Our mission is to build confidence and unlock the potential in children with dyslexia through comprehensive, tangible resources.
Our mission is to build confidence and unlock the potential in children with dyslexia through comprehensive, tangible resources.
About Coloring Confidence
Our Story
Coloring Confidence was born from the personal journey of its founder, Julia de Montagnac, a current student at Princeton University, who transformed her struggles with dyslexia into a mission to empower children facing similar challenges. From a young age, Julia faced significant obstacles due to undiagnosed dyslexia. Her academic journey from kindergarten through twelfth grade was marked by late nights, painstakingly working through school material, and developing creative coping mechanisms to manage her difficulties. While Julia’s arduous hard work and relentless spirit resulted in her academic success, the weight of these struggles took a profound toll on her self-esteem, confidence, and led to school-related anxiety.
Driven by a passion for equity and a desire to make a difference, Julia dedicated herself to helping other children with reading struggles. Starting in middle school, she led self-esteem workshops and offered tutoring, but her desire to make a sustainable change took full form during her Girl Scout Gold Award project. During this project, Julia founded Coloring Confidence, focusing on supporting kids with dyslexia.
Our Story Continued…
In her quest to understand and address the challenges faced by these children, Julia connected with neuroscientists and dyslexia therapists across the country. These connections provided her with invaluable insights that not only shaped the foundation of Coloring Confidence but also led to her own diagnosis of severe dyslexia just before her senior year of high school. This diagnosis allowed her to receive the accommodations she had long needed, altering the trajectory of her academic journey.
Coloring Confidence was founded with a clear and powerful mission: to boost the confidence and academic outcomes of elementary school students with dyslexia. The name itself reflects Julia’s belief that building confidence is an ongoing journey, much like the continuous act of coloring. Coloring Confidence strives to create an inclusive space where every child can embrace their unique strengths and thrive. Julia’s story is a testament to her resilience, passion, and determination—qualities that lie at the heart of Coloring Confidence.
The HEART Method
At Coloring Confidence, we have developed H.E.A.R.T., an acronym that encompasses our central values.
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We address the academic, emotional, and social needs of children with dyslexia, ensuring they receive comprehensive tools to overcome all of dyslexia’s challenges.
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We lead with empathy, understanding that each child's journey with dyslexia is unique. We provide an array of tools to meet these children’s unique needs.
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We believe every child deserves access to the necessary resources to succeed, regardless of socioeconomic status. Our mission is to make services financially available to all.
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We empower children to build resilience, helping them turn challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery, fostering confidence and lifelong success.
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We are committed to transforming lives by providing resources that enhance overall well-being, enabling children to thrive.
Global Scale
When you join Coloring Confidence’s community, you are joining a global community of change-makers.
Coloring Confidence is a global force, uniting members of the dyslexic community across all 50 states and over 50 countries. Together, we make up a worldwide movement uncovering the incredible value the dyslexic mind brings to society.
FAQs
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Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability that affects how the brain processes language. It most commonly impacts reading, writing, spelling, and second language learning. Often running in families, dyslexia affects approximately 20% of the world’s population, or 780 million people.
It’s important to understand that dyslexia is not related to intelligence. With the right resources and support, individuals with dyslexia can achieve personal, academic, and professional success.
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Up to 88% of children with dyslexia struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. About 30-50% of dyslexics also face behavioral disorders like ADHD. These challenges can lead to social isolation, higher rates of bullying, and even involvement in delinquent behaviors. Children with dyslexia are twice as likely to experience emotional distress.
Long-term effects of dyslexia include higher risks of school dropout, lower job satisfaction, and increased chances of incarceration—50% of the American prison population is estimated to have dyslexia or another reading disability. Furthermore, adults with dyslexia have a 46% greater chance of attempting suicide.
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Art integration is an alternative teaching method that incorporates the arts into learning. Research shows that this approach is particularly effective for students with dyslexia, who often excel in visual-spatial processing. When lessons are delivered through visual mediums like art, children with dyslexia tend to better understand and engage with the lesson.
Studies have found that art integration can improve focus, self-esteem, and motivation among students with dyslexia. Many dyslexic students participating in art-integrated programs experience enhanced academic performance and greater confidence in their intellectual abilities.
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Meditation and yoga can help your child manage stress and emotions more effectively, lowering the risk of severe long-term effects associated with dyslexia, such as acute emotional distress. Additionally, research has shown that these practices reduce anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, and improve focus by positively influencing the brain areas responsible for emotional and attentional control. Regular engagement with these mindfulness techniques can foster a stronger sense of well-being and confidence, supporting your child's success in personal, academic, and future professional endeavors.
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Confidence Club
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