Answers or Assumptions? A dyslexia diagnosis sends parents looking for answers. Often, the people with the answers are also the people with a program to sell. A common assumption is that children need to do well in school in order to do well in life. Another assumption is that the only way to succeed in […]
Wishes Aren’t Enough Students with dyslexia are often wildly creative and productive. They learn with joy and energy. They amaze their teachers and parents. But they can’t do this if they are forced to focus on nothing but their difficulty with written language. Too often, students with dyslexia miss out on the things they do […]
Homeschooling May Happen Unexpectedly Due to school closures, many parents find themselves suddenly homeschooling. When this happens without much warning, parents can feel a bit unsure about how to proceed. So, today I’m going to give some pointers for parents who find themselves wondering how they will manage. Although suddenly homeschooling seems daunting at first, […]
Music Training Matters Music training means learning to play an instrument or sing, employing as many senses as possible — fingering the instrument, hearing pitches, seeing the score, feeling the rhythm, moving to the beat. Recent research shows that music education pays off for reading instruction as well! Music in Dyslexia Education Research Around 2003, […]
Language Delay Hampers Classroom Success A language delay can seriously impact success in the classroom. This negatively affects the student’s self-esteem and desire to participate. The causes of language delay vary; dyslexia/dyspraxia, autism, second language, premature birth, language deficient home environment, speech problem, hearing problem, and others. Whatever the cause, teachers and parents hold the […]
Science Education as a Response to Nature The most natural way to do science education lies in responding to the science all around us! Back before we were insulated from weather and geography, people learned to watch the sky for storm warnings and to consider the mountains and valleys through which they traveled so slowly. […]
Different Scheduling for Different Kids “What sort of scheduling did you follow when you were homeschooling?” asked my friend, Susan. “My boys drive me crazy arguing about when to do their school work, even though they enjoy it.” I surprised Susan by telling her that one daughter started her school day by 7:00 a.m. Furthermore, […]
Reading Equals Academic Success Reading success means academic success. So, parents and teachers feel fear and frustration when a child seems unable to learn to read in spite of being bright, inquisitive, and having a great teacher. This situation generally indicates dyslexia. Dyslexia just means “doesn’t learn to read despite normal intelligence and education.” Dyslexic […]
Sherry Walker: A true expert on parenting Sherry Walker impressed me when I met her. She exuded quiet wisdom with a twinkle in her eye at age 75. I learned later that Sherry’s long list of credentials includes 35 years in private practice as a psychotherapist. She was a Clinical Instructor and Supervisor in the […]
Should I Homeschool My Dyslexic Child? Are you wondering if homeschooling your dyslexic child is a good idea or the worst idea you’ve had this decade? In this post, I cover four great reasons to consider homeschooling as an educational option, and one overpowering reason not to. Here’s what I cover in this post. Experts […]