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Raising neurodivergent kids is a lot — the appointments, the advocacy, the mornings that fall apart before 8am. This is where real neurodivergent families come to find routines that actually work, homeschool strategies that flex with real life, and information about Georgia resources that are hard to find anywhere else. I’m Maryellen, and we’re figuring this out together.

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Dyslexia, a learning difference, can be overwhelming for student and teacher whether homeschooling or in public school. Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, MD was the first book I read after my oldest was diagnosed with specific learning disorder in reading after his academic testing — and it changed a lot about how I understood him, myself, and even my husband.In this honest review I cover: - Who this book is for (new diagnosis or years into the journey) - What the book actually covers — the neuroscience of reading, Orton-Gillingham methods, evaluation, and advocacy - What I did differently after reading it - My honest take on the parts that worked and didn't📖 Get the book: https://amzn.to/4uKXEq2 (affiliate link)More dyslexia and ND resources: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyiJcZTBcezRzJOlBSDOTG09eCOfDYWSn 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@UCqpdZPaLHMkpx82ElEBP8TQ💛 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Practical support for parents raising neurodivergent kids — from someone living it too. I'm Maryellen — homeschool mom in Georgia raising neurodivergent kids. I share honest reviews, Georgia resources, and real homeschool content for families like ours that are also navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.My content focuses on capacity, regulation, and practical supports — not pressure or perfection. Whether you’re homeschooling, supporting a struggling learner in public school, or rethinking what learning looks like for your family, you’re not alone here.I share tools, strategies, and reflections that have helped our family reduce overwhelm and make learning feel more possible — especially for neurodivergent kids and the parents supporting them.New videos focus on real life, real parenting, and neurodiversity at home.🌐 Visit my website: https://growingtogetherathome.com 📬 Join my email list + free resources: https://growingtogetherathome.com/newsletter/ ▶️ Start here: https://youtu.be/eoMQcWxC84o📌 Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in my descriptions may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I only share resources we personally use or genuinely find helpful. I appreciate your support of my channel!#Dyslexia #OvercomingDyslexia #SallyShaywitz #Homeschool #Neurodivergent #LearningDisability #OrtonGillingham #ScienceOfReading #DyslexiaAwareness #SpecialEducation
Sally Shaywitz's Book Gave Us Answers About Dyslexia
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