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Plain-language articles on dyslexia, reading instruction, homeschooling, and funding — written to actually help you take the next step.

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What is dyslexia? A plain-language guide for parents

No jargon — just a clear explanation of what dyslexia is, what it isn't, and why the right teaching makes all the difference.

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Basics

Spotting the early warning signs of dyslexia

The signs to watch for at every age — and when a cluster of them is worth a closer look.

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Basics

Is my child just a bad speller? Or is something else going on?

Persistent spelling struggles almost always have a cause worth finding — and a fix worth trying.

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Basics

Dyslexia or a reading delay? How to tell the difference

Many kids are slow to read at first. Here's how to know when it's something more.

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Methods

What is structured literacy (and why it works)

The research-backed approach to teaching reading — explained for non-teachers.

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Methods

The Orton–Gillingham approach, explained

Multisensory, sequential, and personalized — what this gold-standard method looks like in practice.

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Methods

What actually happens in an Orton–Gillingham session?

A step-by-step walk-through of a real 50-minute lesson — and why every part is there.

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For parents

7 ways to support your struggling reader at home

Simple, pressure-free things that genuinely help — no teaching degree required.

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Homeschool

Homeschooling a child with dyslexia: where to start

How to build reading into your homeschool — and where a specialist fits in.

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Funding

Using Arizona ESA funds for reading tutoring

How families use Empowerment Scholarship Account funds to pay for specialized help.

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Testing

Should I get my child tested for dyslexia?

When an evaluation helps, when it can wait, and how to get one in Arizona.

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For parents

Beyond phonics: rebuilding reading confidence

Why confidence matters as much as skill — and how to rebuild it after years of struggle.

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For parents

Reading help for adults: it’s not too late

If you’ve spent decades working around reading struggles, you’re not alone — and you’re not stuck.

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