Now that we have explored dyslexia, learned to recognise the signs, debunked the common myths, and uncovered the facts, it is time for the grand finale of our three-part series! In this final post, we are sharing some helpful ways you can better support your child with and help them thrive. Raising a child with dyslexia can come with challenges, but it also opens the door to incredible opportunities for growth, creativity, and resilience. As a parent, your understanding and…

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Even though we have become much more aware of dyslexia over the years, some old myths are still hanging around!  In this second post of our dyslexia series, we will be unpacking some common myths and misunderstandings—backed by science—to help everyone better understand what dyslexia is all about! Stay tuned for our next post where we will share some helpful ways you can better support your child with and help them thrive! References  American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical…

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As we celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, let us also honour the strides we have made in advancing inclusive education and strengthening support for children with diverse learning needs.  In this spirit of continued learning and inclusivity, we begin the first post of a three-part series on dyslexia—exploring what dyslexia is and how it may show up in the behaviours of budding readers!  So, what is Dyslexia?  Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterised by difficulties in reading. These difficulties often…

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Do you find it difficult to get your child excited about reading? You are not alone! In this post, we will explore an approach called ‘shared book reading’ that can help foster your child’s interest in reading. Shared book reading is a well-established approach for supporting children’s early language development (Salley et al., 2022). This approach involves adults (e.g., parents) reading a book with the child while engaging them in discussion about the story. A structured method known as PEER…

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Watching children develop pre-writing skills such as learning to recognise alphabets, and using a crayon or pencil to draw or write for the first time is a proud milestone for parents and caregivers to see and be a part of. Some studies found that such skills are the initial foundation for an individual to be able to learn (Dove, Neuharth-Pritchett, Wright, & Wallinga, 2015; Senechal & LeFreve, 2002). Pre-writing skills are early literacy skills that start to develop after the…

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