Divya Palaniappan

Many parents are told, “Your child is reading fine,”  yet they still sense something isn’t quite right. Reading takes enormous effort, spelling is weak, homework is exhausting, and confidence wavers. What’s often happening behind the scenes is compensation . Understanding compensation can be a turning point for parents of children with dyslexia as it helps understand why their reading is effortful. What Is Compensation in Reading? Compensation  refers to the ways a child with dyslexia learns...

If you are a parent navigating your child’s learning journey and have come across the word dyslexia , you may be feeling a mix of concern, confusion, and questions. Let’s begin here—with reassurance. Your child is not “behind.” Your child is learning differently . What is Dyslexia—Really? Dyslexia is often spoken about as if it is one single, fixed condition. But in reality, it exists on a spectrum. For some children, it may show up as: Confusing similar-looking words (like from  and form )...

Many parents feel confused when their child can read fluently, answer questions well, and understand stories — yet struggles significantly with writing . Spelling is inconsistent, sentences are short, handwriting is tiring, and written work never seems to match the child’s verbal ability. This gap between reading and writing is far more common than most people realize , especially in children with dyslexia or related learning differences. And importantly, it is not laziness, lack of effort,...