Prevail, Not Fail

Truth!

Dyslexia affects us in so many ways and many people are surprised to learn it affects so much more than just reading.

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Early intervention

Thank you, Decoding Dyslexia - Indiana, for this graphic.

What makes a child gifted and talented . . .

I love this quote from US Senator Chuck Grassley.

Which is why so many parents of dyslexic kids are homeschooling!

Drs. Bennett and Sally Shaywitz originated and championed the “Sea of Strengths” model of dyslexia which emphasizes a sea of strengths of higher critical thinking and creativity surrounding the encapsulated reading weakness found in children and adults who are dyslexic.

This is why schools need to screen for dyslexia early.

I believe this with every fiber of my being

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Important skills that are often NOT measured on tests

10 Signs of a Decoding Problem Written English is a code in which letters and groups of letters are used to stand for sounds, and to be able to read, children must learn to break it—literally, to de-code it. Although skilled reading involves many factors, decoding ability is the foundation on which it rests; after all, it is im...

Dyslexia undermines more than the ability to read ...

Thank you, Decoding Dyslexia Quebec, for this graphic.

Effects of dyslexia

Thank you, Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, for sharing this graphic from the National Center on Improving Literacy.

Thank you, Decoding Dyslexia - Iowa, for this graphic.

Signs of dyslexia ...

Thank you, Mississippi Families for Children with Dyslexia, for sharing this graphic.

Some helpful tools on here, including a student profile recording sheet.
Check both of these:
📍 https://mtsu.edu/dyslexia/publications.php
📍 https://mtsu.edu/dyslexia/ebooks.php

Reading problems do not get better with time.

Phonological awareness skills by age

Thank you, Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, for sharing this graphic

The time to diagnose dyslexia ...

Thank you, Decoding Dyslexia - Connecticut, for sharing this graphic.

Have a few tutoring slots available for summer.

Here are some common myths about dyslexia

# 3 is my least favorite to hear.

It is our responsibility to find approaches that work.

Thank you, Dyslexia Allies of WNY, for this graphic.