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Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child: Parenting Essentials, Tips, and Strategies to Help Your Child
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child gives caregivers the practical guidance, tools, and knowledge they need to support the newly diagnosed 6- to 9-year-old in their lives.
While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now knowing why reading was such a struggle, they also face a lot of uncertainties about the future. This book offers insights, strategies, and tips for caregivers to support their child’s learning and immediately address reading and writing challenges, while also nurturing areas like working memory, listening skills, and friendships, all of which can be indirectly impacted by dyslexia.
This guide delivers:
AN ESSENTIAL PRIMER: Understand dyslexia with a clear and simple introduction—perfect for caregivers who are just beginning their journey and learning about dyslexia.
POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE: Receive expert insights designed for caregivers new to dyslexia. Develop a deeper understanding of your child’s needs and confidently interact with educators, therapists, administrators, and doctors.
EVERYDAY GUIDANCE: Use practical strategies to foster your child’s learning and strengths. Implement visual cues to help with sound blending, brainstorm and use secret hand signals when listening comprehension is overwhelming, turn daily tasks into games, encourage your child to take ownership and establish reading routines at home, and help them describe their dyslexia to self-advocate and seek assistance. Prepare them to learn and overcome challenges effectively.
EASY-TO-NAVIGATE PAGES: Soak up information right away with spacious layouts, bulleted lists, and helpful labels for busy parents.
SUPPORT TO GROW AND LEARN TOGETHER: Observe and track your child’s progress with reflection questions—identify what works, what needs improvement, and where you might need additional support.
With this book as a road map, caregivers can take the driver’s seat and guide their child toward independence and confidence until they’re ready to take over.
While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now knowing why reading was such a struggle, they also face a lot of uncertainties about the future. This book offers insights, strategies, and tips for caregivers to support their child’s learning and immediately address reading and writing challenges, while also nurturing areas like working memory, listening skills, and friendships, all of which can be indirectly impacted by dyslexia.
This guide delivers:
AN ESSENTIAL PRIMER: Understand dyslexia with a clear and simple introduction—perfect for caregivers who are just beginning their journey and learning about dyslexia.
POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE: Receive expert insights designed for caregivers new to dyslexia. Develop a deeper understanding of your child’s needs and confidently interact with educators, therapists, administrators, and doctors.
EVERYDAY GUIDANCE: Use practical strategies to foster your child’s learning and strengths. Implement visual cues to help with sound blending, brainstorm and use secret hand signals when listening comprehension is overwhelming, turn daily tasks into games, encourage your child to take ownership and establish reading routines at home, and help them describe their dyslexia to self-advocate and seek assistance. Prepare them to learn and overcome challenges effectively.
EASY-TO-NAVIGATE PAGES: Soak up information right away with spacious layouts, bulleted lists, and helpful labels for busy parents.
SUPPORT TO GROW AND LEARN TOGETHER: Observe and track your child’s progress with reflection questions—identify what works, what needs improvement, and where you might need additional support.
With this book as a road map, caregivers can take the driver’s seat and guide their child toward independence and confidence until they’re ready to take over.
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240 pages, Paperback
Published September 30, 2025
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September 16, 2025
Rebecca Bush offers a practical guidebook with accessible strategies for families to utilize as they embark on their dyslexia journey. As a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, I believe this is a must-read for families with a struggling learner. - Alison Edwards, MS, LDT, CALT
December 23, 2025
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I am a parent who has been through the fire of supporting and guiding a dyslexic child through the educational system and arrived, though scarred, on the other side. I was interested in reading Rebecca Bush's book to see how strategies and supports have (hopefully) improved over the last few years and to continue educating myself, as I hope to be able to help others in any way I can through volunteering.
I found Dyslexia..... straightforward, organized and easy to read, which makes it a must for any parent going through this educational process - parents should read Everything Possible out there that is well put together. Suggestions for additional reading, websites, and materials were also excellent. I also very much appreciated the exercises for parents to try at home with their child.
