Why Homeschooling Parents Search for a Dyslexia-Friendly Curriculum Many homeschooling families come to a point where they realize their child isn't learning to read or spell as expected. Sometimes you may notice that an older sibling or a younger sibling has been much easier to teach. Maybe reading causes tears. Maybe spelling tests are a nightmare. You might wonder: Is this dyslexia?  If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. As a reading tutor working with dyslexic learne