Back to School Tips to Support Students with Dyslexia

September 9, 2021August 8, 2022

back to school tips for students with dyslexia

New sneakers, new lunchboxes, freshly sharpened pencils, and a fresh start are symbols of the beginning of a new school year. A new year also means new teachers and often some new challenges for your students with dyslexia. When a child has dyslexia, we have a particularly important role in their education. We become an educator, an advocate, a cheerleader, and a mentor.

Here are some tips for helping get the school year off on the right foot.

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