Reading with dyslexia can be down right defeating. Without early intervention, dyslexic readers can struggle for the rest of their lives. Not just in reading, but in every academic endeavor. It erodes self confidence and limits potential. Here are some things I learned along the way that can be applied to any dyslexic reader at any age.

Writing for the dyslexic reader is not a secret sauce. It’s just good writing. If you’re a writer, here are some ways to make your work more accessible. These principles are universally helpful for any audience, not just those of us with dyslexia.

This is a 3 part blog series exploring the dyslexic experience. Here, I talk about my personal history as a reader and mother of a dyslexic child.