How to Choose the Best Dyslexia Advocate

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In this edition, you will find the following resourceful topics:

• Blog of the week: How to Choose the Best Dyslexia Advocate for your Kid

• Lexic Minds Podcast: A mother’s journey w/Dyslexia and ADHD. Feat. Christine Kirk

• Poll: What Dyslexia strength would you like to exploit more?

• Tools & Tips: ReachDeck

• Featured Videos:

  • For Professionals: Rebranding Dyslexia - I am LEX by TEDx Talks

  • For Parents: Dyslexia Advocacy for Parents - International Dyslexia Association

• Podcast: A Mother on Dyslexia and ADHD: Diagnosis and Advocacy

How to Choose the Best Dyslexia Advocate for your Kid

Why read me: 

Going through the Dyslexia education system can be overwhelming, especially during IEP meetings where it feels like you are the only one advocating for your child.

This guide presents the concept of hiring an advocate—a professional who can help secure the accommodations and services your child needs. With an advocate, you can focus on being your child’s parent, confident that someone with expertise is fighting for their educational rights.

This guide will help you comprehend what advocates do, where to find them, and how to select the right one for your child.

Tip Box:

Beyond qualifications, make sure you feel comfortable with the advocate. They should be someone you trust and can communicate with frankly.

Weekly Spotlight: A mother’s journey w/ Dyslexia and ADHD. Feat. Christine Kirk

In this inaugural episode of the Lexic Minds podcast, we dive into the world of neurodiversity with Christine Kirk, a mother who has become an advocate for her son diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, and a non-verbal learning difference.

Christine shares her personal journey through early interventions, the challenges of the diagnosis process, and the importance of building a supportive community for neurodiverse children.

From navigating the education system to discovering her son’s unique strengths, Christine's story is a beacon of hope and guidance for parents and caregivers. Tune in to learn how to empower neurodiverse children to embrace their brilliance.

Every week, we will bring you inspiring stories and valuable insights from individuals in the world of Dyslexia and ADHD.

✨ Session Highlights ✨

On dyslexia and ADHD diagnosis: ”The more information you have about how your brain works, the more support and resources you can offer and put in place for a child to help them succeed and help them discover what the superpowers of their neurodiversity are.”

On discussing dyslexia with your child: “The way that I explained it to him is that it's not that you can't learn how to read, it's that you need to learn it differently.”

On using tools like Speechify at home: “He can actually do his homework more independently without me sitting right next to him, which also helps with his self-esteem and confidence for sure.”

On the importance of community: “There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. It definitely takes a village to raise a neurodiverse child. You do not have to do it alone.”

Check out the full session on YouTube and Spotify! We cover everything from IEPs and school resources to the Orton-Gillingham method, parental advocacy, and ways to boost your child's self-esteem. Tune in and get all the insights!

Together, we can create a more understanding and supportive community for all.

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Tools and Tips

ReachDeck

This solution is an all-in-one digital inclusion for organizations to make their online content accessible and usable to everyone. It has an auditor, an editor, and a toolbar. You can “Remove barriers. Improve inclusivity. Reach a wider audience.”

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