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Letters to a Dyslexic

  • Top Five Things to Do to Prepare for College: Eleventh Grade

    Here are the top five ways to prepare for college during your eleventh grade year.

    July 8, 2025
  • Top Five Things to Do to Prepare for College: Tenth Grade

    Here are the top five ways to prepare for college during your tenth grade year.

    July 8, 2025
  • Top Five Things to Do to Prepare for College: Ninth Grade

    Here are the top five ways to prepare for college during your ninth grade year.

    July 8, 2025
  • Top Five Ways to Have A Successful School Year – Number 1

    The first of five tips to have a successful school year, asking for help.

    July 8, 2025
  • Top Five Ways to Have a Successful School Year – Number 2

    School success tip two involves advocating for yourself as early as possible.

    July 8, 2025
  • Top Five Ways to Have a Successful School Year – Number 3

    Finding which assistive technologies work for you can help you be successful in school.

    August 19, 2025
  • Top Five Ways to Have a Successful School Year – Number 4

    Our fourth tip explores how a lighter course load can lead to better performance.

    July 22, 2025
  • Top Five Ways to Have a Successful School Year – Number 5

    Our final school success tip underscores the power of hard work.

    July 22, 2025
  • The Care and Feeding of Your Self-Image

    In this installment of Letters to a Dyslexic, Dr. Michael Ryan discusses the importance of cultivating a positive self-image.

    June 27, 2025
  • Dyslexia is Always Having to Say You’re Sorry

    Dr. Ryan reflects on dyslexia, making mistakes, and the power of a genuine apology.

    June 27, 2025
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