The reason I am not giving this book 5 stars is that I believe it to be utopian and somewhat impractical for everyday parents with an everyday kid, 2 everyday jobs, and working with the everyday school system. And, I am worried it will cause these parents to feel like they weren't doing enough, or that their was something "wrong" with their child if the child did not respond in the way the hypothetical children in the book did.
First, dyslexia specialists, language tutors, etc. cost a large amount of money per hour, and, unless things have changed a lot, are not covered by insurance. They also require someone available to take the child to these activities after school, which may not be possible with 2 full-time working parents. Parents should not feel there is no hope for their child if they are unable to provide these services. We hired our kid's favorite teacher as a one-on-one tutor during after school care 1 1/2 hours, 3 days per week, and bought the Wilson Reading System workbook program for them to go through. No, she was not certified, but our child loved her and was willing to go through the workbooks together without resistance. So, it was wonderful and productive.
Second, little hypothetical Emma "is sad to miss Music, Art and P.E. but understands......" Not on your life, especially since Emma is then plopped right back into her own classroom's reading program after 3 extra periods of word-work. Emma, in my experience, would survive this trauma for approximately 2 days before refusing to ever go to school again. Music, Art, and P.E. are necessary for a child's mental health and physical development. Second graders are not built to remain seated and study or work for the entire day. So, please do not request this of your child. I fully believe it will mentally do more harm than good.
Third, public schools are woefully underfunded. And, the ones where we lived, which were considered excellent, did not offer half of the specialists mentioned in Dyslexia...... In a perfect world, yes, it would be wonderful for trained professionals to come pouring out of an office like dancers in a 1950's musical. But, I do not believe parents should expect this to happen, no matter what the law says. And as cynical as this sounds, suing schools is a long, expensive process when the time and money involved would probably do a lot more good for your particular child if funneled into tutors and materials instead.
What Dyslexia.... did not mention strongly enough, is that even with and IEP, 504, etc., probably the most success everyday parents will have in the everyday school system will be through your individual relationship with your child's individual teachers. Communication should be constant, beginning before the school year starts. "Hi, I'm Mrs. Jones. I am little Bobby's mom. He is going to be in your class this year and he was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. I. Want. To. Help. You. Help. My. Child. Please let me know what I can do to support you."
So, I learned a lot from Dyslexia.... and I think much of it will be wonderful for scared parents starting out. But, I think that parents should understand any services, resources, or help you can get will do a world of good, even if you are not able to access everything and even if your child is not willing to sacrifice everything else in their life to try to get ahead in reading.
P.S. Even though Rebecca Bush says she "debunked" the use of colored overlays (which she didn't; she just said she doesn't believe they work), everything is worth a try. They did do some good in this family.
Thank you to Zeitgeist and Penguin Random House for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am a parent who has been through the fire of supporting and guiding a dyslexic child through the educational system and arrived, though scarred, on the other side. I was interested in reading Rebecca Bush's book to see how strategies and supports have (hopefully) improved over the last few years and to continue educating myself, as I hope to be able to help others in any way I can through volunteering.
I found Dyslexia..... straightforward, organized and easy to read, which makes it a must for any parent going through this educational process - parents should read Everything Possible out there that is well put together. Suggestions for additional reading, websites, and materials were also excellent. I also very much appreciated the exercises for parents to try at home with their child.
The reason I am not giving this book 5 stars is that I believe it to be utopian and somewhat impractical for everyday parents with an everyday kid, 2 everyday jobs, and working with the everyday school system. And, I am worried it will cause these parents to feel like they weren't doing enough, or that their was something "wrong" with their child if the child did not respond in the way the hypothetical children in the book did.
First, dyslexia specialists, language tutors, etc. cost a large amount of money per hour, and, unless things have changed a lot, are not covered by insurance. They also require someone available to take the child to these activities after school, which may not be possible with 2 full-time working parents. Parents should not feel there is no hope for their child if they are unable to provide these services. We hired our kid's favorite teacher as a one-on-one tutor during after school care 1 1/2 hours, 3 days per week, and bought the Wilson Reading System workbook program for them to go through. No, she was not certified, but our child loved her and was willing to go through the workbooks together without resistance. So, it was wonderful and productive.
