How To Help Kids With Dyslexia | Child Mind Institute

In this video, Laura Phillips, Senior Neuropsychologist at the Child Mind Institute, provides expert advice for parents supporting children with dyslexia. If your child is struggling with reading, it's crucial to find the right phonics-based program to help them catch up. Laura explains the key differences between phonics-based and whole-language approaches and outlines what to look for in a structured reading program. Learn how systematic, explicit, and repetitive instruction can help dyslexic children build strong reading skills.

• Why phonics-based programs are essential for dyslexic children
• The importance of a systematic and structured approach to reading
• How to identify if your child’s school is using the right reading program
• Tips for finding effective after-school or supplemental reading support
• How to avoid ineffective whole-language methods

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: Supporting a dyslexic child with reading
0:03 Key differences between phonics-based and whole-language approaches
0:32 What to look for in a phonics-based reading program
1:24 The importance of systematic and repetitive instruction
2:01 How to evaluate your child's school reading support
2:56 Finding the right outside reading support for dyslexia
3:21 Learn more about dyslexia