What Is Dyslexia? A Gentle Explanation for Parents Who Are Worried

If your child is bright, curious, and hardworking — yet reading feels unusually difficult — you’re not alone. Many families come to My Learning Farm wondering if dyslexia might be part of their child’s learning profile.

Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference, not a lack of intelligence or effort. Research shows that dyslexia affects how the brain processes sounds and written language, making decoding, spelling, and fluent reading harder without explicit instruction (International Dyslexia Association).

The good news? With the right support, children with dyslexia can become confident, capable readers.

At My Learning Farm, we use Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy, an evidence-based approach that:

• Teaches reading explicitly and systematically

• Builds phonological awareness, decoding, and spelling step-by-step

• Uses multi-sensory strategies that align with how the brain learns

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I often remind parents:✨ Struggling to read is not a character flaw. It’s a learning difference — and differences can be supported.

If you’re wondering whether structured literacy is right for your child, I invite you to explore:

• 🔗 My Learning Farm Reading Services: https://www.mylearningfarm.com/services

• 🔗 My Learning Farm FAQ: https://www.mylearningfarm.com/tutoring-sessions

  

  Reading at My Learning Farm with Poppy the goat and bookmark stealer-making reading a joyful journey!

You are not behind. Your child is not broken.You’ve simply found the path that helps learning grow 🌾