#60 Summer Rewind Series: Are We There Yet - How Long Does A Dyslexia Remediation Really Take?
Summer has arrived, and I’m taking a moment to look back at some of the most impactful episodes to date! I know this season brings a mix of relaxation and planning, especially for families navigating dyslexia. That's why I wanted to bring you our "Summer Rewind" series, a curated selection of previously aired episodes packed with valuable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to help you support your child's literacy journey through the warmer months and beyond. This episode, Are We There Yet - How Long Does A Dyslexia Remediation Really Take?, originally aired back in December of 2022, and I hope you enjoy listening to it again (or for the first time)!
In this episode, I explore the different factors that go into your child’s success with an interventionist. Your child’s age, individual needs, and the intensity of their instruction all play major roles in their ability to make meaningful progress.
My go-to answer when parents ask how long dyslexia remediation takes is that this process is a marathon, not a sprint. You should anticipate challenges and celebrate milestones along the way.
Listen in to learn more about what to expect when it comes to predicting and tracking your child’s progress!
My Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP course walks you through every step of the identification and support process. I offer two options: the course itself, which gives you all the tools and templates you need to advocate for your child, or the course paired with a comprehensive literacy evaluation. Either way, you'll have a roadmap to follow instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, and you can learn more and apply now at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/continuethejourney!
My brand-new mini-course, From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered.
Topics Covered:
- Why there's no quick fix for dyslexia remediation and you have to beware of promises for rapid-level grade jumps [1:00]
- The key factors influencing dyslexia remediation and the reasons that it's such a complex equation [1:43]
- How the intensity of specialized instruction significantly impacts progress [2:49]
- The "Matthew Effect" in reading and how the longer you wait for dyslexia intervention, the harder it becomes for your child to catch up [3:51]
- Why dyslexia instruction progresses a multi-year journey beyond the foundational skills [5:25]
Key Takeaways
- Dyslexia remediation is a highly individualized and long-term process and there's no one-size-fits-all timeline.
- Early and consistent specialized instruction is crucial for managing dyslexia.
- Dyslexia intervention is comprehensive and it extends beyond just basic phonics.
When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you:
Join the waitlist to find out when my long-awaited course, Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP, opens up again!
Subscribe to my Podcast Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid.
Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? Book a call to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read.
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