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#40 {Guest Spotlight} Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the International Dyslexia Association with Jessica Hamman
In celebration of the International Dyslexia Associationās (IDA) 75th anniversary, the IDA is dedicating the recent issue of its journal, Perspectives, to structured literacy. In this episode, I speak with Jessica...
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#39 5 Unexpected Ways Dyslexia Affects Everyday Life
When people talk about dyslexia and how it affects people, the focus is almost always on improving a childās learning environment. They rarely talk about how the effects show up in everyday life. In this episode, I...
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#38 How Can I Help My Dyslexic Child Meet the Schoolās Foreign Language Requirement?
Foreign language requirements can be incredibly frustrating for dyslexic students, especially after already spending so long to manage reading and writing in their own language. In this episode, I discuss...
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#37 Can My Dyslexic Child Really Get Multisensory Instruction Online?
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Some things arenāt as good online as they are āin real life,ā but multisensory learning isnāt one of them! In this episode, I share how multisensory learning instruction can be carried out effectively online,...
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#36 Do I Really Have to Teach My Dyslexic Child Grammar and Punctuation?
The difference between āLetās eat, Grandmaā and āLetās eat Grandmaā is substantial! Grammar and punctuation provide clarity and understanding that, without them, make language hard to understand. Today, Iām discussing...
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#35 7 Ways to Help the Dyslexic in Your Life Find and Give Themselves Grace
Weāve all heard that pesky little voice in our heads say something like, āWell, you shouldāve done XYZ, but you didnāt.ā Many dyslexics experience negative self-talk. I know I have! Reminding ourselves to be graceful...
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#34 How to Help Your Dyslexic Child Find Their Passion
If you do a quick Google search, you'll find so many examples of successful adults with dyslexia who have found their passion and are thriving. Some of the famous personalities include director Steven Spielberg, actor...
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#33 What Does a Typical IEP Agenda Look Like?
IEP season is here and many of us are getting ready to attend our (first) IEP meetings. If youāre a parent of a dyslexic student, you may be curious about what to expect. In this episode, I break down the IEP agenda...
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#32 Are Audiobooks Cheating?
Are audiobooks and immersion readers just a new way to cheat? The short answer is no. In this episode, I share information on audiobooks and immersion readers, and the positive impact they can have on reading...
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#31 What are the 3 Tiers of RtI and Where Does Dyslexia Intervention Fit In?
I recently had a parent contact me who was confused about RtI Tier 2 language used in a meeting. (And rightfully so!) Itās not uncommon to feel like your head is spinning after an education meeting where different...
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#30 My Why - Discovering Dyslexia: A 5-Day Exploration and Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP
December is traditionally known as a month of joy and celebration ā ātis the season! Join me as I open the doors to my WHY and celebrate the launch of two courses to support the Untangling Literacy community:...
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#29 Debunking the Top 10 Dyslexia Myths (Part 2)
Continuing with our series on dyslexia myths, Iām debunking the top five things that people get wrong about dyslexia. Contrary to popular belief, people with dyslexia donāt simply confuse numbers and letters. More...
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