Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child - by Rebecca Bush (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child gives caregivers the practical guidance, tools, and knowledge they need to support the newly diagnosed 6- to 9-year-old in their lives.

While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now knowing why reading was such a struggle, they also face a lot of uncertainties about the future. This book offers insights, strategies, and tips for caregivers to support their child's learning and immediately address reading and writing challenges, while also nurturing areas like working memory, listening skills, and friendships, all of which can be indirectly impacted by dyslexia.

This guide delivers:

• AN ESSENTIAL PRIMER: Understand dyslexia with a clear and simple introduction--perfect for caregivers who are just beginning their journey and learning about dyslexia.
• POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE: Receive expert insights designed for caregivers new to dyslexia. Develop a deeper understanding of your child's needs and confidently interact with educators, therapists, administrators, and doctors.
• EVERYDAY GUIDANCE: Use practical strategies to foster your child's learning and strengths. Implement visual cues to help with sound blending, brainstorm and use secret hand signals when listening comprehension is overwhelming, turn daily tasks into games, encourage your child to take ownership and establish reading routines at home, and help them describe their dyslexia to self-advocate and seek assistance. Prepare them to learn and overcome challenges effectively.
• EASY-TO-NAVIGATE PAGES: Soak up information right away with spacious layouts, bulleted lists, and helpful labels for busy parents.
• SUPPORT TO GROW AND LEARN TOGETHER: Observe and track your child's progress with reflection questions--identify what works, what needs improvement, and where you might need additional support.

With this book as a road map, caregivers can take the driver's seat and guide their child toward independence and confidence until they're ready to take over.

About the Author

Rebecca Bush is a dedicated dyslexia interventionist with nearly two decades of experience. Passionate about transforming literacy education, she empowers children with dyslexia and their families by blending evidence-based instruction with practical parenting strategies to create meaningful, lasting change.

She offers tailored parent coaching, individualized intervention programs, and school consultations, focusing on personalized support. She works closely with families and schools to ensure every child has the resources, confidence, and skills they need to succeed.

Rebecca holds an MEd in advanced literacy and an MA in elementary education. She completed the Dyslexia Specialist Preparation Program at Neuhaus Education Center.

As a certified academic language therapist and licensed dyslexia therapist, Rebecca is also a certified reading specialist and special needs teacher. In addition, she is a professional/specialist member of the International Dyslexia Association. Rebecca enjoys spending time with animals and provides equine-assisted services.