Second, little hypothetical Emma "is sad to miss Music, Art and P.E. but understands......" Not on your life, especially since Emma is then plopped right back into her own classroom's reading program after 3 extra periods of word-work. Emma, in my experience, would survive this trauma for approximately 2 days before refusing to ever go to school again. Music, Art, and P.E. are necessary for a child's mental health and physical development. Second graders are not built to remain seated and study or work for the entire day. So, please do not request this of your child. I fully believe it will mentally do more harm than good.
Third, public schools are woefully underfunded. And, the ones where we lived, which were considered excellent, did not offer half of the specialists mentioned in Dyslexia...... In a perfect world, yes, it would be wonderful for trained professionals to come pouring out of an office like dancers in a 1950's musical. But, I do not believe parents should expect this to happen, no matter what the law says. And as cynical as this sounds, suing schools is a long, expensive process when the time and money involved would probably do a lot more good for your particular child if funneled into tutors and materials instead.
What Dyslexia.... did not mention strongly enough, is that even with and IEP, 504, etc., probably the most success everyday parents will have in the everyday school system will be through your individual relationship with your child's individual teachers. Communication should be constant, beginning before the school year starts. "Hi, I'm Mrs. Jones. I am little Bobby's mom. He is going to be in your class this year and he was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. I. Want. To. Help. You. Help. My. Child. Please let me know what I can do to support you."
So, I learned a lot from Dyslexia.... and I think much of it will be wonderful for scared parents starting out. But, I think that parents should understand any services, resources, or help you can get will do a world of good, even if you are not able to access everything and even if your child is not willing to sacrifice everything else in their life to try to get ahead in reading.
P.S. Even though Rebecca Bush says she "debunked" the use of colored overlays (which she didn't; she just said she doesn't believe they work), everything is worth a try. They did do some good in this family.
Thank you to Zeitgeist and Penguin Random House for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 22, 2025
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child is a good primer guide for parents with children who have received a learning disability/ dyslexia diagnosis. As a psychologist who works with children who struggle with reading and written language, I felt that this book provided salient information for parents who are new to the world of special education, IEPs, 504 plans, etc.
The STRATEGIES section I found to be the most "user-friendly" - as it really gave great suggestions for parents (and teachers). Also, breaking down hard concepts - such as what are common "processing disorders", was very important and welcome information to share.
The resources in the back of the book were also helpful.
I hope that Rebecca Bush will now write a children's version to help explain to students what dyslexia is and how the strategies could be powerful for them to ease their academic learning.
In closing, the author has written a concise book that helps to support parents to support their children. This is much needed resource. Thank you.
I received this book as a review copy. The opinions are 100% my own.
The STRATEGIES section I found to be the most "user-friendly" - as it really gave great suggestions for parents (and teachers). Also, breaking down hard concepts - such as what are common "processing disorders", was very important and welcome information to share.
The resources in the back of the book were also helpful.
I hope that Rebecca Bush will now write a children's version to help explain to students what dyslexia is and how the strategies could be powerful for them to ease their academic learning.
In closing, the author has written a concise book that helps to support parents to support their children. This is much needed resource. Thank you.
I received this book as a review copy. The opinions are 100% my own.
September 30, 2025
This book is a clear and reassuring guide for parents beginning the journey after a dyslexia diagnosis. It explains what dyslexia means in practical terms and offers strategies that parents can apply right away, from homework support to working with teachers.
The advice is flexible and focused on meeting each child’s unique needs. It blends practical tips with encouragement to help parents build their child’s confidence and resilience. The tone is warm and supportive, reminding families that dyslexia is a different way of learning, not a barrier to success.
Overall, this is a helpful resource that leaves parents better informed, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful about their child’s future.
