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 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 ...
Reviews of ‘Dyslexia. Wrestling with an Octopus.’
If you are wondering about purchasing my book, I thought sharing some reviews with you might ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Listening Comprehension – Why it Matters
When scientists scanned the brains of people engaged in listening or reading, they discovered the same areas ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
No results found.