logo
menu

Home » Dyslexia » Page 2


Category: Dyslexia

What is Dyslexia?

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Dyslexia

Dyslexia is riddled with misunderstandings from over the years.  Even now, a quick internet search yields lots of outdated misinformation.  Since at one time dyslexia was referred to as “word blindness” it is no wonder that many people think of dyslexia as a visual issue. The early explanations of dyslexia said that there were defects […]

Continue reading »

Does my Five-Year-Old have Dyslexia? How to Identify Dyslexia and Help your Child

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Dyslexia

The earlier we can support children with dyslexia, the better!1 That’s why recognizing early signs of dyslexia can be important. In this article we will review a few signs of dyslexia that you could notice in your five-year-old, as well as some helpful supports if you see these signs.  1. Signs and Symptoms All children […]

Continue reading »

What Parents Should Know When Dyslexia Impacts Writing

Posted on 7.Sep.21 in Dyslexia

Helping your child who has dyslexia with the writing process can be confusing and frustrating.  A child who has dyslexia may struggle to get their ideas onto paper.  The spelling and mechanical difficulties can overshadow their understanding of a topic.  Sometimes children who are dyslexic may only write the minimum required, as the steps of […]

Continue reading »

What is Phonological Dyslexia?

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Dyslexia

While ‘phonological dyslexia’ is not an official type of dyslexia, when your child receives a diagnosis of dyslexia, you may be given information about a specific area of reading they have trouble with, such as phonological processing. Because each child with dyslexia can present with different symptoms, this ‘subtype’ can provide you with more information […]

Continue reading »

Is Dyslexia Curable?

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Dyslexia

Dyslexia is based in the phonological system of the brain.  Dyslexia causes difficulty with the phonology of language.  Phonology is the sound system of language.  When a child has difficulty with their phonological system, they don’t understand how language can be broken into sounds or that the sounds can be manipulated.  Dyslexia is a lifelong […]

Continue reading »

What Do You Mean by Directional Dyslexia?

Posted on 31.Aug.21 in Dyslexia

Directional dyslexia is a misnomer.  The term is sometimes erroneously used to describe people who have difficulty with visual-spatial skills.  There are many skills encompassed within the term visual-spatial skills.  These skills include the ability to move around with an innate sense of direction, knowing how far away something is, and if you can reach […]

Continue reading »

The Best Resources on Dyslexia for Parents

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Dyslexia

Whether you are brand new to the dyslexia world or have been navigating it for years, we hope this list of resources will help you feel confident supporting your child! Bookmark this page — this is information you’ll want to come back to! 1. Information for You The following books and webpages are reputable sources […]

Continue reading »

The Best Books: Ideas for Children with Dyslexia

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Dyslexia

What can my child read? This is a common question for the parents of a child who has dyslexia.  Since a child with dyslexia has strong comprehension skills, often above their age or grade level, this question can be difficult to answer because their reading skills do not match what they can understand.  There are […]

Continue reading »

How to Help a Child with Dyslexia

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Dyslexia

Four Steps for Parents Finding out your child has dyslexia [link to what is dyslexia brief] often asks parents to re-envision their plans for their child’s education.  Some parents may have familial history and have been watching for the signs as their child grows.  Other parents may find themselves in uncharted waters.  Whether or not […]

Continue reading »

Money back

Our 90 day money back guarantee

30 Minutes a Day + 5 Days a Week + 3 Months = GUARANTEE your child’s independent reading level will improve.*

* Measured by Lexile® level after completing the Power Challenge and by then reading Power Texts on LightSail's Platform.

Why Children Love LightSail

Come see what parents of struggling readers have to say about LightSail.

We're here to help!

Find answers to frequently asked questions or contact us for more support.

You can email us at

[email protected]

How many parent accounts are included with a childs license?

Every family account includes 2 parent accounts

I am part of a homeschool group and we share teaching responsibilities. How can I access those accounts?

LightSail has created a Teacher/Coach role that can connect with multiple accounts. This is available as an add-on purchase. This account acts as additional parent with full teacher control to all connected accounts.

Is your platform only Faith-Based?

LightSail is available for both Faith-Based and Non Faith-Based families. A parent can choose to allow Faith-Based content or hide Faith-Based content including Library Collections and Lesson Plans. LightSail has created hundred of Faith-Based and non Faith-Based Library Collections, Bookmarks, Quotations, and Lesson Plans.

If I want to purchase a book with your E-Commerce store, do I have to buy a copy for each license I purchased?

No, when you purchase a book using our E-Commerce store you only need to purchase 1 copy for your entire family. Your purchase includes unlimited checkouts.

How does LightSail’s childsafe protection work?

At LightSail, a parent’s ability to oversee their child’s online experience and align it with their faith and values is of the utmost importance. To this end, LightSail contains an entire suite of parental control features and never-before-seen ChildSafe Content Controls giving parents ultimate peace of mind.

These content controls contain dozens of nuanced subcategories for potentially objectionable material based on both maturity and religious factors. Then, it shows parents if a book contains a reference to any of those subcategories and allows them to block or allow single titles or entire subcategories for each child individually. Our ChildSafe Content Controls offer unprecedented insight into and control over the content your children consume without the need to read every book in advance.

  • Block or allow individual pieces of content.
  • Block or allow entire subcategories of content.
  • Require a child to request parental approval before opening entire subcategories of content.
  • Block, allow, or require requesting parental approval for all Classics library content.
  • Block or require requesting parental approval for all unrated content.

Click here to learn more about all of our parental controls.

About Us

We are LightSail for struggling readers - a complete language arts platform built on the shoulders of LightSail Education, advancing the literacy skills of struggling readers through individualized, evidence-based strategies and content.

Contact us