The advice is flexible and focused on meeting each child’s unique needs. It blends practical tips with encouragement to help parents build their child’s confidence and resilience. The tone is warm and supportive, reminding families that dyslexia is a different way of learning, not a barrier to success.
Overall, this is a helpful resource that leaves parents better informed, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful about their child’s future.
September 10, 2025
I had the opportunity to read a pre-release version of this book and it's incredibly illuminating. As someone who was diagnosed as neurodivergent as an adult, I can imagine how valuable this will be for so many parents who are navigating learning that their child has a learning difference. The author is clearly incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, but presents her expertise in a way that's very relatable and not intimidating or overwhelming (I've seen some interviews with her and she really knows her stuff). I'll definitely be recommending this to any friends whose kids are diagnosed with dyslexia - or other related learning differences!
August 24, 2025
A little background about me: I have a reading specialist endorsement & trained in Orton-Gillingham, UFLI & LETRS. This was a quick read for me and having the reading education background, helps me to know the terms and evidence based strategies around dyslexia, which is a spectrum and should not define a child. I do like how it goes into strategies to help the whole child with things like executive function, social-emotional regulation. This is a informative book for anyone that wants to support their child and offers stop and jots for reflection on how to best support the student.
October 3, 2025
As a former school psychologist, I know how overwhelming it can be for parents to navigate the world of dyslexia and find resources that actually help their child. This well written book is clear and easy to understand. It allows parents to utilize effective and practical tools with their child and also assists parents and family members with navigating the steps needed to foster growth through a challenging experience. If you have a loved one who struggles with dyslexia, I highly recommend this book as a valuable resource guide.
September 16, 2025
This book is packed with useful information for any family facing a dyslexic diagnosis. Parents can understandably be overwhelmed at such a time. The author explains the challenges a dyslexic child experiences and what kind of help is needed both at school and from outside sources. There are also many suggestions of additional techniques to use at home. Thanks to NetGalley, Zeitgeist and the author for an advance copy to read and review.
October 6, 2025
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child is exactly the kind of clear, compassionate guide parents need in the early days of navigating a new dyslexia diagnosis. Rebecca Bush has created an accessible, easy-to-digest primer that answers the big questions, reduces overwhelm, and helps families forge a path with confidence and clarity. This book takes the guesswork out of where to start and offers steady, reassuring support every step of the way.
December 2, 2025
I recommended this book to a family member whose child was newly diagnosed with dyslexia, and it ended up being exactly what they needed. Rebecca Bush explains everything so clearly and compassionately. It offers practical steps, realistic guidance, and a sense of reassurance during a time that can feel really overwhelming. A thoughtful, empowering resource—I’ll definitely be recommending it to others.
October 7, 2025
This book helped me untangle all things dyslexia. I didn't realize there are so many aspects to it and it also helped take away the worry I had. Reading this book helped me come up with an actionable plan I could execute. I highly recommend this book to any new parents whose child has a dyslexia diagnosis!
October 13, 2025
Thanks for the free book, @penguinrandomhouse
A nice introductory book about dyslexia which educates one about the disorder as well as gives strategies on what to do as a parent/caretaker. Also includes many references and ways to help advocate for your child.
A nice introductory book about dyslexia which educates one about the disorder as well as gives strategies on what to do as a parent/caretaker. Also includes many references and ways to help advocate for your child.
October 9, 2025
Great resource for any parent or professional wanting to learn more about dyslexia. The information is direct, clear, and easy to understand. Highly recommend!
December 2, 2025
My kids aren’t diagnosed with dyslexia but my younger son didn’t start to read as early as my oldest so I was a little worried. When the publisher asked if I wanted an advanced copy, I thought it would be educational and an interesting read and it was! I really liked the way the data and information is presented. I learned a lot. Some parts didn’t 💯 apply to me but it was easy to go to a part that was more interesting. Overall, I’d recommend this one to parents.
4.5 rounded up.
Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy. Opinions are my own.
4.5 rounded up.
Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy. Opinions are my own.
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