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A Practical Guide to Removing Literacy Barriers for Neurodiverse Learners

Today’s classrooms are neurodiverse by default. But many reading challenges aren’t caused by ability—they’re caused by instruction that relies on inference, overloads working memory, or leaves strategies unspoken.

This practical guide shows how explicit, systematic literacy instruction strengthens Tier 1 teaching so neurodiverse learners can access the same learning goals as their peers—without referrals, guesswork, or lowered rigor.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Reduce cognitive load for learners with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and anxiety
  • Make reading strategies visible through explicit, step-by-step instruction
  • Support executive functioning with predictable routines and visual structures
  • Strengthen Tier 1 literacy instruction without lowering expectations

Let’s Eradicate Illiteracy Together!