There can be a lot of misunderstandings among family members and friends about our kids' learning struggles and delays. This episode shares simple and effective ways to explain dyslexia to friends and family members.
This episode is a recording of a post on my website Homeschooling With Dyslexia. You can find that post and all the links and resources contained in it here:
https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/how-to-explain-dyslexia/
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
Read this post for more information on teaching kids to self-advocate.
If you’re new to the world of dyslexia, visit the START HERE page on this site for links to more basic information.
Get educated by taking one of my parent education courses.
Read more about labeling kids with dyslexia here.
Read more about talking to your kids about dyslexia here.
Read more about how to teach kids to self-advocate here.
Use my children’s book, What is Dyslexia? A Prent’s Guide to Teaching Kids About Dyslexia to give your kids a simple yet powerful understanding of dyslexia.
The IDA has a variety of Fact Sheets that are great for printing up to share with others. You can access the IDA Fact Sheets here.
I Like this Fact Sheet called Dyslexia Basics.
Download this printable list of signs of dyslexia.