My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Dyslexia — What Do I Do First?
Just got a dyslexia diagnosis? Here are the first 7 steps every parent should take in the first 30 days.
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Practical, parent-focused guidance on dyslexia, structured literacy, and helping your child learn to read — from the team at Apricot Tree Academy.
Articles & Guides
What Is Orton-Gillingham and Can I Use It at Home Without Training?
Orton-Gillingham is the gold-standard approach for teaching dyslexic readers. How parents can use it at home.
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Signs of Dyslexia in Children Ages 5–10
A clear, age-by-age guide to the signs of dyslexia in children 5–10 — kindergarten through 4th grade.
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Best Dyslexia Curriculum for Parents With No Teaching Background
What to look for in a dyslexia curriculum designed for parents — and the questions to ask before you buy.
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How to Teach a Dyslexic Child to Read at Home
A practical step-by-step guide for parents teaching a dyslexic child to read at home.
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Dyslexia vs. Reading Delay: What's the Difference?
How to tell them apart, why it matters for intervention, and what to do in each case.
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Use Schema to Boost Reading Comprehension
A parent-focused guide on use schema to boost reading comprehension. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Free Resources for Parents at Apricot Tree Academy
A parent-focused guide on free resources for parents at apricot tree academy. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Fluent Reading: What is It and Why is It Important?
A parent-focused guide on fluent reading: what is it and why is it important?. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Using Text-to-Speech: A Powerful Tool for Struggling Readers
A parent-focused guide on using text-to-speech: a powerful tool for struggling readers. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The Reading Wars: A History of How We Teach Kids to Read
A parent-focused guide on the reading wars: a history of how we teach kids to read. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Unlocking Stories: The Benefits of Audiobooks for Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on unlocking stories: the benefits of audiobooks for dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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5 Essential Components of Literacy: Building Strong Readers
A parent-focused guide on 5 essential components of literacy: building strong readers. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Online Resources for Dyslexic Children
A parent-focused guide on online resources for dyslexic children. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Vocabulary: Building Background Knowledge
A parent-focused guide on vocabulary: building background knowledge. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Defining Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on defining dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The Reading and Writing Connection
A parent-focused guide on the reading and writing connection. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Dyslexia Q&A
A parent-focused guide on dyslexia q&a. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Phonemic Awareness: How and Why?
A parent-focused guide on phonemic awareness: how and why?. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Using Assessment to Guide Instruction for Dyslexic Learners
A parent-focused guide on using assessment to guide instruction for dyslexic learners. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Strengths of Dyslexia: Seeing Brilliance Through a Different Lens
A parent-focused guide on strengths of dyslexia: seeing brilliance through a different lens. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Fluency: Tips and Tricks for Growing Confident Readers
A parent-focused guide on fluency: tips and tricks for growing confident readers. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The Power of Morphology: Enhancing Reading and Writing Skills
A parent-focused guide on the power of morphology: enhancing reading and writing skills. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Inside Our Dyslexia Intervention Program: Effective Support
A parent-focused guide on inside our dyslexia intervention program: effective support. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Improving Adolescent Literacy
A parent-focused guide on improving adolescent literacy. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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ADHD and Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on adhd and dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Comprehension Strategies
A parent-focused guide on comprehension strategies. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The 7 Syllable Types and How They Help Dyslexic Readers
A parent-focused guide on the 7 syllable types and how they help dyslexic readers. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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When the School Refuses Help: Supporting Your Dyslexic Learner
A parent-focused guide on when the school refuses help: supporting your dyslexic learner. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Common Misconceptions About Dyslexia: Breaking the Myths
A parent-focused guide on common misconceptions about dyslexia: breaking the myths. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Prep for Your IEP Meeting
A parent-focused guide on prep for your iep meeting. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Empowering Dyslexic Learners Through Assistive Technology
A parent-focused guide on empowering dyslexic learners through assistive technology. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Support at Home
A parent-focused guide on support at home. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Cultivate Positivity
A parent-focused guide on cultivate positivity. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Understanding Your Rights as a Parent of a Dyslexic Child
A parent-focused guide on understanding your rights as a parent of a dyslexic child. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Collaboration With Schools to Support Your Dyslexic Child
A parent-focused guide on collaboration with schools to support your dyslexic child. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Early Intervention: The Key to Reading Success
A parent-focused guide on early intervention: the key to reading success. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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A Little About Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on a little about dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Creating a Flexible Schedule
A parent-focused guide on creating a flexible schedule. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Apricot Tree Academy’s Dyslexia Intervention Program
A parent-focused guide on apricot tree academy’s dyslexia intervention program. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Learners
A parent-focused guide on tips for supporting neurodivergent learners. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Talking About Dyslexia with Your Child
