I've been saying for years that dyslexia is a learning difference, not a learning disability. Kids with dyslexia learn differently.

Today I am sharing from my nearly 30 years parenting and homeschooling my 7 kids with dyslexia how kids with dyslexia learn differently and how we can teach them differently to accommodate this different way of learning.

Read this episode on my website here.

https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/how-kids-with-dyslexia-learn-differently/

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My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com exists to both educate and encourage parents and teachers of kids who learn differently,

Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

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Do you need some mid-year encouragement?

In today's episode (recorded a few years ago for my private mentoring group) I'm sharing some powerful mindset shifts I have made over my last nearly 30 years of homeschooling 8 kids that have set me free from much of the stress and overwhelm so common to homeschool parents.

See the full post and links mentioned on my website:

https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/homeschool-mindset/

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Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, ⁠⁠No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.⁠⁠

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I've been thinking about things I'm thankful for and realized that I am indeed thankful for my kids' dyslexia.

Despite the hardships early on in our family's dyslexia journey, there have been a lot of valuable lessons learned.

What once seemed like a curse on my family has turned out to be the opposite. All of my adult kids with dyslexia are finding success in the world despite their early learning struggles.

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My website, ⁠HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com⁠, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently.

Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, ⁠No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.⁠

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Many people with dyslexia also struggle with anxiety. I know in my own home, I had to walk several of my kids through learning to manage their anxiety.

You can read the article and access all of the resources mentioned in this episode here.

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My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently.

Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

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Hi, everyone. 

I'm Marianne Sunderland, the host of the Beyond the Box Learning podcast.

I initially started the podcast to record blog posts on my website: Homeschooling With Dyslexia. Since dyslexia is genetic, a large percentage of my website readers are also dyslexic and prefer to listen than to read. 

But more recently, I began recording short podcast episodes in response to your questions and you guys are loving it. 

So moving forward, podcast episodes will come about once a week, and almost always be short, no more than 15 minutes; short enough to consume while cleaning the kitchen or folding the laundry. My kind of podcast! 

My hope is that these easy-to-consume sessions with tips and encouragement will help you, as you seek to give the outside the box learners in your life the kind of education that they need, the best education possible, all while helping you to stay encouraged that you are indeed able to teach your smart but struggling kids at home

A little bit about me. I'm the mom of 8 kids, 7 with dyslexia and some of our cousins, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and ADHD.

I'm also a certified Orton-Gillingham dyslexia tutor, a bestselling author, an educational consultant, and a speaker. All of this grew out of my love for my kids, and my belief that they were smart, but learned differently, or in other words - Beyond the Box Learners.

As of this recording, 5 of my 7 kids have graduated from homeschool high school and are finding success in the world, not despite their learning differences, but because of them.

So in this podcast I will be sharing everything from research-based teaching tips to encouragement for the hard days. 

And if you're new here, check out the show notes below for other ways that you can get connected to me.

I'm glad that you're here, and I will see you next week!

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My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

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One of the most frequent concerns I hear about from parents is what to do with an older child who still isn't reading well.

In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things you need to know about older kids who aren't reading fluently yet.

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My website, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

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Today I'm answering the question asking what to do when an older dyslexic child gets teased for their weak reading or writing skills.

As a bonus question, I'm also answering what to do when a younger sibling begins to read better than an older dyslexic sibling.

As the mom of 8 kids, I have lots of experience with this!

Resources mentioned:

What is Dyslexia? A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids About Dyslexia. This is my children's book for kids 5-12 to teach them about what they may be experiencing and feeling being dyslexic. It also has a section on the strengths of dyslexia.

Understanding Dyslexia: The first in a series of 11 online parent education courses available on my website. All courses are on sale in the month of October!

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My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

Like this info? Sign up for my weekly newsletter for teaching tips, product reviews, and encouragement for your journey.

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In our last episode we talked about how to decide whether or not to test your child for dyslexia. Today we are talking about the different types of dyslexia assessments, what tests are performed, how to get an official diagnosis, and how to find testers with expertise in dyslexia.

Read this article on my website and find the resources mentioned here.

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My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

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There are important differences between testing a child who is in public school with testing a child who is homeschooled.

In this episode, I will share 4 reasons to consider testing your homeschooled kids for dyslexia and ADHD.

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My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

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As we prepare to head back to school soon, I'm sharing my answers to the 4 most common questions I am asked about homeschooling kids with dyslexia.

You can read this post and find all the resources mentioned in to by visiting my website here.

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My web site, HomeschoolingWithDyslexia.com, exists to both encourage and educate parents and teachers of kids who learn differently. Kids who learn differently need to be taught differently.

Read my latest book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties.

Like this info? Sign up for my weekly newsletter for teaching tips, product reviews, and encouragement for your journey.

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