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Self-Esteem for Kids With Dyslexia: How to Help

Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: June 2021 | Updated: October 7, 2026 "I'm the worst reader in my class." "This is going to take so long." "I don't like anything about school." "I'm...

ETLC speech-language pathologist working one-on-one with a child on letter and word cards during a dyslexia session

Signs of Dyslexia: What Parents Should Know

Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published October 2016, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Watching your child struggle with reading is hard. You can see their intelligence, their curiosity, their potential — and yet the written word just doesn't seem to click. If...

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Confident Reading Aloud: 5 Tips to Help Your Child

Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: June 12, 2017 | Updated: October 5, 2026 Does your child get nervous when asked to read aloud, or try to avoid it in class altogether? Confident reading...