iSEND Parent Toolkit: Dyslexia

Understanding Dyslexia: A Parent Understanding & Support Toolkit

iSEND Parent Toolkit Series

Dyslexia is one of the most recognised learning differences, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. While many people associate dyslexia simply with reading and spelling, it is so much more than that.

What does dyslexia actually mean for your child?

Every child with dyslexia has their own unique profile of strengths, abilities and challenges. Many are creative, curious, imaginative and exceptional problem-solvers, yet they may also experience frustration, reduced confidence or anxiety when learning isn’t presented in ways that work for them.

Created by experienced SENCO and Inclusive Education Consultant Ian Edwards, this beautifully designed Parent Toolkit helps you understand your child’s individual learning profile while providing practical, evidence-informed strategies to support them at home and in partnership with school.

Rather than focusing solely on difficulties, this toolkit celebrates strengths, builds confidence and equips parents with practical approaches that can make learning more accessible, enjoyable and successful.

Inside you’ll discover:

• What dyslexia really is (and what it isn’t)

• Common myths vs facts

• How dyslexia affects reading, spelling and writing

• Understanding processing, memory and phonological skills

• Recognising your child’s unique strengths

• Practical strategies to support reading and learning at home

• Building confidence and resilience

• Supporting homework without stress

• Working effectively with schools

• Everyday strategies that make a real difference

• Parent reflection and practical support tools

Perfect for:

✔ Parents of children with dyslexia

✔ Families exploring a possible dyslexia diagnosis

✔ Grandparents and carers

✔ Teachers wanting a parent-friendly resource

✔ SENCOs and schools supporting families

Why parents love the iSEND Toolkit Series

✓ Clear, easy-to-understand language

✓ Beautifully designed and engaging

✓ Practical strategies you can use immediately

✓ Based on over 20 years of SEND experience

✓ Positive, strengths-based approach

✓ Encourages effective home-school partnership

Whether your child has recently been identified with dyslexia or you’ve been supporting them for years, this toolkit will help you better understand how they learn, recognise their incredible strengths and develop practical strategies that build confidence both at home and in school.

Every child learns differently. Every child has strengths. Every family deserves support.

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