October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on understanding, supporting, and advocating for individuals with dyslexia. At Portage Psychology, we work closely with children, teens, adults, and families to navigate learning differences. We believe that demystifying dyslexia is the first step toward unlocking every individual’s full potential. Whether you are a parent wondering about early signs, an adult seeking clarity about long-standing challenges, or an

When a bright, creative child struggles to read, write, or spell, it can be puzzling and heartbreaking for parents. At Portage Psychology, we frequently meet families navigating the uncertainty of learning differences. All too often, their stress is magnified by not fully understanding what dyslexia is or hearing persistent myths surrounding dyslexia. This blog is meant to help understand what dyslexia is and common misconceptions about the most prevalent learning disorder.

Why is summer a good time to complete a psycho-educational or psychological evaluation? You have flexible scheduling options. You have time to prepare for meeting with the school in the fall AND the school has time to review and implement the recommendations.

You waited weeks for the school to evaluate your child. You sat in the meeting, listened to the school psychologist read through the test scores, and felt... unsettled. Maybe the results didn't match what you see at home. Maybe they said your child "doesn't qualify" for support, but you know they are struggling. Or perhaps they only tested for reading when you specifically asked about attention issues.