DYSLEXIA Hacks for Parents

Keep a bulletin board w/ pictures of chores and activities
Use sign language for the basics (thank you, eat, more)
Maintain a structured routine to ensure your child’s mind-body balance
Keep kiddos hydrated and engage them in regular physical activity
Teach them to ear read using YouTube and audiobooks
Read and reread favorite books daily – teach them to follow the words with their finger
The fewer words the better- condense important rules or instructions
Provide time to process difficult discussions
Plan for word rest and honor daily quiet hour – Dyslexia is a processing disorder too many words can be overwhelming
Teach your child to give themselves and others GRACE – Give: Respect, Admiration, Courtesy, and Empathy

Play to your child’s strengths – let others know where they shine
Plan to meet with your child’s teacher or caregiver prior to enrollment to open the door to collaboration
Provide your child a ruler for word tracking
Encourage your child to ask for help if they feel lost or confused
Have your child play with dyslexia-friendly apps at home and observe them. This will help you know where they are struggling
Keep a poster of the alphabet in their room and review letters and sounds daily
Make sure your child has access to a virtual assistant
Do not bombard them with to do’s right after school – allow them recovery time
Set aside time M-F to assist them with schoolwork or provide them a tutor
Whenever possible use captions with audio – to further embed the written word