What is Orton-Gillingham and how will it help my child?

What is Orton-Gillingham? One of the reasons I set up my blog was to document my research, frustrations, successes, failures and everything in between. I also wanted to create a place for parents to visit to find easy-to-understand resources written by parents for...

Common dyslexia myths

Scientists know more than ever about dyslexia, but there are still far too many dyslexia myths being branded about. This can make it hard to know what’s right and how to best support your child. In this blog I’m focusing on debunking the eight most common dyslexia...

Is my child dyslexic? A simple at-home dyslexia test

Is there a dyslexia test to carry out at home? Before I start, it’s really important to note that you cannot diagnose your child with dyslexia at home. They need to be seen by an educational psychologist for a full diagnosis. However, this home-based dyslexia test is...

Famous people with dyslexia

There are, and will be, many struggles ahead for every child suffering with dyslexia. However, did you know that they are in good company. The extensive list of famous people with dyslexia is surprising and should inspire your child to realise their potential –...

Dyslexia and anxiety: how to ease your child’s burden?

Unfortunately for some children, dyslexia and anxiety go hand in hand. From word go, we’re told how important it is to read, write and spell but for some kids, this doesn’t simply ‘come naturally! Imagine reading is one of your biggest struggles because the words lift...