Dyslexia Journey is a podcast with conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!
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Can You Be Over-Involved In Your Dyslexic Kid’s Life?
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Send us a text In this episode, we respond to a recent CNN article about not doing too much for kids in college: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/16/health/college-student-independence-wellness/index.html. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and inter…
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The Flash Method for Mastering Dyslexia ft. Educator Kim Parra
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Send us a text Kim Parra is a teacher and inventor of the Flash Method for helping dyslexic kids. In this interview, she shares her innovative and fascinating approach to helping dyslexic kids! You can find her online at https://www.flashcardread.com/ Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your…
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How to Get What Your Dyslexic Kid Needs From Their Teachers (Episode 71 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text As a dyslexic kid, your child is going to need extra support at school. Most teachers are fantastic and well-intentioned and want the best for your child. But many of them are overworked, don’t understand learning differences, and may not always be actually doing what is best for your child. So how do you get what your child needs wi…
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10 Tips For A Great New School Year! (Episode 41 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text In this episode, we share 10 specific things you can do right now to ensure that your dyslexic kid starts out the school year strong! Links to a few resources that we mentioned: https://portal.learningally.org/login https://www.grammarly.com/ https://chat.openai.com/ Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you sup…
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Send us a text There's a lot of misinformation out there about #dyslexia. In this episode, we debunk some of the common misconceptions. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to p…
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Supporting Dyslexic Kids and Their Families, ft. Psychologist Leanne Tran
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Send us a text Leanne Tran is an Australian Psychologist who specializes in working with neurodiverse children and their families. You can find her at: https://www.leannetran.com.au/ You can find her podcast, “Parent like a psychologist” wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://learn.leannetran.com.au/podcasts/parent-like-a-psychologist Dyslex…
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Top Signs of Dyslexia in Elementary School Kids (Episode 47 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text Do you suspect that your elementary school-aged kid has dyslexia? Here are some of the top indications to help you identify your child's learning difference. As always, if you suspect that your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, you should consult the appropriate professional for an assessment and diagnosis. Dyslexia Jour…
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How to Make a Difference With Dyslexic Kids Ft. Patricia Zuccala, Educational Consultant
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Send us a text #dyslexia #dyslexic #neurodiversity #learningdifferences Located in Montreal, Patricia is our first guest from a bilingual area! We were excited to discuss her techniques for helping children with dyslexia in both French and English! You can find Patricia online at: https://pzeducationalconsulting.ca/ Or email her at: patriciazuccala…
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Don't Make Assumptions About Your Dyslexic Kid!
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Send us a text Every dyslexic kid is unique, so it's important not to make any assumptions about them! In this episode we talk through several specific assumptions that you or other people in your dyslexic kid's life might be making, and discuss why you should question those assumptions. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help y…
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Managing Dyslexia With Mind Mapping ft. Darius Namdaran, Educator, Advocate, and Entrepreneur
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Send us a text In part 2 of our interview with dyslexic educator, advocate, and entrepreneur Darius Namdaran, we dig into mind mapping, his own parenting journey, and his latest project! Darius Namdaran is host of the Dyslexia Explored podcast and founder of iVVi. Part 1 of the interview is available here. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and exp…
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Dyslexic Voices ft. Darius Namdaran, Educator, Advocate, and Entrepreneur
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Send us a text In this episode of Dyslexic Voices, we enjoyed our conversation with Darius Namdaran, host of the Dyslexia Explored podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6uMjfiRnMCn8JMXGTpWoRA), founder of iVVi (https://www.ivvi.app/) and mind mapping expert! Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child…
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Dyslexia in Everyday Life - Summer Edition! (Ep. 38 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a Text Message. In part 3 of our popular series on dyslexia in everyday life, we discuss five more ways that dyslexia affects everyday life outside of a school setting. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of gu…
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Your Dyslexic Kid on Summer Break! 5 Tips To Make The Most Of It (Ep. 31 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text 5 tips for helping your dyslexic child during summer break! Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connecti…
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When NOT To Use Your #Dyslexia Accommodations
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Send us a text Accommodations for dyslexia in school are critical, but it's also important to think carefully about exactly when and when NOT to use them. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologist…
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Dyslexia Accommodations Aren’t as Glamorous as You Think
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Send us a text Who wouldn’t want extra time on all their tests? Well, it’s not as great as you might think at first... Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslex…
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An Innovative Approach To Teaching Dyslexic Kids ft. Educator and Researcher Dr. Benjamin Powers
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Send us a text Dr. Benjamin Powers is the executive director of The Southport School, an independent day school for neurodiverse children in grades 2-8 who have language-based learning differences and/or ADHD. Powers also serves as president of The Dyslexia Foundation, Founder & Executive Director of The Southport CoLAB, and as Director of the Hask…
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Dyslexia Research Roundup: Some Surprising Findings!
