#59 Summer Rewind Series: Prepping Your Dyslexic Child for the New School Year: 8 Steps to a Smooth Start
Summer has arrived, and I’m taking a moment to look back at some of the most impactful episodes to date! I know this season brings a mix of relaxation and planning, especially for families navigating dyslexia. That's why I wanted to bring you our "Summer Rewind" series, a curated selection of previously aired episodes packed with valuable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to help you support your child's literacy journey through the warmer months and beyond. This episode, Prepping Your Dyslexic Child for the New School Year: 8 Steps to a Smooth Start, originally aired in August of 2023, and I hope you enjoy listening to it again (or for the first time)!
In this episode, I explore eight tools that help students build their confidence and self-advocacy skills. I share ways to collaborate on goal-setting and building effective habits that help students address any challenges they may have experienced in previous years. Plus, I highlight my top tip for all parents who are preparing for a new school year – it’s simple, but very effective!
My Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP course walks you through every step of the identification and support process. I offer two options: the course itself, which gives you all the tools and templates you need to advocate for your child, or the course paired with a comprehensive literacy evaluation. Either way, you'll have a roadmap to follow instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, and you can learn more and apply now at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/continuethejourney!
My brand-new mini-course, From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered.
Topics Covered:
- Why reviewing their IEP or 504 accommodations is crucial for building self-confidence and vital self-advocacy skills for the classroom [2:42]
- Unlocking the power of assistive technology through readily available tools often built into everyday apps your child already uses [3:06]
- How involving your child in setting realistic academic and personal goals gives them ownership and drives their success throughout the year [4:01]
- What you can do to help your child master the homework battle by implementing a consistent routine in this area [4:29]
- Practical organization strategies that will help your child immensely throughout the entire school year [5:03]
- How you, as the parent, hold the key to their success as the ultimate support system [5:48]
Key Takeaways
- Parents can significantly reduce back-to-school stress for dyslexic students by proactively implementing an 8-step plan that covers everything from reviewing past performance to exploring assistive technologies.
- Fostering a dyslexic child's self-confidence and self-advocacy skills is paramount, and can be achieved through open discussions about their IEP/504 accommodations and actively involving them in goal-setting and routine development.
- Consistent routines, practical organizational strategies, and unwavering emotional support are crucial elements that empower dyslexic students to manage their time, reduce anxiety, and thrive academically and personally throughout the school year.
When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you:
Join the waitlist to find out when my long-awaited course, Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP, opens up again!
Subscribe to my Podcast Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid.
Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? Book a call to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read.
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