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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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#16 Multisensory Instruction: What is it?
Multisensory instruction is often listed as a key component in many reading approaches and curriculums. In this episode, we are diving into what multisensory techniques are and how they can be helpful for a dyslexic...
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#15 Print-to-Speech or Speech-to-Print?
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...
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#14 What is the OG Approach and Guiding Principles?
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...
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#13 How the Brain Learns to Read
The dyslexic brain and non-dyslexic brain are not the same. The dyslexic brain not only processes language differently, it's also structurally different. For instance, when it comes to reading and writing, dyslexic...
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#12 Should I Tell My Child They Have Dyslexia and How?
Once you receive your childâs dyslexia diagnosis, you might feel lost about how to share the news with them. In my experience, one of the most supportive things that you can do is have a discussion about it and give...
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#11 Dyslexia, ADHD or Both?
Dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a lot of overlap. It can be difficult to tell if your child is struggling because of dyslexia or ADHD. In this episode, I highlight the signs and...
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#10 12 Questions to Ask at a Dyslexia IEP Meeting
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...
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#9 Are We There Yet - How Long Does A Dyslexia Remediation Really Take?
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, itâs almost impossible to give a clear, guaranteed timeline...
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#8 Searching for a Unicorn - Finding an Appropriate Outside Service Provider
Many students with dyslexia can benefit from having extra support outside of their individualized learning plan. If youâre unhappy with the quality or quantity of services your child is receiving at school, it might...
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