Great, now I need a math degree just to read this report,” you are not alone. Erlebe die Bundesliga mit Magenta Sport und verpasse kein Highlight. What are norm referenced tests? Schools and clinicians need a way […]
Executive Functioning Activities That Work
When kids appear disorganized, their brains are really working overtime, so planning, organizing, and finishing can feel impossible. What looks like being forgetful is often overload. The disorganized child can’t hold all the steps, keep track of time, and pivot when they get stuck. That’s why executive functioning activities work best when they’re hands-on, motivating, […]
Struggling for Success
Struggling for success can feel like staring at a report card and thinking, “How is my child so bright… and still drowning?” This post was written to take you inside a brutally honest, gut-wrenching conversation where dyslexic adults shared the moment they proved everyone wrong…and what parents can do to tip their child’s struggling for […]