💙 Helper’s Guide: Supporting a Friend with Dyslexia

You don’t need to be a teacher. Support can be simple, gentle, and playful.
Here are ways to stand beside your friend and make words less heavy.

🌱 Day-to-day Supports

  • Break words into small chunks together (buddy decoding).
  • Mirror back scrambled messages so he feels understood.
  • Encourage voice-to-text for messages to reduce frustration.

🎨 Creative Aids

  • Color-code syllables to make reading playful.
  • Use dyslexia-friendly fonts like OpenDyslexic.
  • Start with doodles or mind-maps before full sentences.

🤝 Emotional Helpers

  • Celebrate meaning over spelling — “I got what you meant.”
  • Frame assistive tools as power-ups, not crutches.
  • Be a safe space for venting without judgment.

📚 Learning Boosters

  • Try Touch-Type Read & Spell (TTRS) for bite-sized lessons.
  • Pair audiobooks with text to reinforce reading.
  • Use text-to-speech apps (Speechify, NaturalReader) so he can hear his own writing.

💡 Remember: keep it light, playful, and human.
Your presence and patience matter more than perfect spelling.