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Send us a text Did you know that dyslexic kids are more likely to have problems with motor skills? We didn’t either! Join us as we review three recent scientific papers about dyslexia. Here are the three papers from the show: Decarli, G, et al. “Motor Skills and Capacities in Developmental Dyslexia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Acta Psyc…
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Dyslexic Voices: Political Psychologist Abby
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Send us a text In this episode of Dyslexic Voices we talk with dyslexic political psychologist Abby! You can find Abby online at https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticalPsychwithAbby Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of gu…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dyslexia Accommodations!
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Send us a text If you have a child with dyslexia, or if you’re starting to investigate this possibility, you’ve probably come across the term “accommodations.” In this video, we demystify this term and go through the various accommodations that you and your child might want to consider. Explanation of accommodations from the International Dyslexia …
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Digging Into Dyslexia With Education Reporter Ann Schimke
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Send us a Text Message. In this engaging interview with Ann Schimke of Chalkbeat Colorado, we dig into her recent reporting around dyslexia, and learn what has surprised her the most! Ann Schimke covers early childhood issues for Chalkbeat Colorado. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the Denver Post. She holds a master’…
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Dyslexic Voices ft. Michaell Magrutsche: Artist, Educator, and More
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Send us a text In this installment of Dyslexic Voices, we had an engaging and wide-ranging conversation with Michaell Magrutsche. Here is his bio: Austrian/Californian Michaell Magrutsche (mag-rootsh) is a multidisciplinary artist, strategist (private, corporate and political) Creativity-Awareness Educator, speaker and author. Michaell works on rai…
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4 Tips For Handling Those Extra-Busy Times With Your #Dyslexic Kid
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Send us a text There are certain times of the year, such as the end of the school year, when things just seem extra-busy. In this episode, we provide four tips for navigating those times. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a …
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How to Get What Your Dyslexic Kid Needs From Their Teachers
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Send us a text As a dyslexic kid, your child is going to need extra support at school. Most teachers are fantastic and well-intentioned and want the best for your child. But many of them are overworked, don’t understand learning differences, and may not always be actually doing what is best for your child. So how do you get what your child needs wi…
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Your Dyslexic Kid: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (Episode 3 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text In this video, we discuss three aspects of dyslexia that you might not realize at first as you support your dyslexic child. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators t…
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Explaining Dyslexia: Nick's Interview on A New Perspective with Tim Sutton
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Send us a text We're pleased to be able to share an interview about dyslexia that Nick did recently with Tim Sutton on A New Perspective. Thanks to Tim Sutton and Griffo Productions for allowing us to share this interview here! ### Start your podcast today! This podcast was produced by by Griffo Productions (griffoproductions.com) Subscribe to our …
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How to Get Your Dyslexic Kid to Do Their Work: 5 Practical Tips
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Send us a text Especially with younger dyslexic kids who are struggling with reading, getting them to sit down and do their homework or practice reading can be a struggle. As parents, we walk a fine line knowing that they need to do this work, but also knowing that it's challenging. In this episode we give you five specific tips for making this go …
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How Much Should You Push Your Dyslexic Kid?
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Send us a text In this video, we explore the reasons that your dyslexic kid might be resistant to trying new things or challenging themself, and provide several practical tips for how much you should push them while respecting their autonomy. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Co…
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Is Your Dyslexic Kid At Risk for Depression and Anxiety? Therapist Interview ft. Donna McCutchen (Episode 21 rebroadcast)
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Send us a text In part 2 of our interview with psychotherapist Donna McCutchen, we dig into the mental / behavioral health challenges that can be associated with dyslexia, how best to support the mental health of our dyslexic kids, what warning signs to look out for, and when to seek professional mental health support. Donna McCutchen is a licensed…
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Send us a text Dyslexia is a brain difference that primarily affects reading and writing. However, dyslexia affects many areas of life that you might not expect! Watch this video to learn about eight ways dyslexia can affect your whole life. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Con…
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Solving Dyslexia ft. Cliff Weitzman, founder and CEO of Speechify
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Send us a text In our second interview with Cliff Weitzman, he tells us about the history of Speechify (https://speechify.com/), the current state of the product, the state of technology and AI in general as it applies to learning disabilities, and how his dyslexia helps make him a successful entrepreneur. You can find our first interview with Clif…
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Learn to Love Listening ft. Cliff Weitzman, Dyslexic Founder and CEO of Speechify
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Send us a text In this installment of our Dyslexic Voices series, Cliff Weitzman, founder and CEO of Speechify (https://speechify.com/), tells us about his experiences growing up dyslexic, and shares his advice for how to succeed as a dyslexic child and adult. Here is his bio: Cliff Weitzman is super dyslexic and couldn't figure out how to read in …
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Dyslexic Thinking Advantages: Entrepreneurship and the Business World
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Send us a text Yes, there are advantages to #dyslexia ! In this video we discuss well-known #dyslexic entrepreneurs, the specific dyslexic traits that provide advantage in business, and how those traits might show up in your dyslexic kids. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Conte…
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How To Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace ft. Ed Thompson, author of “A Hidden Force”
