# GoLexic

> The App for children with dyslexia and reading difficulties


## Posts

- [ADHD and Dyslexia: What Research Says +  Practical Tips for Parents](https://golexic.com/blog/adhd-and-dyslexia-practical-tips-for-parents/): As many as 30% to 50% of dyslexic children also show signs of ADHD. While managing dual diagnoses can feel daunting, you are not alone. Let's take a closer look at the connection between the two and how to manage it.
- [Is Gamification Effective in Learning to Read?](https://golexic.com/blog/is-gamification-effective-in-learning-to-read/): Gamification applies game mechanics to non-game environments, like education, to engage and motivate learners.
- [How Does Spoken Language Set the Foundation for Learning to Read?](https://golexic.com/blog/spoken-language-foundation-for-learning-to-read/): The process of learning to read doesn’t begin with the alphabet itself, but is deeply rooted in the spoken language skills that children develop from a very early age.
- [Making GoLexic more accessible](https://golexic.com/blog/making-golexic-more-accessible/): In 2023, GoLexic received funding from the European Union, under the Women TechEU initiative. Let's look back at what this initiative helped us accomplish in the last 10 months!
- [What are Decodable Texts?](https://golexic.com/blog/what-are-decodable-texts/): In the GoLexic reading programme, children strengthen their reading skills using decodable texts. How are these texts different from the texts usually used for reading instruction?
- [6 Reasons why learning to read should be taught](https://golexic.com/blog/6-reasons-why-learning-to-read-should-be-taught/): As parents, all we want is to equip our children with all the tools to grow up happy, and fulfilled. One of the most important of these is being a good reader. What we don't often talk about is how children's cognitive and social development benefits from the process of learning to read. 
- [Speaking and reading skills: How Strong Oral Language Skills Set the Stage for Reading Success](https://golexic.com/blog/speaking-and-reading-skills-how-strong-oral-language-skills-set-the-stage-for-reading-success/): And even though learning to talk doesn’t require any literacy skills, learning to read and write requires language skills. In fact, oral language skills are key to strong literacy development. Research has shown that listening and speaking skills have a direct relationship to the skills needed for reading and writing. 
- [The 5 Components of the Science of Reading](https://golexic.com/blog/the-5-components-of-the-science-of-reading/): A few decades ago, cognitive scientists compiled the research and identified five components of effective literacy instruction. This research is known as the Science of Reading.
- [22 Books for dyslexic children](https://golexic.com/blog/books-for-dyslexic-children/): Finding the right books for someone with dyslexia or reading difficulties can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, we asked some parents about which books their dyslexic children enjoyed reading. Here are some of the books they recommend, listed by age group. Yes, that also includes some books to help you wrap your head around dyslexia. Take a look.
- [British Actor Tom Holland on dyslexia: How his difference became a strength](https://golexic.com/blog/british-actor-tom-holland-on-dyslexia-how-his-difference-became-a-strength/): At Golexic, we believe that everyone, including those with dyslexia, can achieve success. That's why we want to share with you the stories of successful dyslexic celebrities and reknown figures from time to time. 
- [Are bilingual children dyslexic in both languages?](https://golexic.com/blog/is-dyslexia-experienced-by-bilingual-individuals-limited-to-one-language/): One interesting aspect of dyslexia is how it manifests itself differently in different languages. Bilingual individuals who speak more than one language can experience dyslexia in all languages. 
- [Dyslexia strengths and career paths](https://golexic.com/blog/dyslexia-strengths-and-career-paths/): Dyslexia is not only about struggles with reading. It can also often involve specific strengths or ‘superpowers’. And for inspiration, here are some jobs and careers in which dyslexics do particularly well.
- [Parenting strategies to nurture dyslexic children and their growth](https://golexic.com/blog/dyslexia-and-parenting-strategies-for-raising-a-child-with-dyslexia-and-nurturing-their-strengths/): While it can be a challenging journey for children and their parents, it is important to remember that dyslexia does not define a child's potential or future success.
- [(re-)Building your child’s self-esteem when they have dyslexia](https://golexic.com/blog/building-your-child-s-self-esteem-when-they-have-dyslexia/): Children with dyslexia and special educational needs often face challenges in their daily life, including stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
- [Reading comprehension: Why early dyslexia Intervention matters](https://golexic.com/blog/reading-comprehension-and-dyslexia/): It’s not just about school results. Early intervention makes a big difference in helping children to overcome learning challenges and reach their full potential.
- [Navigating the Intersection of ADHD and Dyslexia: Overlapping Symptoms and Unique Needs](https://golexic.com/blog/navigating-the-intersection-of-adhd-and-dyslexia-overlapping-symptoms-and-unique-needs/): ADHD and dyslexia are two distinct neurobehavioral conditions that can occur independently or together, often with overlapping symptoms.
- [Is dyslexia a disability?](https://golexic.com/blog/is-dyslexia-a-disability/): Classifying dyslexia as a disability has helped establish a legal basis to provide support and prevent discrimination again dyslexics. It has been helpful to recognise dyslexia as a disability but we believe that we should be careful in labeling dyslexia as a disability or handicap outside of this legal discussion.
- [Dyslexia diagnosis: The Journey from Identification to Diagnosis](https://golexic.com/blog/dyslexia-diagnosis-the-journey-from-identification-to-diagnosis/): A formal diagnosis of dyslexia can provide a comprehensive report detailing your child’s strengths and weaknesses, helping you and your child’s school determine the best approach to support their learning.
- [Is it reading difficulties or dyslexia?](https://golexic.com/blog/is-it-reading-difficulties-or-dyslexia/): Much like a spectrum, the boundary between dyslexia and “expected” reading abilities is not exactly clear-cut, which means that children who have reading problems may not be classified as dyslexic.
- [What to expect from a professional dyslexia assessment](https://golexic.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-a-professional-dyslexia-assessment/): Getting a dyslexia assessment: A short guide for parents who suspect their child is dyslexic. Key Takeaways: So you’ve done some research on dyslexia and know how to recognise some of the most common signs of dyslexia. If you suspect your child has dyslexia or reading difficulties, the next step would be to get your child professionally evaluated for dyslexia. This blog post will explore the different stages of the procedure and will include some personal testimonials and experiences from parents who have already been through the process themselves. Why is a professional assessment critical? If you notice your child […]

