Explaining dyslexia to your child shouldn't feel like delivering a medical sentence. It’s about finally giving them the key to why they’ve been working twice as hard for half the results.

Without a name for their struggle, children often fill in the blanks with their own words that aren’t helpful. This episode is your guide to having “the talk” with your child. Whether your child is just starting to notice the gap or is a frustrated teen who has already given up on books.

After listening, you’ll:

1. Give your child a clear way to understand their unique processing style.
2. Master how to talk to my child about dyslexia using specific, age-appropriate scripts.
3. Shift to a different mindset using a brain metaphor that makes sense to kids (and overwhelmed parents!)

If you’re ready for more than just a conversation and need a customized roadmap, reach out and contact me today. Let’s see how 1:1 educational therapy can turn your struggling reader into an independent, confident learner.

If this episode helped you breathe a little easier today and made explaining dyslexia easier for you, please share it with one other parent who is walking this path. Remember to subscribe for more practical, guilt-free guidance.

Cheers,

Tracy Young

Dyslexia Expert - Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor

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Chapters

(00:00) Explaining Dyslexia

(8:06) Explaining Dyslexia to a 5-9 year old

(10:56) Explaining Dyslexia to a 10-12 year old

(14:09) Explaining Dyslexia to a teenager

(16:53) 3 Simple Steps in Explaining Dyslexia

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