Not all dyslexia looks the same. Some children struggle to sound out words, while others can read them but not remember them. Understanding the four main types of dyslexia — phonological, surface, rapid naming, and double deficit — helps parents identify what their child is experiencing and how to support them with empathy and evidence-based strategies.

For children with dyslexia, steady and consistent tutoring is key to real progress. Even with today’s busy schedules, experts in Wilson and Orton-Gillingham approaches recommend two to three lessons each week. This frequency provides the repetition, reinforcement, and intensity children need to strengthen reading skills and build lasting confidence