Frequently Asked Questions
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What is DyslexiaDaily.com?
Dyslexia Daily is a free resource website for parents, educators, and specialists. It offers FREE posters, teaching and learning strategies, worksheets, eBooks and articles, and other low cost software solutions for children, teens and adults with dyslexia and related difficulties.
Who runs Dyslexia Daily?
It is run by Liz Dunoon (an experienced educator and mother of three children with dyslexia) along with her team.
What is Liz Dunoon’s background?
Liz is a teacher and has researched dyslexia for over 20 years, written multiple books including Helping Children With Dyslexia, with the foreword by Sir Richard Branson and created the video-based tutoring program The Ten Minute Tutor which has helped 1000’s of children, teens and adults to learn how to read and spell.
Does Dyslexia Daily have a paid program?
Yes — the site promotes a video-based online tutoring program (The Ten Minute Tutor) and others, including; Touch Type Read Spell, Speechify and various Neurodiversity Training options.
Are there free resources available?
Yes — Dyslexia Daily offers FREE posters, teaching and learning strategies, worksheets, eBooks and articles.
How do I access the free resources?
You must register or login to visit Dyslexia Daily and to access the free resources, Note: your name and email address will not be shared or sold to 3rd parties.
What kind of worksheets are available?
Worksheets cover reading, spelling, sight words, prefixes/suffixes, maths. mind maps and more.
Are there free math worksheets?
Yes — there is a section dedicated to free math worksheets including charts, clocks, fractions, tables and multiplication, etc.
What are the posters?
Free dyslexia posters are downloadable (A4 or A3) that provide knowledge, inspiration, and support around dyslexia, working memory, strengths, weaknesses and career options.
What topics does the blog cover?
Topics include neurodiversity, dyslexia research, a broad range of specific learning difficulties, teaching and learning strategies, myths about learning, motivation, and more.
What is the Dyslexia Directory?
A global directory of professionals (assessors, support services, etc.) and dyslexia associations by country and region.
How does Dyslexia Daily define “dyslexia”?
Dyslexia Daily defines ‘Dyslexia’ as any neurological human condition that makes learning to read and spell more difficult for children, teens and adults in comparison to same age neuro-typical individuals. The website provides studies, articles, ebooks, and explores multiple definitions on what ‘Dyslexia’ is; by a range of global experts and organisations along with signs & symptoms, causes, how to overcome it and how to support individuals with it.
Does the site offer screening or testing?
Yes — The site offers reading readiness screening and dyslexia screening for a range of ages.
Is the tutoring program multisensory?
Yes — the video-based program uses multi-sensory methods (colour, symbols, action and fun) to help children learn to read and spell in short 10 minute video lessons.
How long do The Ten Minute Tutor lessons take?
The method emphasizes short lessons — 10 minutes a day.
Is the program suitable for all children with dyslexia?
The program is generally promoted for children with reading & spelling difficulties, including those with dyslexia or learning differences. From the age of 6 upward.
Do they offer teacher training?
Yes — Liz offers teacher and parent training in dyslexia and other related areas of neurodiversity.
Does the site try to influence education policy?
Yes — Liz liaises with education ministers to advocate for better teacher training and support for students with dyslexia.
What is the login page used for?
To access free resources, on the website including FREE posters, teaching and learning strategies, worksheets, eBooks and articles.
Are their any eBooks offered?
Yes — 12 free ebooks such as Is My Child Dyslexic? and Supporting Your Child From Day One are available.
What is the “Take the Dyslexia Challenge”?
It’s an offered activity / resource on the site to help visitors experience or understand aspects of dyslexia.
Is there a shop on the site?
Yes — the site has a Dyslexia Daily Amazon Shop in both Australia and the US.
How does Dyslexia Daily structure its topics?
Categories include: What is Dyslexia, Signs & Symptoms, Screening & Testing, Treatment & Programs, Teaching Strategies, Related Learning Difficulties and Learning to Read & Spell etc.
Does the site cover related learning differences?
Yes — topics like ADD/ADHD, APD (auditory processing disorder), dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc. appear in their content list.
Why should people join this community?
To access FREE support and expert resources, and to stay up to date with the latest research whilst helping people with dyslexia to succeed at school and in life with reading & spelling and self-confidence.
The Ten Minute Tutor
What is The Ten Minute Tutor program and how does it work?
The Ten Minute Tutor is a highly successful video streamed tutorial program where Liz teaches literacy and confidence over 7 key learning areas. Including phonics, words and spelling, punctuation and grammar, sing-along songs, read-along stories, tips for life and inspirational interviews. There are 12 levels, each with 28 video lessons and accompanying worksheets. Users login each day and do a 10min approx tutorial from anywhere at any time on a device of their choice.
Who is this program suitable for?
Children (and teens or adults) who can already speak the English language and want to learn to read or spell. This program is typically for ages 6–15, but it’s skill-based, not strictly age-based so people of any age can use it to improve reading, spelling, writing and pronunciation skills.
Can we go back and repeat previous lessons?
Yes — you can revisit any lesson as many times as needed.