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Send us a text In part 2 of our interview with Ed Thompson, he digs into specific strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. You can find part 1 of our interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/14255819 Ed Thompson is the CEO and founder of Uptimize (uptimize.com), and the author of "A Hidden Force: Unlocking the P…
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How Neurodiversity in the Workplace Benefits Everyone ft. Ed Thompson, author of A Hidden Force
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Send us a text In part 1 of our interview with Ed Thompson, he explains how neurodiversity in the workplace benefits everyone. Ed Thompson is the CEO and founder of Uptimize (uptimize.com), and the author of "A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work". https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124974772-a-hidden-force Dyslexia Jou…
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Send us a text #dyslexia #dyslexic #neurodiversity #neurodivergence As we close out 2023, we want to share some dyslexia-related gratitudes for the year! Watch for a special guest appearance :-) Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews …
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Send us a text Is dyslexia a disability? Today, we weigh in on this contentious topic. Here are our sources for the episode: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.html https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/resources/disability/disability-social-security/why-dyslexia-not-recognized-a-disability-under- https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Specia…
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Dyslexic Voices: Living a Life of Inquiry ft. Justin McSweeny
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Send us a Text Message. Dyslexic Voices is a recurring segment where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In the second part of our interview with Justin McSweeny, we discuss his career and experiences as an adult with dyslexia. Here is part 1 of the interview with Justin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/14115549 You can find J…
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Send us a text Dyslexic Voices is a recurring segment where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In this episode we talk with Justin McSweeny about his childhood and school experience growing up with dyslexia. Stay tuned for part 2 of his interview soon! You can find Justin at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoobO-TWsWR3YHmj7YgjBIQ https…
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Does My Teenager Have Dyslexia?! Top Signs To Look For
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Send us a text Do you suspect that your teenager has dyslexia? Here are some of the top indications to help you identify your child's learning difference. As always, if you suspect that your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, you should consult the appropriate professional for an assessment and diagnosis. Dyslexia Journey has conversati…
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Daily Stress and Your Kid ft. Aletha Solter, Ph.D. (Ep. 7 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text In our interview with developmental psychologist and parenting expert Aletha Solter, Ph.D., we discuss how stress might show up in your dyslexic child – and all children – at different ages, along with tips for how to handle it. Dr. Aletha Solter is the founder and director of the Aware Parenting Institute and author of six books. Fo…
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Your Dyslexic-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide!
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Send us a text In this video we talk about some fantastic gift ideas for your dyslexic kids! Here are the games we mention: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63268/spot-it https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1198/set https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7688/memory https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1219/labyrinth https://boardgamegeek.com/boardg…
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Send us a text Welcome to the first installment of our new series called Dyslexic Voices, where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In this episode, Julia Wild tells us about her journey from a dyslexic kid who didn’t learn to read until she was twelve to an international circus performer to a successful business owner living in Bali! You…
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Send us a text #dyslexia #dyslexic #neurodiversity #neurodivergence Do you suspect that your preschool-aged kid has dyslexia? Here are some of the top indications to help you identify your child's learning difference. As always, if you suspect that your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, you should consult the appropriate professional f…
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Contagious Enthusiasm: Teaching Dyslexic Children to Read ft. Reading Specialist Lois Letchford
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Send us a text In Part 2 of our interview with Lois Letchford, we continue learning about her journey parenting her dyslexic son Nicholas who was told that he was "the worst student ... ever seen" by one of his early teachers, but who went on to earn a Ph.D from Oxford. Here is a short bio of Lois: Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light when she f…
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How To Excite Dyslexic Kids About Learning Ft. Lois Letchford, author of “Reversed: A Memoir”
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Send us a text In Part 1 of our interview with Lois Letchford, we delve into her journey parenting her dyslexic son Nicholas who was told that he was "the worst student ... ever seen" by one of his early teachers, but who went on to earn a Ph.D from Oxford. Here is a short bio of Lois: Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light when she faced teaching…
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Think Your Child Has Dyslexia? All About Getting Tested (Episode 25 rebroadcast)
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Send us a text In this episode we dig into dyslexia assessments, starting with the four components that the assessments look at, as well as considerations and caveats. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from…
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Send us a text For #dyslexia awareness month, we share a few statistics about the surprising prevalence of dyslexia. #dyslexic #dyslexiaawareness #neurodiversity. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psyc…
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Top Signs of Dyslexia in Elementary School Kids
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3 Tips For Using Screen Time With Your Dyslexic Child (Ep. 11 Rebroadcast)
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Send us a text Screen time is often discouraged, but we want to tell you about a few ways that screen time can be helpful for dyslexic kids. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators…
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The Benefits of Dyslexia: a Psychologist’s Perspective ft. Linda Silverman, Ph.D
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Send us a text In Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Silverman, we dig into the benefits of dyslexia, its interactions with ADHD, and other topics! Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist. She directs the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, and its subsidiary, the Gifted Development Center (GDC) …
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