October is Dyslexia Awareness Month: What Teachers Need to Know As both a dyslexia tutor with over 25 years of experience and a mom of neurodivergent learners, October holds special meaning for me. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the challenges and strengths of individuals with dyslexia. For early childhood teachers especially, this is an opportunity to learn, advocate, and take action to support struggling readers in meaningful ways. […]

Dyslexia Awareness: 10 Helpful Resources Every Teacher Needs October is dyslexia awareness month.  As a tutor who has spent countless hours working with dyslexic students, I’ve witnessed firsthand their unique challenges. Dyslexia, a learning disability that affects reading and writing, can significantly impact a child’s self-esteem and overall academic experience. It’s a condition that often goes misunderstood, leading to frustration, anxiety, and even feelings of inadequacy. That’s why Dyslexia Awareness Month is so important. It’s

What is Dyslexia? Myths and Answers Dyslexia. We’ve all heard of it, but what is it really? Many people think dyslexia is just a difficulty with reading, but it’s so much more than that. Dyslexia can affect almost every area of a person’s life. So what is dyslexia, and how can teachers help students with this learning disability? October is dyslexia month, so I thought it was the perfect time to answer those questions and