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title: 'Supporting a child with dyslexia'
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date: '2026-10-15'
description: 'My 9-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with dyslexia. She’s pretty down. How do I best support her with this?'
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# Supporting your child with dyslexia: small steps that make a big difference

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My 9-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with dyslexia. She’s pretty down. How do I best support her with this?

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