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In response to OH Governor, Mike DeWine’s proposed budget plan, we’ve seen an uptick in reporting about evidence based, literacy initiatives. Lawmakers will soon be tasked with approving DeWine’s proposed funding for literacy programs based on the science of reading.

You can find DeWine’s initial announcement here.

Our most recent Dyslexia Simulation was attended by a local news outlet, Spectrum News 1, and they captured compelling interview footage!

Click here and watch the Spectrum News 1 story.

Structured Literacy is defined as a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction that research has shown to be effective for all students and essential for students with dyslexia. It is also beneficial for English learners (Baker et al., 2014; Gersten et al., 2008; Kamil et al., 2008; Vaughan et al., 2006).

Programs that use structured literacy as their foundation are those advised for use in OH schools as districts begin to implement HB 436.

Visit our HB 436 page to learn more about the specific requirements.

Recently I read a blog post by a mom who was describing how overwhelmed she was feeling after her child received a diagnosis of dyslexia. She wasn’t necessarily overwhelmed with emotion, but instead she was overwhelmed by the amount of information she had to sift through to figure out the best thing to do for her child. In the age of surging dyslexia awareness, there are endless articles and blog posts by other parents, professionals, and everyone in between. There are advertisements promising impressive results in small periods of time. There is advice from friends and neighbors that often includes suggesting what worked for their children. This avalanche of information can be conflicting and confusing. It is difficult to discern good, quality advice from snake oil and “quick fixes.” So, let’s unpack all the information that parents, new to the dyslexia, need to know.

Trust Your Instinct

Remember that you know your child better than anyone. When your instinct is telling you that something isn’t right for your child, it probably isn’t. Keep an eye out for those who promise you a specific amount of progress in a specific amount of time. Your gut should tell you that this is impossible without meeting your child and without understanding how dyslexia is affecting him or her. If you are feeling pressured to sign a contract or pay an exorbitant amount up front, sleep on it. The important point here is that dyslexia affects each individual differently and those differences necessitate individualized approaches and the decision of whom to trust is a big one.

Please watch this CBS Sunday Morning segment to learn about dyslexia and why we advocate for the early identification and appropriate instruction for ALL struggling readers.

Smooth seas don’t make for skillful sailors.
~ Author Unknown

One undeniable fact is that, in most cases, having dyslexia makes life more difficult.

During the school-age years, students with dyslexia generally

• have to work harder to be successful
• struggle with self-esteem
• tend to be seen by their teachers as less cooperative and less attentive than their classmates

In adulthood, those with dyslexia often