## Pages

- [GoLexic App Terms & Conditions](https://golexic.com/golexic-app-terms-conditions/): Terms and Conditions
- [Back to school](https://golexic.com/lp-back-to-school/): The app for children who struggle with reading or dyslexia Improve reading skills at home 1st month free for new users: find our back-to-school offer below ⬇️ Reading intervention made easy Rooted in science and built for children who struggle with reading, GoLexic offers an interactive, voice-based training App. Our App is built to ensure steady progress: children can use it independently if they want to, and practise together with their parents when they need to. Only 15 Minutes a Day Every day, the App prepares a training session for your child, allowing them to fully focus without cognitive overload. […]
- [Exercises questions​](https://golexic.com/help/exercises-questions/): GoLexic Help Center Exercise-related questions Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon
- [General App questions](https://golexic.com/help/general-app-questions/): GoLexic Help Center General App-related questions On what device can I use the app The GoLexic App is available on iPhones and iPads. Compatible devices: iPhone: iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR / iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max / iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12Pro, 12 Pro Max. iPad: iPad Air 2, 3 / iPad Mini 4, 5 / iPad 5th, 6th, 7th generation (2017, 2018, 2019) / iPad Pro 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020) or newer. The App requires iOS 15.0 or newer. Is the App Available on Android? Currently, the GoLexic App is not […]
- [Subscriptions & payments​](https://golexic.com/help/subscriptions/): GoLexic Help Center Subscriptions and payments How can I cancel my subscription? Subscriptions are managed by Apple. You can cancel your subscription directly yourself: Go to the AppStore on your device Tap on your Apple ID Go to Subscriptions Find GoLexic among your paid subscriptions Cancel your subscription Your subscription will remain active until the end of your billing period. You can find more information on Apple’s support website: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202039 How can I take a subscription? Currently, all our user subscriptions are managed directly by the AppStore. To take a subscription, you need to download the GoLexic App on an […]
- [GoLexic Help Center](https://golexic.com/help/): GoLexic Help Center How can we help you? General App-related questions Exercises-related questions Managing my user account Subscriptions & payments Contact customer support
- [Datenschutzerklärung ](https://golexic.com/datenschutzerklarung/): Datenschutzerklärung
- [Cookie Policy](https://golexic.com/cookie-policy-eu/)
- [Meet the team](https://golexic.com/meet-the-team/): Why GoLexic? Our story Our purpose: to help families with support that is immediately available and affordable, without compromising on the quality of the intervention Hi there 👋 and welcome to GoLexic. My name is Samantha, and that cutie with the mushroom haircut is my brother Alic. I think we were 3 and 5 on that photo. Alic struggled with reading all his life. He was diagnosed dyslexic quite young but that didn’t help find the right support for him.  I was very aware of what dyslexia is, but it wasn’t always clear to me that I would end up […]
- [Help your child succeed](https://golexic.com/succeed-with-dyslexia-resources/): How to help children succeed with dyslexia Resources for parents Credit to Ketut Subiyanto What does success with dyslexia look like? Success is not just about learning to read and spell perfectly. It’s also about children finding confidence and trust in themselves. This is what we want to explore in this section of the site. Here you will find resources to support you as a parent: frequently asked questions, inspiration, guides and ideas on how to help children succeed with dyslexia. Much of children’s success depends on parents not just supporting their learning needs, but also helping them apprehend their situation […]
- [Careers](https://golexic.com/careers/): Join us! Passionate about technology, education and making an impact? We’re looking for you! There are no vacancies at this time but we welcome spontaneous applications. Email us at careers (@) golexic.com.
- [Supporting students with dyslexia and SEN](https://golexic.com/help-students-with-dyslexia-and-sen/): Helping students with dyslexia It’s now easier to support struggling readers at school Contact us Photo by Max Fischer Built with the support of: A new way to work with struggling readers GoLexic helps students with dyslexia and reading difficulties develop the skills they need to read more fluently – without creating extra work for SENCos and teachers. Only 15 minutes per day​​ The app prepares a short training session for the student by selecting appropriate exercises. The right content is always there, even if you don’t have time to assign it!​ A specialised approach to building literacy skills​ Students […]
- [Teaching reading to struggling readers: our approach](https://golexic.com/our-approach-for-struggling-readers/): Language acquisition Learning to read for struggling readers: Our approach Teaching children to read, differently​ How GoLexic helps your child improve their reading skills GoLexic follows a pragmatic method that has been developed over the span of 20 years and used with children who struggle with reading, in particular dyslexic children. The ABC method by Dyseurope More on this soon on our blog 👀
