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.

In the state of Minnesota less than half of students read at the expected levels. Understanding early signs of dyslexia can get your child support they need and actually rewire their brain's reading pathways.