The Open Door Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here is where you can read articles by our Open Door admin, tutors, and guest writers too. You’ll find tips and tricks, event and book reviews, inspirational stories, and the occasional exciting announcement too!
The Open Door Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here is where you can read articles by our Open Door admin, tutors, and guest writers too. You’ll find tips and tricks, event and book reviews, inspirational stories, and the occasional exciting announcement too!
Are you tuning into the podcast trend?
If you’re looking for ways to turn down your children’s screen time and turn up their listening skills, podcasts are your new best friend. The best way for dyslexics to read is with their ears.
How can I claim tutoring fees on my income tax?
[…] to make your tax preparation easier, I will answer the most common questions posed to The Open Door about tutoring and taxes.
How did advocacy play a role in launching the Right to Read Inquiry?
If you have a child with dyslexia in the Ontario education system, undoubtedly you have heard about the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) launch of its Right to Read public inquiry. In a nutshell, the Commission is investigating the Ontario education system, asking why thousands of Ontario students with reading disabilities—particularly dyslexia—are not getting the support they need to learn how to read.
Get to know your tutors: Bianca Amaral-Stewart
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned! Get to know Bianca, another long-time tutor who also works and teaches at Algonquin College. https://youtu.be/e8dg2neFjPQ Transcript:...
Get your game on: Discover games that suit the skills of dyslexic players
…celebrate the wonderful hidden talents of the children, friends and family in our lives—who may have dyslexia. To discover the secret skills of your peeps, try playing a few board or card games with them over the holidays.
Get to know your tutors: Emily Dale
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned!
Get to know Emily! Not only is she an amazing tutor, but she is also a key member of our admin team who fills the role of admin assistant.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month—Understand the challenges of dyslexia
With October being Dyslexia Awareness Month you may be asking what you can do to be more aware about dyslexia. To start with, aware means: knowing, realizing, and conscious. So, I take it as a quest to understand how dyslexia impacts the day-to-day lives of people who have it.
Get to know our tutors: Chris
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned!
Back to School: Reading your child’s emotions
As the first day of school approaches, you may notice your child behaving a little differently; acting out, not sleeping well, becoming clingy or being more prone to angry outbursts. In particular, for children with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
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