Navigating Dyslexia Together
The Expert Toolkit
Five Things Every Parent Should Know
Four expert perspectives. Twenty practical takeaways. One conversation to help you support your child with dyslexia at school, at home, and beyond.
September 16, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
Free Registration
Presented in Partnership
What Do the Experts Wish Every Parent of a Child With Dyslexia Knew?
What Do the Experts Wish Every Parent of a Child With Dyslexia Knew?
Back-to-school can bring a lot of questions, especially when your child learns differently.
For this special Navigating Dyslexia Together panel, professionals from four areas of expertise will each share the five things they most want parents of children with dyslexia to know as they head into a new school year.
You'll hear practical insights on:
Dyslexia & IEP Advocacy
Speech, Language & Literacy
Executive Function
Mental Health & Self-Esteem
Then, bring your questions for a live moderated Q&A with the panel.
Back-to-school can bring a lot of questions, especially when your child learns differently.
For this special Navigating Dyslexia Together panel, professionals from four areas of expertise will each share the five things they most want parents of children with dyslexia to know as they head into a new school year.
You'll hear practical insights on:
Dyslexia & IEP Advocacy
Speech, Language & Literacy
Executive Function
Mental Health & Self-Esteem
Then, bring your questions for a live moderated Q&A with the panel.
Meet the Panel
Lorraine Hightower
Certified Dyslexia Advocate & Consultant
Lorraine Hightower & Associates
Dyslexia & IEP Advocacy
Nada Abderrhaman
CCC-SLP
The Reading & Language Learning Center
Speech, Language & Literacy
Dr. Rachna Varia
Clinical Psychologist
MindWell Psychology
Mental Health
Lindsey Thoms
Executive Director & Co-Owner
The StudyPro
Executive Function
What You'll Get
✓ 20 practical back-to-school takeaways
✓ Four complementary professional perspectives
✓ Live audience Q&A
✓ Downloadable Expert Toolkit
✓ Event recording for all registrants
✓ Free to attend
Can't attend live? Save your spot anyway and we'll send you the recording and Expert Toolkit.
About Navigating Dyslexia Together
Navigating Dyslexia Together is a free monthly virtual event series created through a partnership between The Reading & Language Learning Center (RLLC) and Lorraine Hightower & Associates.
Designed for parents and caregivers navigating dyslexia and related learning differences, this series combines clinical expertise and educational advocacy to help families feel informed, empowered, and supported.
Each session focuses on practical, real-world topics families encounter throughout their journey, providing clear information, actionable strategies, and opportunities to ask questions in a supportive environment.
What Families Can Expect
- Expert guidance from trusted professionals
- Practical strategies you can use right away
- Opportunities to ask questions and learn from others
- Support for both academic and emotional needs
Our goal is to help families feel more informed, more confident, and less alone.
A Collaborative Partnership
Navigating Dyslexia Together brings together clinical expertise and educational advocacy to provide families with trusted guidance, practical strategies, and support throughout their dyslexia journey.
The Reading & Language Learning Center
The Reading & Language Learning Center provides evidence-based speech-language, literacy, and dyslexia services designed to help children build skills, confidence, and long-term success.
Lorraine Hightower & Associates
Lorraine Hightower & Associates helps families understand educational systems, navigate school supports, and advocate effectively for their children throughout their educational journey.
Stay Connected
Navigating Dyslexia Together is an ongoing monthly series.
Each event explores a different topic relevant to families raising children with dyslexia and related learning differences.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been navigating dyslexia for years, you'll find practical information, trusted guidance, and a community that understands.
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