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Is Writing Important?
Writing can be an arduous, time-consuming, often frustrating task, especially for those who have dyslexia and other learning differences....

Katrina Elise
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Cognitive Load and Dyslexia
Why your child comes home tired from school

Katrina Elise
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Self-Confidence and Dyslexia
There are some concerns that I hear time and time again from parents of kids with dyslexia. One of the biggest is about their child...

Katrina Elise
Apr 3, 20245 min read


OG Refresher Course
As a self-employed educator and dyslexia interventionist, I know well the importance of keeping on top of my own professional...

Katrina Elise
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Back to School Tips for Your Child with Dyslexia
Going back to school can be a time of high levels of anxiety, excitement, fear, or sadness. It often comes with a complicated mix of...

Katrina Elise
Aug 21, 20232 min read


5 Ways to Make Reading Practice Fun
Students who have reading difficulties often have a lot of negative feelings associated with reading. This can create a sort of negative...

Katrina Elise
May 20, 20222 min read


Here's to the Moms
Today I am reminded of the amazing mothers that I've met during my time as a teacher and tutor. Here’s to the mothers Who fight for their...

Katrina Elise
May 8, 20221 min read


Happy Spring!
Summer camps, incentive parties, new blog posts, and more… May, 2022 Hi parents! I wanted to update you all on some additions and...

Katrina Elise
May 3, 20223 min read


Learned Helplessness and Dyslexia Part 3: Motivation
This is the last part in my three-part series about learned helplessness and dyslexia. By now, we’ve established that learned...

Katrina Elise
Apr 21, 20222 min read


Learned Helplessness and Dyslexia Part 2: Mindset
To recap where we left off in my last post, learned helplessness is a phenomenon that occurs as a result of a person repeatedly being...

Katrina Elise
Apr 14, 20224 min read


Learned Helplessness and Dyslexia: Breaking the Cycle
Learned helplessness is something I observe all too often when working with a new student. Learned helplessness is a phenomenon that...

Katrina Elise
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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