Dyslexia Looks Different in Every Child

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences yet no two children with dyslexia are exactly alike.

Some kids struggle with discerning the differences in sounds. Others sound out words slowly and struggle with spelling. Some are very bright but can’t seem to remember sight words. And some manage to “compensate” so well that their struggles aren’t noticed until much later.

Dyslexia is a brain-based difference in how language is processed. That’s why it can show up in so many ways and why it’s so often misunderstood.

According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.” These difficulties are not due to lack of intelligence or effort—they are related to how the brain processes written language.

At our studio, we understand the many faces of dyslexia. We assess each child’s strengths and needs, and use proven methods like Orton–Gillingham to help them learn in ways that make sense to their brain.

When dyslexia is understood and supported, students can stop feeling “behind” and start feeling proud of how they learn.