NeuroStars Phonics Factory

05/27/2026

We are excited to officially share that NeuroStars Phonics Factory is now a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! 🎉

This milestone represents so much more than paperwork. It reflects our continued commitment to supporting neurodivergent learners through structured literacy intervention, affirming educational support, parent education, and community-centered programming.

What began as a deeply personal journey has continued to grow into a mission dedicated to helping exceptional learners become confident readers in environments that honor how they learn best.

We are incredibly grateful for every family, supporter, educator, and community member who has encouraged and supported this work along the way. Your support helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for neurodivergent learners and their families.

As we prepare for our upcoming August programming and the launch of our Autism Homeschool Coaching Program, we are excited for what lies ahead and thankful to have our community alongside us on this journey.

Thank you for believing in our mission. 💙

05/01/2026

Founder’s Message | A Full-Circle Moment

My son is the heart behind this work and a big part of the vision that led to NeuroStars Phonics Factory. Having him with me at our vendor table during the Autism Awareness Festival made this moment especially meaningful.

What started as a personal journey has grown into a mission to support neurodivergent learners and their families through literacy, advocacy, and care. NeuroStars Phonics Factory was created to provide neuro-affirming literacy support for autistic and other neurodivergent learners.

04/25/2026

This event is a great opportunity to connect with community resources and with other families who are learning to navigate their autism journey. 🩵🧩

Autism Awareness Fair to connect Middle Georgia families with resources and support (Find the link below 👇 in the first comment!)

04/23/2026

We’re excited to share that NeuroStars Phonics Factory will be a vendor at the Autism Awareness Fair on Saturday, April 25 in Macon. Stop by our table to learn more about our literacy support for neurodivergent learners. We’d love to see you there.

04/17/2026

As the school year winds down, our students are still growing. During today’s afterschool station rotation, students moved between computer-based comprehension work and a hands on vocabulary activity, building skills in ways that keep learning engaging and meaningful.

04/02/2026

Founder’s Message | Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. 🩵🧩
Today is Autism Awareness Day. April 2.

I am proud to share something many in our NeuroStars Phonics Factory community may not know. I am a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, an organization that has publicly embraced autism acceptance as part of its service initiatives.

That alignment is deeply meaningful to me. I am not only the Founder of NeuroStars Phonics Factory. I am also the mother of an autistic son. The work we do is not abstract. It is lived. It is personal. It is rooted in creating neuro-affirming literacy spaces where autistic learners and their families feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Seeing autism acceptance championed within sisterhood and service reflects the same values of inclusion, belonging, and dignity that guide our mission every day.

The autism spectrum represents diverse strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences. This month and every month, we remain committed to building structured, supportive environments where autistic students are supported and celebrated exactly as they are.

— Shecondria Duncan
Founder, NeuroStars Phonics Factory

03/20/2026

Spots are still available for Power Up Reading Camp!

Power Up Reading Camp is Now Enrolling!

As the school year comes to a close, many families are still searching for meaningful reading support. Power Up Reading Camp was created for students in grades 2–4 who need continued reinforcement of foundational literacy skills while also helping prevent summer learning loss.

Through small-group, multisensory instruction grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach (Science of Reading aligned), students strengthen:
• phonics and decoding
• fluency
• vocabulary
• comprehension
• reading confidence

During the final week of camp, students participate in our structured Power Up Reading Walk in downtown Macon, applying decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in real-world settings. This culminating experience reinforces how literacy connects to community, culture, and everyday life.

We’re proud to provide a space where struggling readers can grow, build confidence, and return to school stronger.

📩 Scan the QR code on the flyer to visit our website or send us a message to learn more about enrollment.

03/15/2026

Building Strong Readers One Story at a Time

During our Saturday Comprehension Session, a student explored the story behind Katy Perry’s Roar through a multimodal literacy approach.

We intentionally analyzed each form of text. The student first engaged with the music video as a visual text, then listened closely to the song as an auditory text, and later examined the lyrics displayed on the computer as written text. Together, we identified the beginning, middle, and end of the narrative, discussed the central problem, explored how it was resolved, and reflected on the growth of the main character throughout the story.

By examining each modality individually and then bringing that understanding together, comprehension skills were strengthened in a way that was thoughtful, engaging, and confidence-building.

When students see that they can analyze, discuss, and truly understand what they’re reading and hearing, their confidence begins to roar too!

03/09/2026

Power Up Reading Camp is Now Enrolling!

As the school year comes to a close, many families are still searching for meaningful reading support. Power Up Reading Camp was created for students in grades 2–4 who need continued reinforcement of foundational literacy skills — while also helping prevent summer learning loss.

Through small-group, multisensory instruction grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach, students strengthen phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and reading confidence in a supportive, encouraging environment.

During the final week of camp, students participate in our structured Power Up Reading Walk in downtown Macon — applying their decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in real-world settings. This culminating experience reinforces how literacy connects to community, culture, and everyday life.

We are proud to provide a space where struggling readers can grow, build confidence, and return to school stronger.

📩 Visit our website by scanning the QR code on the flyer or send us a message to learn more about enrollment.

02/18/2026

We’re honored to have been featured on Dyslexia Campus!

This article shared the story behind NeuroStars Phonics Factory and our mission to support learners through reading intervention. Read it below:

Discover how Shecondria Duncan's NeuroStars Phonics Factory empowers neurodiverse students in Macon, GA, through personalized literacy instruction.