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How to Help Your Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Child: A Practical Guide for Parents

April 30, 2026 Keir Williams Comments Off

Key Takeaways

  • This practical guide helps parents understand dyslexia and dyspraxia and spot common signs at home and school.
  • It offers simple, real‑life strategies to support reading, writing, spelling, memory, and daily routines.
  • Parents learn how to work with schools, request support, and advocate for fair help in class.
  • The book covers every age, from toddler years to adulthood, so support can grow with the child.
  • Clear advice and real examples help parents build confidence and help their child feel understood and supported.

This insightful guide is a must-have for parents navigating the challenges of dyslexia or dyspraxia. Packed with real-life examples and practical strategies, it helps you identify symptoms, secure school support, and ease daily struggles. With an emphasis on helping manage difficulties with reading, writing, and memory-related tasks, this book ensures your child feels supported and empowered. It also provides advice for every stage of life – from toddler to adulthood – to help parents build confidence in advocating for their child.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “How to Help Your Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Child”

What is “How to Help Your Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Child” about?

This book is a practical guide for parents who have a child with dyslexia, dyspraxia, or both. It explains common symptoms, shows how these difficulties affect reading, writing, memory, and daily tasks, and offers simple, tried‑and‑tested strategies to use at home and with school.

Who is this book for?

The guide is written for parents and carers of children with dyslexia or dyspraxia, or parents who suspect their child may be struggling. It is also useful for relatives and anyone who supports the child at home, as it explains the difficulties in clear language and offers everyday ideas, not complex theory.

How does the book help with school support?

The book explains how to talk to teachers, what kind of school support to ask for, and how to record signs of difficulty. It helps parents understand how assessments and support plans work, so they can speak up with more confidence and work as a team with the school.

Does the book cover different ages and stages?

Yes, the guide gives advice from toddler years through primary and secondary school, and into adulthood. It shows how needs can change over time, and offers age‑appropriate ideas, from early play and coordination to exam support, study skills, and planning for work or further study.

How can this book help children with reading, writing, and memory?

The book focuses on daily, practical strategies to make reading, writing, spelling, and memory tasks easier. It includes ways to break tasks into smaller steps, use visual aids and routines, and build confidence so that children feel less anxious and more able to cope with school work and home life.

Buy the book here: How to Help Your Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Child: A Practical Guide for Parents