by Karina Richland | Apr 16, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia
Finding the right homeschool reading program for a child with dyslexia can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack, while the haystack is on fire. You want something that works, something that doesn’t require a master’s degree to teach, and...
by Karina Richland | Apr 14, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia
As a school leader, you know that the “wait to fail” model is a thing of the past. Today, the focus is on proactive identification and immediate support. When we talk about screening for dyslexia and tiered interventions, we aren’t just talking about...
by Karina Richland | Apr 13, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Apraxia of Speech, Multisensory
Teaching a child to read is a journey of connecting sounds to symbols. For most children, this happens relatively naturally with the right instruction. But for students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), the bridge between the brain’s intent to say a word and the...
by Karina Richland | Mar 28, 2026 | A PRIDE Post
Watching a bright child struggle with reading is about more than just academics; it’s about their confidence. The frustration of not being able to decode words can make a child feel discouraged and start to believe they aren’t smart. But reading difficulty has...
by Karina Richland | Jan 11, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Reading
Every classroom is filled with a unique mix of learners. Some students pick up reading with ease, while others need more direct, targeted support to make progress. Children with learning differences like dyslexia, in particular, require a specific kind of instruction...
by Karina Richland | Aug 13, 2025 | A PRIDE Post, Tutor
If you’ve shared concerns about your child’s reading, you may have been told to just “wait and see” if they grow out of it. While well-meaning, this is one of the most common and unhelpful myths about reading difficulties. Research shows that the gap between...
