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Hearing that your child has dyslexia can stir up a mix of emotions—relief from finally having answers, concern about the road ahead, and questions about what to do next. A diagnosis doesn’t define your child; it simply explains how they learn. Dyslexia is a lifelong difference in the way the brain processes language, but with the right support, children with dyslexia can thrive academically, emotionally, and creatively. This article walks you through the next steps after a dy

If you’re a parent watching your child struggle with reading, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once. Maybe your child is bright, curious, and articulate, yet reading feels painfully slow. Maybe homework that should take 20 minutes stretches into tears and frustration. Or maybe a teacher has gently suggested, “Let’s keep an eye on this.” First, let’s say this clearly: you are not overreacting for wondering about dyslexia. And at the same time, not every r

When I work with students, I often hear from parents that they have had a dyslexia screening, or they tell me they are ‘dyslexic’ when in fact they have only received a screening test. So what’s the difference and why does it matter? When a child begins to struggle with reading, writing, or spelling, parents often hear two terms: school screening and full dyslexia assessment . Although they sound similar, they serve very different purposes. School screenings are brief, sch

A high-quality dyslexia assessment report is more than just a diagnosis—it’s a roadmap that helps individuals, families, and educators understand how to best support the learner. But if you’re a parent, how do you know what to look for? Firstly, a good report should be clearly written, accessible and jargon free! It should be able to be read by non-specialists. It should put the learner at the centre of the whole report. It should clearly contain their ‘voice’ and use th