Dyslexia and Homework

Homework can be especially challenging for children with dyslexia, often affecting reading, spelling, writing, comprehension, memory, processing speed, and overall task completion. These challenges may lead to frustration, avoidance, emotional distress, and reduced confidence at home and in school.

This webinar will help parents, teachers, and professionals better understand how dyslexia can impact homework routines and daily learning. It will also provide practical strategies to make homework more manageable, reduce stress, and support children in building confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand how dyslexia can affect homework routines, including reading, spelling, writing, comprehension, memory, processing speed, and task completion.

Recognise common signs of homework-related frustration, such as avoidance, emotional distress, fatigue, low confidence, or difficulty working independently.

Learn practical strategies to make homework more supportive and manageable for children with dyslexia, while building confidence, literacy skills, and positive learning habits.

Aboaut the Speaker

Understanding Dyslexia Assessment 4 Zara Mirza is an accomplished educator and advocate with a Master’s degree in Inclusion and Special Education from the University of Birmingham. She is an Associate Member of The British Dyslexia Association and a Member of PATOSS-UK.

With over 20 years of experience, Zara has specialized in supporting children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges in both the UK and UAE. Her expertise is underpinned by advanced certifications in Orton-Gillingham, Science of Reading, and other evidence-based approaches.

At TDCC, Zara serves as the Dyslexia Assessor and Head of Learning Support Services, where she plays a vital role in advancing neurodiversity advocacy and promoting inclusive practices. She continues to be a prominent voice for inclusive representation in autism research and interventions.