Let’s Talk Dyslexia Awareness
They can't have dyslexia!
Even though society has made huge strides in raising dyslexia awareness, it's still ...
Dyslexia Blog
3 Tips for Helping a Child’s Slow Processing Speed
What is slow processing speed?
Processing speed is nothing to do with any whizzy equipment on your kitchen bench. ...
Welcome to dyslexia octopus
I'm sure you are wondering why I've called my blog 'Dyslexia Octopus'.
Like most people with dyslexia, ...
50+ Free Dyslexia Resources
Access some of the best free dyslexia resources
Anyone who has read my book, 'Dyslexia. Wrestling With An ...
Is It a Good Idea to Repeat a Grade?
Education systems usually have a one-size-fits-all approach, and it is challenging to go against the social norms ...
How to Maintain a Healthy Brain
Do you have a healthy brain?
I try my best to have a healthy brain, and I'm encouraging my son, Harry, to ensure ...
What is Your Child’s Love Language?
Do you ever get sick of nagging your child to do their chores?
I love my son Harry, but his teen years are ...
How to Strengthen Your Child’s Memory
Does your child have a poor memory?
Are you looking for ways to strengthen your child's memory? I am.
When my ...
Dyslexia and Perfectionism. 6 Ways to Help a Perfectionist Child
Does your child have difficulty starting their homework?
Is it hard to get them to make a phone call or to choose ...
3 Tips for Teaching a Dyslexic Child to Tell the Time
Teaching a dyslexic child to tell the time is tricky. Even once they master this skill, understanding the concept ...
This is Why Timed Tests Aren’t Helpful for Children with Dyslexia
One request I’ve made every year to Harry’s teacher is to limit, or avoid, timed testing because he freezes under ...
Reviews of ‘Dyslexia. Wrestling with an Octopus.’
If you are wondering about purchasing my book, I thought sharing some reviews with you might ...
5 Things to Try to Get Quality Sleep for Dyslexic Children
Quality sleep is crucial for dyslexic children because they work much harder than other kids to achieve the same ...
4 Good Reasons to Give Fish Oil to Your Dyslexic Child
When my son, Harry, was three years old, we had no idea why he couldn’t sit through a meal like his sister. He had ...
The link between dyslexia and sexual abuse
TRIGGER WARNING–This post contains material that may upset survivors of sexual abuse.
What’s an iceberg got to do ...
Visual Problems and Dyslexia – This is the Connection
Researchers estimate a third of children with dyslexia suffer from eyestrain or visual problems.[1]
My son, ...
20 Dyslexia Tips From a Learning Support Teacher
I received this message from Rachel, a subscriber, requesting tips on how to talk with teachers about ...
What Helped Max Overcome Autism and Dyslexia
Max Hides lives for mountain biking and is a world-class rider. Here's what helped him overcome his dyslexia and ...
How to Spot Dyscalculia and What May Help
Thanks to dyscalculia tutor Katharine Beaumont for her help with this post.
Mathematics – even the word makes me ...
This is how to give bullying a pushback
As a parent of a child with dyslexia, helping my son deal with bullying is an ongoing challenge.
I asked ...
8 Signs of Dyslexia
I first asked, could this be a sign of dyslexia? when my son, Harry, was five years old.
Harry couldn't spot his ...
This is What Dysgraphia Looks Like
My sixteen-year-old son, Harry, loves music. He enjoys playing instruments, listening to songs, even singing, but ...
Listening Comprehension – Why it Matters
When scientists scanned the brains of people engaged in listening or reading, they discovered the same areas ...
My Journey: Overcoming Dyslexia
Hi, my name is Steve
When I discovered Dyslexia Octopus on Instagram, I reached out to Beth to share my story. ...
7 Connections Between Dyslexia and Speech Issues
Although there can be many reasons for unclear speech, there is a connection between dyslexia and speech ...
This is How Dyslexia Affects a Child’s Life
Apart from reading and spelling challenges, dyslexia may seriously impact many aspects of your child's life. This ...
Reading Problems: Here’s What to Look For
I remember when my son Harry started school and hit the literacy roadblock. He’d been a happy child up to that ...
8 Tips to Help with Back to School
“I don’t want to go back to school.”
What do you hear from your child at the start of the year? In the 11 years ...
5 Reasons to Homeschool a Dyslexic Child
I don’t homeschool my children, but like many, I experienced home education during Covid-19 lockdowns. I must ...
Self-Esteem for Dyslexic Children: 6 Ways to Help
It is essential to help dyslexic children with their self-esteem.
Dr Michael Ryan, a psychologist in the US who ...
This is what kinesthetic learning looks like
Kinesthetic learning, also known as hands-on or physical learning, is a learning style that is often well-suited ...
Self-care Tips for Parents of Kids with ADHD or Dyslexia
Self-care tips often drop to the bottom of a parent's to-do list, yet author Maree Davis wants this to change.
I ...
5 Things About Dyslexia and Hand Dominance
Which hand do you eat with? Write with?
My son Harry has dyslexia. He also is mixed-handed (he doesn't have a ...
Why I’ve made an audiobook about dyslexia
Why did we have to wait so long for the audiobook about dyslexia?
Finally, my audiobook about dyslexia is ...
Audio Books for Dyslexia
Parents, worried about encouraging their children to use audiobooks for ear-reading, sometimes ask me if using ...
These Are the Best Jobs For a Dyslexic
What jobs should your dyslexic teen be considering?
My son, Harry, is fifteen and getting him out of bed in the ...
Teach Reading and Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day
How to teach reading and spelling in 30 minutes a day
I didn't homeschool my son Harry, but I used a ...
Finding Your Child’s Strengths is a Game-Changer
Finding your child's strengths is the key to getting through school and setting them up in a career they will ...
The Davis Dyslexia Programme
Have You Heard About the Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme?
Some say it isn't an evidence-based dyslexia ...
How Going Gluten-Free Transformed our Home
Hi, I'm Melissa,
Beth asked me to explain how going gluten-free made a difference in our household. I have a ...
Reading Fluency – What Helps
What is Reading Fluency?
Is it easy to understand your child when they read aloud, or do they read too slowly or ...
Dyslexia and Transitioning From School to Work
A post about leaving school may seem irrelevant to you if your child is much younger, but believe me, they will be ...
Here is Why Building a Child’s Vocab Matters
What Was Your Child's First Word?
At eighteen months, my son said ‘Dad’. We were thrilled and encouraged his baby ...
This Is Why I Love Structured Literacy
When my son Harry started school in New Zealand in 2010, his teachers followed the balanced literacy approach. It ...
This is What Emotion Coaching Looks Like
Emotion coaching isn’t just for toddlers. As I found out this week, teens also need it.
Harry is no longer my wee ...
How to Avoid Being a Pushy Parent
Good Things Take Time
Plants flowering at separate times in a garden is a source of pleasure, yet when it comes ...
My Fabulous Dyslexic Family
By Shelli Squires
Hi, my name is Shelli,
I have three children who have dyslexia, two of them are also on the ...
Nighttime Anxiety Relief for Parents
I Need Nighttime Anxiety Relief.
It’s 4 AM, and I’m reviewing what happened to Harry at school yesterday and ...
James Beck From Parenting Place Reviews my Book
Informative and inspiring, heartwarming and heartbreaking, are some of the words I'd use to describe 'Dyslexia. ...
How to Teach Multiplication Tables Using Stories
Children with dyslexia need a way to anchor facts in their memory to stop them from floating away. Teaching ...
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