Psychologist-Backed Tips to Support Struggling Readers At Home

October is Dyslexia Awareness month! Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, dive deeper into supporting struggling readers at home. Whether you suspect your child may have dyslexia or if they're just behind a bit in reading, this episode highlights the top tips that you can use to help your child read with confidence. We discuss:

• A review of what dyslexia is and how to explain it to your child.
• What parents often get wrong when trying to help their child with reading.
• The best tips to help with reading at home, including how to pick appropriate books and incorporate technology.
• Whether audiobooks are a 'shortcut' or a necessity for struggling readers.
• Homework tips that lessen the burden of reading at home.
• How to get more support with reading if your child is still struggling.

Resources Mentioned:

• Lexile Book Finder: https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/
• Scholastic Wizard: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/looking-for-scholastic-book-wizard--here-s-where-to-find-it-.html
• Tonie Box
• Yoto Player
• Sora
• Libby
• Kindle Colorsoft

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