Lois Letchford's journey into teaching dyslexia began when she faced the challenge of teaching her own son, Nicholas. He struggled with reading and had been labeled as having a low IQ. However, by homeschooling him and adapting her teaching methods to his specific needs, she was able to help him become an exceptional learner. This experience inspired her to retrain as a literacy specialist and focus on teaching children who struggle with reading and learning.
Lois has specialized in teaching children with dyslexia, developmental language disorder, hyperlexia, and other learning disabilities. Her approach involves adapting lessons to meet the specific needs of each individual student and teaching them not only how to read and write but also how to learn.
As a District Reading Specialist in Lubbock, Texas, Lois spent seven years working with children aged 7-16 who had failed to learn to read. Her dedication to her students and passion for teaching has led her to publish her memoir, Reversed, which tells the story of her journey as a teacher and her experiences helping children with learning disabilities.
In summary, Lois Letchford's approach involves adapting lessons to meet the specific needs of each individual student and teaching them not only how to read and write, but also how to learn.