Testimonials:

"PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE.. It takes time. You're doing great. It doesn't happen overnight. Small success leads to big successes. Continue to be patient, he/she will get it.  Don't stop."

"She's NOT being lazy or defiant. You are not a horrible teacher and it is going to be a long road. Being angry and beating yourself up isn't going to solve the problem." 

"The difference of left and right brain learners. Dyslexics are overwhelmingly right brained. They need to use all of their senses. Teach them to their strengths. It's ok if they never take higher level courses in areas that don't interest them." 

"Be flexible with the schedule! This is a marathon, not a sprint!" 

"Educate yourself on dyslexia. Throw away that perfect daily schedule you wrote out. Start practicing patience, now! Praise, praise, praise your child!!"

"Everyone see's the world differently; we all have had different mountains to climb- but with patience, and perseverance we can climb all mountains."

"Don't define progress or success with the same ruler as you measure others. If they're engaged, learning, and most importantly- having fun.. you're not failing them. You're creating a foundation for the love of learning, and that's the most important lesson you could ever hope to teach them."

"You need a supportive community of others who understand dyslexia. Don't go at it alone, or surrounded only by neurotypical kids. Your kids need dyslexic friends too!"

"There is no 'cure' for dyslexia and that is because it is NOT a disease. Dyslexia is a difference in the way the brain functions- the world needs more dyslexic thinkers!!!"

"It is only challenging for dyslexic learners because the system is not set up for their unique way of thinking and seeing the world."

"Meet them where they are and focus on their strengths!" 

"They need way more help than I could give them. No off the shelf program was going to work and all those failed attempts doesn't mean I was messing up. Do anything to get appropriate remediation because this isn't going away." 

"Your homeschool route will need to be individualized and not like other kids."

"Educate yourself on dyslexia. Throw away that perfect daily schedule you wrote out. Start practicing patience, now! Praise, praise, praise your child!!"

"Repetition is key! I review everything to ensure mastery! They forget so often!" 

"Help your child develop a hobby that they are DEEPLY passionate about and excel at. Something that highlights their strengths. The academic end will come so much 'easier' and feel like less of a blow to their self esteem."

"Be flexible with how information is taught and how their knowledge is assessed."

"What we don't spend on education now, we spend much more for later."