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Ep 15. Print-to-Speech or Speech-to-Print orton-gillingham podcast print-to-speech reading instruction reading instruction approaches speech-to-print structured literacy Mar 08, 2023

There is a debate in the Structured Literacy world about whether Print-to-speech or Speech-to-print is the more effective approach. Both approaches rely on phonics - matching sounds to their corresponding letter/letter patterns. They differ in that Print-to-speech starts with a letter/letter...

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Ep 14. What is the OG Approach and Guiding Principles? dyslexia orton-gillingham podcast reading instruction Mar 08, 2023

The Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach is known as the "Gold Standard" for teaching dyslexics how to read and write. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Samuel Orton and gifted educator and psychologist, Anna Gillingham, developed a multi-sensory approach to improve reading and writing skills in children with...

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Ep. 10 12 Questions to Ask at a Dyslexia IEP Meeting dyslexia dyslexia service providers evaluation and identification iep orton-gillingham podcast reading instruction Jan 02, 2023

Traditionally, the majority of the annual IEP meetings take place between mid-January through mid-March. In this episode, I share 12 questions that you want to make sure you cover during these meetings and give examples of what good answers should include. 

 

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Ep. 9 Are We There Yet: How Long Does A Dyslexia Remediation Really Take? dyslexia dyslexia service providers orton-gillingham podcast reading instruction Dec 27, 2022

One of the most common questions I hear from parents after they hire a specialist is, how long will it take to get my child up to grade level? Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to give a clear, guaranteed timeline of your child’s progress.

 

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Ep. 8 Searching for a Unicorn: Finding an Appropriate Outside Service Provider dyslexia dyslexia service providers orton-gillingham podcast reading instruction Dec 27, 2022

Many students with dyslexia can benefit from having extra support outside of their individualized learning plan. If you’re unhappy with the quality or quantity of services your child is receiving at school, it might be time to look into a private dyslexia instructor. 

 

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