Advocate

Definition of advocacy

Merriam-Webster defines advocacy as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal:  The act or process of advocating something”

You as a family member or parent of a dyslexic child will be his/her best advocate.  

Knowing where to start to learn about dyslexia can be overwhelming but taking a few first steps to learn about dyslexia can make all the difference.  Here are a few places on where to start:

  1. Understood.org | 10 Ways to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Child at School
  2. DyslexiaHelp | Advocating for your Child
  3. The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity | Advocacy Work