- [Terms and conditions](https://golexic.com/terms-and-conditions/): TERMS OF USE Legal disclosure Information in accordance with Section 5 TMG GoLexic GmbH Allerstraße 17 12049 Berlin Represented by Samantha Merlivat Contact information Telephone: +49 15236804455 E-Mail: info@golexic.com Internet address: www.golexic.com Register entry Entry in: Handelsregister Register Number: HB 204299 B Register Court: Charlottenburg Capital Initial or original capital: 25,000 € VAT number VAT indentification number in accordance with Section 27 a of the German VAT act: DE322705276 Regulating authority Software development for education programs Graphics and Image Sources shutterstock.com, Pexels.com Disclaimer Accountability for content The contents of our pages have been created with the utmost care. However, we […]
- [Blog](https://golexic.com/blog/): Welcome to the dyslexia blog! How to best support struggling readers Demystifying the science of reading and teaching struggling readers. Contact Us Learn More Quick scroll to content on: Understanding dyslexia Emotional wellbeing Succeeding with dyslexia Reading difficulties Topic: Understanding Dyslexia Dolor ultrices facilisis odio donec massa amet mattis nunc scelerisque nunc tincidunt vitae nunc amet placerat. View All Articles Vulputate hendrerit libero augue etiam Molestie risus, tempor duis tempus diam ornare mauris ac odio bibendum lectus blandit senectus odio nisl. Read More Justo sem condimentum ante aliquam Mattis adipiscing etiam ac feugiat sed consequat a donec ultrices euismod elit […]
- [iOS app for children with dyslexia & reading difficulties](https://golexic.com/dyslexia-reading-app/): How does it work? How the GoLexic app helps your child improve their reading skills Re-building reading and spelling foundations​ The main goal of GoLexic is to support children and their parents by making it easier to improve reading and writing skills. We built this App for dyslexia to help children improve their writing and reading skills as fast as possible, as early as possible. What does it take? It requires re-building the foundations of language starting with letter knowledge, grapheme-phoneme correspondance, and phonological awareness. Then using carefully structured content to build up skills progressively, in a scaffolding manner. Concretely, […]
- [Dyslexia test](https://golexic.com/dyslexia-test/): Is my child dyslexic?​ Our online dyslexia test helps you identify potential signs of dyslexia Take the free online dyslexia test Go to test < 8 minutes We developed this online dyslexia test to help parents asking themselves the question “Is my child dyslexic.” This is a question that rapidly often comes up when their child struggles at school for no clear reason. An online test is often the first step in understanding your child’s difficulties more precisely and assessing the work needed to support them. One thing we want to emphasise is that whether or not a child is dyslexic, […]
- [Early signs of dyslexia and how to spot them?](https://golexic.com/signs-of-dyslexia/): Signs of dyslexia Identifying common signs or “symptoms” of dyslexia & reading challenges Photo by Anita Jankovic What are early signs that your child could have dyslexia or difficulties with reading?​ Catching dyslexia early is important, but it can be difficult. According to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dyslexia and other SpLDs, around 80% of dyslexic students in the UK leave school without a dyslexia diagnosis. There are a lot of signs to look out for, but dyslexia is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ diagnosis. Every child with dyslexia and reading difficulties experiences different strengths and weaknesses, which can then translate into […]
- [What is dyslexia](https://golexic.com/what-is-dyslexia/): What is dyslexia? Understanding reading difficulties and what they mean for your child Photo by Max Fischer Defining dyslexia To understand what dyslexia is, we need to take a closer look at reading difficulties more broadly, how you can address them, and what are common misconceptions. Dyslexia is a learning weakness in reading and writing, which impacts the reader’s ability to decode and comprehend written words fluently and with accurate speed.  Dyslexia impacts people’s ability to decode and comprehend written words. Concretely, this means that children with dyslexia have difficulties mapping written letters to the sounds they make. This impacts […]
- [Solution to help dyslexia and reading difficulties](https://golexic.com/): Overcome reading difficulties together, with only 15 minutes a day. The app for dyslexic children & struggling readers Created thanks to the support of: Making it easy for you to help dyslexia and other reading difficulties Supporting a child that struggles with reading and writing is not easy for parents these days. Time is short. Schedules are difficult to align. It’s not easy to know how much practice you should add at home. As a caring parent, you don’t want to overburden a child that’s already dealing with issues at school. As a result, it is easy for families to […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://golexic.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy


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