How do I pay for the program?
Payment can be made via credit card or PayPal on a secure payment platform.
How do we cancel our membership?
You can cancel your subscription at any time.
What are the benefits of this program?
You’ll get short, engaging lessons with a real teacher covering all key areas of literacy acquisition. That includes; phonics, words and spelling, punctuation and grammar, read-alongs, sing-alongs, tips for life and inspirational interview lessons all which can be completed in approx. 10 minutes a day with flexible pacing, videos, worksheets, gifts and more.
What is covered in the lessons?
Topics include; phonics, spelling, punctuation & grammar, read-along stories, sing-along songs, tips for life, and inspirational interviews.
Why are the lessons only 10 minutes long?
The short format helps maintain focus and reduces overwhelm, making it easier for students to engage consistently.
How is the course structured and conducted?
It is video-streamed lessons with a real teacher with worksheets that can be accessed during the lessons or downloaded and printed out. Users progress through levels automatically and sequentially.
Can we jump ahead if my child is advanced?
Yes – but be warned skipping too many lessons may leave gaps in understanding.
What are the computer system requirements?
You need a computing device with internet access.
Can the subscription be paused?
You can cancel and restart your membership as needed.
What happens if my child already knows some content?
The extra revision can be very important when children are learning sequentially . But… you can use the lesson index to skip ahead, the program is designed to be systematic so users don’t miss essential foundations and micro-skills or create gaps in learning.
Why use video tutorials?
Video combines visual and auditory learning. It also allows a ‘real person’ to teach and connect on a personal level making lessons engaging and relational.
How do we access and watch the lessons?
Log into the app with your username and password via a computer, tablet or smartphone, stream the videos and access the worksheets.
Why is the program called “The Ten Minute Tutor”?
Because each lesson is designed to be approx. 10 minutes long to make it fast and to provide bite-sized learning that is easily digestible and remembered, with time for revision of past learning
How long do I have access?
As a monthly subscription you can access this program for as long as you want.
What does it cost?
Options include monthly payments $US $9.95 per month or a single yearly payment of US$97.
Is there a money back guarantee?
Yes — a 30-day 100% money back guarantee is offered and users can cancel at any time.
Are there contract lock-ins?
No — there are no lock-in contracts.
Can multiple family members use the program?
Each user will require their own subscription.
What if my child dislikes handwriting?
Worksheets are designed to avoid handwriting but the use of highlighters, felt tips and other easy to manipulate writing utensils are encouraged to aid memory retention. The program is a balance of video and follow along worksheets which can be viewed on the screen or printed out.
How were the lessons created?
The Ten Minute Tutor lessons were developed through years of researching dyslexia friendly reading and spelling programs. The lessons combine 100’s of evidence-based, multi-sensory teaching and learning strategies, and in-depth analysis of the English language system. Creator Liz Dunoon, is an educator with experience working in schools and raising three children with dyslexia, and has incorporated 14 years of program feedback to set users up for immediate success.
What is Liz Dunoon’s role?
Liz is your program teacher: she created the curriculum, appears in the videos, and supports students learning journey.
Can the program help children with learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia)?
Yes — it is designed specifically to support learners with different needs, including those with dyslexia, a range of SpLD’s, and those who speak English as a second language. This can also work for individuals who have missed out on schooling or have been exposed to poor teaching practices in the past.
How often should students complete the lessons?
Daily sequential lessons are proven to be the most effective and successful, and this program has been carefully designed to gain maximum benefit by completing the lessons in tutorial order. However every lesson is available from day one and users can move through this program as fast or as slow as they choose.
What support is provided?
You have email support, a private Facebook group an FAQ area plus a website www.dyslexiadaily.com filled with free content and complimentary programs and apps.
How do I get started?
Choose a payment plan, register, set up your account, and get instant access to the first lesson. As you complete each lesson you will automatically be directed to the next one in sequential order.
How do I contact support?
Email support@thetenminutetutor.com or use the contact form on the site.
What is the program guarantee?
The program offers a 30-day money back guarantee.
Developmental Dyslexia & Visual Processing
What is developmental dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects how the brain processes written language. It can make reading, spelling, and writing difficult — even when IQ and effort are high.
Is dyslexia the same as a reading delay?
No. A reading delay can often be caught up with extra practice, while dyslexia requires targeted teaching that matches how the brain learns best — using structured, phonics-based and multisensory instruction.
What are the early signs of dyslexia?
Trouble rhyming, slow speech development, confusing similar-sounding words, and difficulty remembering letter names or sounds are early indicators.
Can dyslexia be “cured”?
Dyslexia is not a disease, so no cure is required — but dyslexia can be effectively managed and overcome with time and effort. With the right teaching and learning strategies, most individuals learn to read and write successfully. Repetitive practice also known as brain training and consistent revision and memorization strategies in areas of learning difficulty can see huge benefits for struggling readers and spellers.
How common is dyslexia?
Around 1 in 10 people have some level of dyslexia, though many go undiagnosed. It often runs in families.
What causes dyslexia?
