July 18, 2025

#58 Summer Rewind Series: 7 Ways to Help the Dyslexic in Your Life Find and Give Themselves Grace

7 minutes

Summer has arrived, and I’m taking a moment to look back at some of the most impactful episodes to date! I know this season brings a mix of relaxation and planning, especially for families navigating dyslexia. That's why I wanted to bring you our "Summer Rewind" series, a curated selection of previously aired episodes packed with valuable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to help you support your child's literacy journey through the warmer months and beyond. This episode, 7 Ways to Help the Dyslexic in Your Life Find and Give Themselves Grace, originally aired in March of 2024, and I hope you enjoy listening to it again (or for the first time)!

We’ve all heard that pesky little voice in our heads say something like, “Well, you should’ve done XYZ, but you didn’t.” Many dyslexics experience negative self-talk. I know I have! Reminding ourselves to be graceful in these moments, while sometimes easier said than done, is the only way through it. Today, I’m sharing 7 ways that you can help the dyslexic in your life give themselves grace.

My Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP course walks you through every step of the identification and support process. I offer two options: the course itself, which gives you all the tools and templates you need to advocate for your child, or the course paired with a comprehensive literacy evaluation. Either way, you'll have a roadmap to follow instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, and you can learn more and apply now at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/continuethejourney!

My brand-new mini-course, From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered.

Topics Covered:

Why giving yourself grace is crucial, especially for neurodivergent individuals [1:32]

The key reasons that educating your child about dyslexia is the first and most important step [2:32]

How parents can celebrate their child's unique talents and find activities where they truly shine, fostering confidence beyond academic challenges [4:12]

Normalizing mistakes as a valuable perspective for both students and parents on embracing errors for growth [5:32]

Key Takeaways

It is crucial for both adults and dyslexic children to practice self-compassion and give themselves grace, understanding that struggles and mistakes are a normal part of life and learning.

Educating dyslexic children about their unique way of thinking, focusing on their strengths, and normalizing mistakes are fundamental steps in empowering them and building their self-esteem.

Parents and educators can significantly support dyslexic individuals by maintaining open communication, setting realistic expectations, and praising effort over just results.

When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you:

Join the waitlist to find out when my long-awaited course, Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP, opens up again!

Subscribe to my Podcast Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid.

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By Jennie Sjursen

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