A parent-focused guide on talking about dyslexia with your child. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Handwriting Instruction: Beneficial for All Learners
A parent-focused guide on handwriting instruction: beneficial for all learners. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Dyslexia and Self-Esteem: Nurturing Confidence and Overcoming Challenges
A parent-focused guide on dyslexia and self-esteem: nurturing confidence and overcoming challenges. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The Power of Multisensory Activities for Enhanced Learning
A parent-focused guide on the power of multisensory activities for enhanced learning. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The Science of Reading: Why It Matters Today
A parent-focused guide on the science of reading: why it matters today. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Empowering Parents: Establishing a Resilient Support Community
A parent-focused guide on empowering parents: establishing a resilient support community. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Finding Balance in Your Dyslexia Child’s Learning Journey
A parent-focused guide on finding balance in your dyslexia child’s learning journey. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Early Signs and Steps Towards Diagnosing Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on early signs and steps towards diagnosing dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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The Umbrella of Phonological Awareness: Building the Foundation for Reading Success
A parent-focused guide on the umbrella of phonological awareness: building the foundation for reading success. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Dyslexia Testing: A Guide for Parents
A parent-focused guide on dyslexia testing: a guide for parents. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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What I Learned As a Parent of Children with Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on what i learned as a parent of children with dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Creating a Learning Environment for Neurodiversity
A parent-focused guide on creating a learning environment for neurodiversity. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Books for Kids with Dyslexia
A parent-focused guide on books for kids with dyslexia. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Dyslexia Books for Parents
A parent-focused guide on dyslexia books for parents. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Reading Support
A parent-focused guide on reading support. What it means, why it matters, and how families can use it at home.
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Book Review: Knees
A parent-focused review of Knees — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: The Dyslexia Empowerment
A parent-focused review of The Dyslexia Empowerment — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Here’s Hank
A parent-focused review of Here’s Hank — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: The Dyslexic Advantage
A parent-focused review of The Dyslexic Advantage — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Thank You, Mr. Falker
A parent-focused review of Thank You, Mr. Falker — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Language at the Speed of Sight
A parent-focused review of Language at the Speed of Sight — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It?
A parent-focused review of Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It? — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Being Henry
A parent-focused review of Being Henry — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Hacking the Code
A parent-focused review of Hacking the Code — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers
A parent-focused review of Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Reading in the Brain
A parent-focused review of Reading in the Brain — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Did You Say Pasghetti?
A parent-focused review of Did You Say Pasghetti? — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: One in Five
A parent-focused review of One in Five — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: My Name is Brain Brian by Jeanne Betancourt
A parent-focused review of My Name is Brain Brian by Jeanne Betancourt — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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Book Review: Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
A parent-focused review of Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D — what works in the book, what to watch for, and whether it earns a place on your shelf.
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In the News: James Nelson-Joyce
James Nelson-Joyce has spoken publicly about dyslexia. What they shared, why it matters for families, and the takeaways for parents.
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In the News: Phil Hanley
Phil Hanley has spoken publicly about dyslexia. What they shared, why it matters for families, and the takeaways for parents.
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In the News: Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver has spoken publicly about dyslexia. What they shared, why it matters for families, and the takeaways for parents.
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In the News: Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana has spoken publicly about dyslexia. What they shared, why it matters for families, and the takeaways for parents.
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In the News: Henry Winkler and Kelly Clarkson Discuss Dyslexia
Henry Winkler and Kelly Clarkson Discuss Dyslexia has spoken publicly about dyslexia. What they shared, why it matters for families, and the takeaways for parents.
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In the News: Keira Knightley Talks About
Keira Knightley Talks About has spoken publicly about dyslexia. What they shared, why it matters for families, and the takeaways for parents.
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Monica’s Success Story
A real family using the Apricot Tree Academy approach. What they tried, what worked, and what changed for their child.
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Rick’s Success Story
A real family using the Apricot Tree Academy approach. What they tried, what worked, and what changed for their child.
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Mark’s Success Story
A real family using the Apricot Tree Academy approach. What they tried, what worked, and what changed for their child.
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Sarah’s Success Story
A real family using the Apricot Tree Academy approach. What they tried, what worked, and what changed for their child.
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Press Release: Announcing Our Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum
News and updates from Apricot Tree Academy on programs, materials, and community initiatives.
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Applications Closing Soon! Join our Beta Test for Dyslexia Intervention Curriculum
News and updates from Apricot Tree Academy on programs, materials, and community initiatives.
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Dyslexia Intervention – Beta Test
News and updates from Apricot Tree Academy on programs, materials, and community initiatives.
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