It’s genetic and neurological. Brain imaging shows differences in how the left hemisphere processes sounds and symbols, particularly when connecting letters to sounds. Visual processing differences (not relating to how the eyes work, but the occipital lobe in the brain) can also cause difficulty with printed text.
How is dyslexia diagnosed?
A qualified psychologist or specialist teacher conducts assessments covering phonological awareness, visual processing, reading, spelling, memory, and processing speed.
What’s the difference between dyslexia and ADHD?
Dyslexia affects language and visual processing, while ADHD impacts attention and impulse control. They often occur together but require different supports.
Do dyslexic students usually have above-average intelligence?
Many do — dyslexia is not linked to intelligence. People with dyslexia are within the normal spectrum of intelligence. Many have cognitive and physical strengths including, creative problem-solving, big-picture thinking, resilience, and visual-spatial strengths along with grit and many others.
Can dyslexia improve with age?
Reading can improve significantly with the right teaching over time. Writing and spelling words may always require additional effort, but confidence and coping strategies grow with the right support.
What is a visual processing issue?
It’s when the eyes work correctly, but the brain struggles to interpret what the eyes see — causing eye strain and words to move, blur, or jumble.
How can I tell if my child has visual processing difficulties?
Look for signs such as skipping lines, mispronouncing graphemes, reversing letters, mixing up words and letter symbols, rubbing eyes, headaches, or saying “the words move” when reading.
Is visual processing the same as vision problems?
No. Vision problems are about how well the eyes see; visual processing is about how the brain interprets the images. People with 20/20 vision can still have visual processing difficulties.
Can coloured overlays or tinted glasses help?
Research tells us that 15-20% of individuals benefit from coloured lenses or tinted overlays if they have visual processing difficulties (sometimes referred to as Irlen Syndrome, a term coined by Helen Irlen). Assessment by a behavioural optometrist or a visual processing specialist is advised and on some occasions may help determine the best colour to reduce visual stress.
Are eye exercises, vision therapy and patching of one eye effective?
Yes. For some visual tracking or convergence issues — vision therapy and eye patching can improve how the eyes work together. As a part of this journey literacy instruction must also be offered to aid remediation to enable the student the ability to catch up quickly once the visual processing issues have been reduced.
Does screen time make visual processing issues worse?
Long periods of close focus on computing devices can cause eye fatigue. In severe cases of gaming addiction or long hours of computing work, too much time spent on devices can inadvertently train the eyes/brain to operate more effectively at a reduced focal length affecting ongoing visual processing ability for longer distances. For this reason encourage frequent breaks, a change of scenery and use screen filters or larger fonts.
Should my child see an optometrist or an educational specialist first?
It depends on the child and their learning difficulties. Both can help — an optometrist can rule out eyesight problems, and an educational specialist can assess how reading and spelling are affected by a range of brain processing differences. You will need to access an experienced visual processing specialist to diagnose a visual processing deficit.
Can visual processing issues exist without dyslexia?
Yes. Some children have only visual processing difficulties, while others have both. They can look similar but require different approaches. In both cases reading and spelling support may be required.
What type of teaching works best for dyslexia?
A structured, cumulative, multisensory program that teaches reading and spelling explicitly and logically (like The Ten Minute Tutor) works best.
What does “multisensory learning” mean?
It means using sight, sound, touch, and movement together — for example, saying a word aloud while tracing it in sand or on paper. This strengthens memory pathways.
How can I support my child’s reading at home?
Read aloud together daily, use audiobooks, focus on short, positive sessions, and celebrate effort more than accuracy.
Why does my child reverse letters like b and d?
Letter reversals are common up to age 8 but may persist in those individuals with dyslexia or visual processing difficulties. Multisensory letter-formation exercises serve as a reminder of letter direction and can help to correct them.
What are good assistive technologies for dyslexia?
Text-to-speech readers, speech-to-text tools, audiobooks, and spell-checking software can all make learning more accessible.
Can video-based learning help dyslexic students?
Absolutely — videos engage auditory and visual channels together, reducing reading strain and improving comprehension.
How long does it take to see improvement?
With consistent, targeted practice, most students see changes within a few weeks, though progress rates vary.
Should I tell my child they have dyslexia?
Yes — being open and positive helps them understand their brain works differently, and that there is nothing wrong with them. It can boost self-esteem and motivation.
How do I talk to teachers about my child’s dyslexia?
Share your child’s assessment results, describe what works at home, and ask for reasonable adjustments like extra time, audiobooks, or smaller chunks of work.
What emotional challenges come with dyslexia?
Frustration, anxiety, and low confidence are common. Building successful life experiences and focusing on strengths is key to emotional wellbeing.
Can dyslexic learners become successful adults?
Definitely. Many entrepreneurs, inventors, and artists are dyslexic — success comes from finding the right learning strategies and using their creative strengths.
Where can I find ongoing support and resources?
Websites like Dyslexia Daily, and national dyslexia associations offer community support, expert advice, and learning programs. You can find many of these on the global directory on the website www.dyslexiadaily.com