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One of my students who was recently diagnosed with dyslexia wrote a poem about his brain. It is so beautiful I had to share it. He is ten years old and coming to grips with what it means to have dyslexia. As you will see, he likes who he is because of his brain, not despite it.  My brainlets ... Read More about ‘My Brain’ a poem written by one of my students

A question I hear often is “should I tell my child that he has dyslexia? I don’t want to label him.” This documentary tells the story of families who are faced with this dilemma. I urge you to hear their stories as it may help you in your own journey with dyslexia. ... Read More about Must see documentary on embracing dyslexia

Assistive technology is defined as any device or piece of equipment that helps bypass, work around or compensate for an individual’s specific learning challenges. For example, a student who struggles with reading but who has good listening skills might benefit from listening to audio books. Below ... Read More about Assistive Technology in schools

Dyslexia Resource Group DRG’s mission is to provide education, support, and voice for families of students with dyslexia in the Denver metro area. They host monthly events on a wide variety of relevant topics such as Self-Advocacy, Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Social Emotional and ... Read More about Dyslexia Resources

Check out this simulation that shows what if feels like to have dyslexia. This video gives a great overview of what dyslexia is and what it is not. ... Read More about What does it feel like to have dyslexia?