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The return to school can bring a mixture of excitement and anxiety for children with dyslexia. While they may be looking forward to seeing friends, meeting their teacher and getting back into familiar routines, the thought of reading, writing, spelling and keeping up with classroom work can also feel overwhelming. For parents, the start of a new school year is an ideal time to put supportive strategies in place and help your child begin the term feeling confident and positive

Dyslexia is one of the most well-known specific learning difficulties, affecting around 10% of the population to varying degrees. While it is primarily associated with challenges in reading, spelling, and writing, dyslexia is much more than simply reversing letters or struggling to read. It is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects the way the brain processes language. Many individuals with dyslexia demonstrate strengths in creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and s

For many students with dyslexia, traditional teaching methods that focus mainly on reading and writing can create obstacles to learning. Dyslexia affects skills like reading, spelling, and writing, but it does not limit intelligence or creativity. Many dyslexic learners think differently and bring unique strengths to the classroom. One effective way to support these learners is through multi-sensory learning, which uses more than one sense at a time to help students understan

A dyslexia screener and a full dyslexia assessment are often confused, but they serve very different purposes. Understanding the distinction can help parents, schools and adults make informed decisions about the right support pathway. A dyslexia screener is usually a short, initial tool designed to identify whether a person may be at risk of dyslexia. Screeners are often completed online or by a trained professional and look at areas commonly linked to dyslexia, such as phono

As a dyslexia assessor, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is, “What exactly is dyslexia?” It’s a completely understandable question - especially if your child is finding reading or spelling more difficult than expected. The most important thing to know from the outset is that dyslexia is not linked to intelligence. Many bright, curious, and capable children experience dyslexia, and with the right support, they can thrive. Dyslexia is a learning difference t