It is heartbreaking to watch a child struggling to read, and It can be overwhelming to know how to help.  As a reading tutor, I often get questions on what’s the best way to help students with dyslexia. To help answer those questions, I made this quick overview of the most common reading disability and the Orton-Gillingham method that not only helps those with dyslexia but all struggling readers.

4 Amazing Dyslexia Strengths You Need to Know What are dyslexia strengths?  I have tutored many students over the past 20 years and have loved working with each of “my kids.”  When I think of all the unique and remarkable strengths I have seen, the students with dyslexia come in first place.  Dyslexia might not be a “gift,” but the unique abilities it produces undoubtedly are. These students bring such joy to my tutoring sessions. 

I remember feeling like I was drowning in a sea of uncertainty and information overload the first time I heard the terms dyslexia and learning disability being used by my child’s teacher.  I also remember feeling the same way with my first dyslexic student.  I hope to raise awareness of these issues and show you where to find help so you won’t feel as overwhelmed as I did.  There are a lot of great resources out there and some not so great information too.