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Dyslexia Life

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Know the Way At Home
Know the Way At School

Dyslexia Life Hacks

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For Parents At Home and School

At Home

  • Keep a simple routine with hydration, exercise, and daily quiet time.
  • Support communication with sign language, fewer words, and time to process.
  • Build reading skills with audiobooks, YouTube, and repeated reading while following along with a finger.
  • Stay organized with picture schedules and visual reminders.
  • Begin each day with gratitude and practice G.R.A.C.E.: Give Respect, Admiration, Courtesy, and Empathy.

At School

  • Celebrate your child’s strengths and partner with teachers early to build a strong support team.
  • Support reading with a tracking ruler, alphabet practice, dyslexia-friendly apps, and captions.
  • Encourage your child to ask for help and use a virtual assistant when needed.
  • Set aside time each week for reading practice, homework support, or tutoring.
  • Allow time to rest and recharge after school before starting homework or other tasks.

For Kids At Home and School

At Home

  • Stay organized with notes, lists, a bulletin board, and a virtual assistant.
  • Keep a healthy routine with daily quiet time to rest and recharge.
  • Strengthen reading with YouTube, audiobooks, and repeated reading while following along.
  • Ask for fewer words, extra processing time, and support during important conversations.
  • Choose gratitude and G.R.A.C.E. Start each day thankful and practice Give Respect, Admiration, Courtesy, and Empathy.

At School

  • Play to your strengths, be open about your dyslexia, and ask for help when needed.
  • Use assistive tools like audiobooks, virtual assistants, and other helpful technology.
  • Study with visuals, diagrams, finger tracking, or a ruler to improve reading.
  • Stay organized with pictures, labels, and the accommodations that work best for you.
  • Boost focus with simple strategies like fidgets, chewing gum, and memory tricks.

For Teens At Home and School

At Home

  • Stay organized with notes, lists, a bulletin board, and a consistent daily routine.
  • Support your well-being with hydration, exercise, and a daily quiet hour to recharge.
  • Learn with YouTube, audio resources, and visual study tools whenever possible.
  • Ask for fewer words, extra processing time, and patience during important conversations.
  • Begin each day with gratitude and practice G.R.A.C.E.: Give Respect, Admiration, Courtesy, and Empathy.

At School/Work

  • Play to your strengths, be open about your neurodiversity, and ask for help when needed.
  • Use assistive tools like speech-to-text, text-to-speech, virtual assistants, and editing apps.
  • Stay organized with dictation, audio recordings, and photos of notes.
  • Study with a trusted partner and use the accommodations that work best for you.
  • Improve focus with simple strategies like fidgets or chewing gum.

For Adults At Home and School

At Home

  • Stay organized with notes, lists, a bulletin board, and a virtual assistant.
  • Keep a healthy routine with daily quiet time and audiobooks to rest and recharge.
  • Use YouTube and audio resources for learning, home projects, and everyday tasks.
  • Ask loved ones to communicate clearly, write down important information, and give you time to process.
  • Begin each day with gratitude and practice G.R.A.C.E.: Give Respect, Admiration, Courtesy, and Empathy.

At School/Work

  • Play to your strengths, share your life hacks, and be open about your dyslexia.
  • Use assistive tools like speech-to-text, text-to-speech, virtual assistants, and editing apps.
  • Double-check emails and important documents before sending.
  • Learn with audiobooks, podcasts, and audio recordings of important meetings.
  • Use the accommodations and supports that help you succeed.

Navigate The Way

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Discover strategies to help you thrive at home.

Better Relationships

Dyslexia affects more than reading. It also impacts auditory processing, making it harder to follow conversations, instructions, and keep pace.

These three simple strategies can help build stronger communication and relationships.

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Pass: It’s okay to take a break. Use a timeout or pass on a response or activity when you need to reduce stress and reset.

Awareness: Share your challenges with those who support you. Dyslexia is invisible, so gentle reminders can help others better understand your needs.

Less is More: Ask your family and friends to use fewer words when sharing important and/or difficult information with you.

Education

School can be challenging for students with dyslexia, but the right support can make all the difference.

Know the Way at School provides strategies to help students thrive.

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Diet: Eat well, food is fuel

Rest: Offer your mind rest, try to sleep 6-8 hours a day

Exercise: Move, feel, stretch, enjoy

Activity Outdoors: The earth is beautiful

Mindfulness: Focus on your body at the moment and practice gratitude

Find Support Near You

The right support can make a difference. Explore dyslexia specialists, educational therapists, and tutors available in your area.

Helpful Resources

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