Trisha's #TuesdayTip!

It's time for a #TuesdayTip!

Today's tip is... don't discount audiobooks and text-to-speech tools when it comes to helping your child with Dyslexia.  

Using these types of materials at home is NOT cheating!

Listening to a book while following along with the text can also strengthen the link between spoken and written words. (Many libraries offer free audiobook apps, and most phones and tablets have built-in text-to-speech that can read web pages and documents aloud.) In fact, you could even turn on the "close captioning" on your TV if your child is watching a favorite cartoon!

Pairing these tools with "traditional reading methods" keeps a child learning grade-level content even when decoding the words themselves is still hard. That protects both their knowledge AND their self-esteem.

Interested in learning more about how "Ladder to Success Tutoring" can help your child?  Send Ms. Trisha a message at laddertosuccesstutoring@gmail.com!

Trisha's #TuesdayTip

It's time for a #TuesdayTip!

Today's tip is for the parents/caregivers out there... and it's to trust your instincts.  

Please don't wait.  If someone you love is struggling with reading, early intervention is key.  

The symptoms of Dyslexia are different for everyone and can also depends on age.  However, there are some common characteristics. These include:

• Difficulty learning common nursery rhymes or songs

• Trouble recognizing rhyming patterns, like “cat” and “bat”

• Mispronouncing common words

• Difficulty recognizing their own name

• Reading slowly

• Avoiding reading out loud in any situation

• Pausing often while speaking

• Confusing similar-sounding words or names

Seeing any of these signs in your loved ones?  Interested in learning more about how "Ladder to Success Tutoring" can help your child?  Send Ms. Trisha a message at laddertosuccesstutoring@gmail.com!

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Did you know October is "Dyslexia Awareness Month?" 

(We love this graphic from Simplistic Solutions!) 

We know our clients have brains that work just a little bit differently, which is why every child deserves a learning plan tailored to his/her unique needs. 

Don't continue to be frustrated/worried for your child who is experiencing reading difficulties... reach out and schedule your free assessment/trial lesson with Ms. Trisha today. 

Send us a message at laddertosuccesstutoring@gmail.com!