Series

Parent Handbook

A 12 part guide for parents navigating their child’s dyslexia journey.

This handbook gathers what a parent needs from the moment they first suspect dyslexia through the years that follow. The 12 parts move from early signs and assessment, through home support and school collaboration, to harder conversations and the special case of bilingual families. Each part stands alone, but read in order they form a calm, evidence based map for the journey.

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Table of contents

  1. 01
    Early Signs of Dyslexia in the Preschool Years

    Your child has not started school yet, but something about their language feels worth watching. Which signs matter, and which are part of normal growth?

  2. 02
    The Power of Early Intervention: What Waiting Really Costs

    Wait and see is well-intentioned but can be harmful. Research shows why early action makes the path smoother for both child and parent.

  3. 03
    The Dyslexia Assessment Process: A Parent Guide

    Your child will be evaluated for dyslexia. Which tests are run, what the report contains, and how to prepare for the first appointment.

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  4. 04
    Learning Differences Often Found With Dyslexia

    Dyslexia rarely walks alone. Why dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD and dyspraxia often appear together and what parents should watch for.

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  5. 05
    The Twice Exceptional Child: Gifted and Dyslexic

    Your child shines verbally but struggles to read. High intelligence does not rule out dyslexia. What does twice exceptional mean for parents?

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  6. 06
    Dysgraphia: The Writing Difficulty Beside Dyslexia

    Your child's handwriting is hard to read, spelling is inconsistent, writing feels like a wall. It may not be carelessness, it could be dysgraphia.

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  7. 07
    Structured Literacy: An Evidence Based Reading Approach

    Which approach helps dyslexic children learn to read best? The six components of structured literacy, explained for parents in plain language.

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  8. 08
    Daily Ways to Support a Dyslexic Child at Home

    Teaching reading is the school's job, but home is where support lives. Small daily practices that help a dyslexic child grow over time.

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  9. 09
    How to Talk With Your Child About Dyslexia

    How do you explain dyslexia to your child? An age appropriate guide for the conversation, framed around strength rather than shame.

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  10. 10
    Dyslexia in Bilingual Families: Why One Language May Be Harder

    Your child is bilingual and struggles more in one language. Is it dyslexia, language development or both? A look at why this happens.

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  11. 11
    Dyslexic Children and Foreign Language Class

    Foreign language class can be a dyslexic child's hardest subject. The reason is not effort, it is the language itself, and what helps at home.

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  12. 12
    Famous People With Dyslexia: Stories of Strength

    From entrepreneurs to scientists, real people who happen to be dyslexic and what their stories quietly tell parents and children.

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