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class="section-2-columns"> <div class="row columns"><p>As a parent, it’s easy to feel alone when you’re struggling to get the support your dyslexic child needs. The questions can seem overwhelming: Where do I go for help? How do I get a diagnosis? Should I consider a different school? What reading programs work best? Will my child ever read? Will my child be able to go to college?<br /> You’ve come to the right place. In this section of the website you’ll find a wealth of resources from experts; stories from others parents; and tools you can use to help set your children the best possible path. You’ll also discover that you are far from alone.</p> </div> </div> <br><br> <section class="bkg-grey section-featured-articles"> <div class="row column"> <div class="title-wrap blue-border"> <h3 class="title bkg-blue">Featured</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <article class="columns medium-12 large-6 js-eh-1 article-main box-1"> <div class="inner-wrapper"> <figure> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/StrugglingReaderSchoolMeetingArticle-570x300.jpg" alt=""/> </figure> <div class="text-wrapper"> <a class="category" href=" Notice: Undefined variable: post in /code/wp-content/themes/ch-theme/ch_templates/acf-sections/section_content_section_featured_stories.php on line 55 Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /code/wp-content/themes/ch-theme/ch_templates/acf-sections/section_content_section_featured_stories.php on line 55 https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/">School Strategies</a> <h4><a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/school-strategies/preparing-for-your-first-school-meeting/">Preparing for Your First School Meeting</a></h4> <p>You see your child trying to read but unable to do so; it breaks your heart, and you want to do everything you can to make a real difference. Your goal is to help, and that often begins with talking to the school. Here are some tips to help you prepare.</p> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/school-strategies/preparing-for-your-first-school-meeting/" class="learn more">Read More</a> </div> </div> </article> <div class="columns medium-12 large-6 js-eh-1"> <div class="row"> <article class="columns medium-12 large-6 js-eh box-1"> <div class="inner-wrapper"> <figure> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/tenthings-270x125.jpg" alt=""/> </figure> <div class="text-wrapper"> <a class="category" href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/">What Parents Can Do</a> <h4><a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/ten-things-to-help-your-struggling-reader/">Ten Things to Help Your Struggling Reader</a></h4> <p>Tips to help your child with reading.</p> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/ten-things-to-help-your-struggling-reader/" class="learn more">Read More</a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="columns medium-12 large-6 js-eh box-1"> <div class="inner-wrapper"> <figure> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/top_ParentsTalkC-270x125.jpg" alt=""/> </figure> <div class="text-wrapper"> <a class="category" href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/">What Parents Can Do</a> <h4><a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/talking-with-your-child-about-dyslexia/">Talking with Your Child About Dyslexia</a></h4> <p>Early on, each child needs to know that they can c..</p> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/talking-with-your-child-about-dyslexia/" class="learn more">Read More</a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="columns medium-12 large-6 js-eh box-1"> <div class="inner-wrapper"> <div class="text-wrapper"> <a class="category" href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/school-strategies/">School Strategies</a> <h4><a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/school-strategies/the-vocabulary-of-dyslexia-diagnosis-and-treatment/">The Vocabulary of Dyslexia Diagnosis and Treatment</a></h4> <p>As a parent navigating dyslexia diagnosis and treatment for your child, you’ll want to become fluent in terminology school administrators and medical professionals use.</p> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/school-strategies/the-vocabulary-of-dyslexia-diagnosis-and-treatment/" class="learn more">Read More</a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="columns medium-12 large-6 js-eh box-1"> <div class="inner-wrapper"> <div class="text-wrapper"> <a class="category" href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/">What Parents Can Do</a> <h4><a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/developing-a-foundation-for-reading/">Developing a Foundation for Reading</a></h4> <p>Early good practices enrich learning and develop a foundation for later reading. Try these reading-readiness steps to engage your child.</p> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/developing-a-foundation-for-reading/" class="learn more">Read More</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-bgi section-blockquote" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-image: url(/wp-content/uploads/hero_bg/chalkboard.jpg);"> <div class="row column medium-9 large-7 medium-centered"> <div class="dt"> <div class="dtc"> <blockquote><p>Luckily, parents can play an active role in the early identification of a reading problem. All that is required is an observant parent who knows what she is looking for and who is willing to spend time with her child listening to him speak and read.</p> </blockquote> <span class="author">– Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D., Overcoming Dyslexia, Overcoming Dyslexia 2nd Edition</span> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-bgi " style="color:#FFFFFF;"> <div class="row"> <div class="column video-text medium-6 medium-push-6"> <div class="dt"> <div class="dtc"> <h2>Advice for Parents</h2> <p>In this powerful video, YCDC Co-Director Dr. Sally Shaywitz, author of Overcoming Dyslexia 2nd Edition shares practical tips for helping your dyslexic child.</p> <p><em>Note: this material may not be used or separated into segments without the permission of Dr. Sally Shaywitz</em></p> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/reps-stark-and-cassidy-on-dyslexia/" class="button btn-yellow" >Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column medium-6 medium-pull-6"> <div class="dt"> <div class="dtc"> <div class="responsive-embed widescreen"> <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Jir9xD9-VYo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-outline"> <div class="row"> <div class="column"> <h2>Parents</h2> <hr> <ul class="custom-grid col-3 section-outline-174"> <li> <a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/">What Parents Can Do</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/what-parents-can-do/suspect-dyslexia-act-early/">Suspect Dyslexia? 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