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#28 Debunking the Top 10 Dyslexia Myths (Part 1)
If you are unsure about what to believe about dyslexia and are looking for factual information, this episode is for you.Ā
In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, this is the first part in a two-part series debunking the...
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#27 The Magic of Child Find - What Is It and Why Is It Important?
If youāve tried to get your child tested for dyslexia, but ran into barriers because they donāt attend public school, this episode is for you.Ā
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Child Find is a resource thatās part of the Individuals with...
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#26 6 Steps for Setting Up an Effective Homework Routine
Even though I donāt believe in (most) homework assignments, itās a staple in traditional school systems that isn't going away anytime soon. However, there are strategies to make it less overwhelming for students and...
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#25 Prepping Your Dyslexic Child for the New School Year: 8 Steps to a Smooth Start
Many students with dyslexia experience an added layer of anxiety as they anticipate the start of a new school year. Between different routines, coursework, and teachers, itās common for dyslexic students to feel...
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#24 Traveling with a Dyslexic Child
Traveling with a dyslexic child has its own unique set of challenges. You may have found it difficult to navigate these challenges and find ways to create an easier future travel experience. In this episode, Iām...
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#23 Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics: A Nesting Doll Trifecta
Wherever you are on your journey with dyslexia, you may have come across terms like phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics. In this episode, Iām breaking downĀ the skills within each term, and how each...
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#22 Writing Instruction - The Final Frontier
I recently took a 3-day Writing Revolution training course, and in this episode, Iām sharing key takeaways and unpacking how this methodology can be applied to writing instruction for students with (and without)...
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#21 A 504 Plan vs An IEP - What's The Difference?
The 504 Plan and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) were both created under federal laws and provide accommodations and support to students with disabilities at no cost to the family. They share the same end...
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#20 Dyslexia and Summer Therapy - Yes or No?
Research has shown that many children, especially dyslexic children, will lose reading skills over the summer without some support. If your child has been working hard with a dyslexia therapist after school all year...
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#19. Dysgraphia - The Forgotten 'Dys'
It's estimated that up to 33% of the population has an issue with handwriting. This can often be a case of dysgraphia, which many students with dyslexia also have, and is often overlooked.
Dysgraphia is more than a...
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#18 Grade Retention - Yes or No?
While retention can happen anytime during your child's school year, it usually happens at the end of the third grade. The reason? Many states have legislation that requires schools to consider retaining a student if...
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#17 Mandatory Standardized Testing and Dyslexia - 7 Strategies for Making It Through
For most students, standardized testing means disrupted schedules, increased anxiety, and the pressure to perform. For a student with dyslexia or a neurodivergent brain, that experience is often amplified. In this...
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