Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid
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!
Episodes
123 episodes
How to Balance Long-Term Goals vs. Short-Term Struggles!
As parents and caregivers of dyslexic kids, it’s important to try to set bigger-picture and longer-term goals to make progress in moving towards better skills, as well as more independence and self-advocacy. Otherwise, it’s easy to get lost in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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23:36
Dyslexic Voices: Author and Animator Krista Weltner
You can find Krista online at https://www.kristaweltner.com/Check out her fantastic animated short, "Partially Compensated" at https://youtu.be/4Dk1KAy16Fs?si=R1J8mDeYVBQM3tVm !Find her children's books here: https://amzn.to/3ZfGF...
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Episode 121
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34:35
Why Doesn't My Dyslexic Kid Want to Go to School?!
Is your dyslexic kid avoiding school? Find out why, and what to do about it!
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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21:09
Inside the May Center: Helping Dyslexic Children Thrive ft. Founder and Director Amy Miller
Amy Miller, founder and director of the May Center for Learning in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has dedicated her career to helping dyslexic children. In this interview we dig into the May Center for learning, as well as how Amy is helping educate the...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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55:58
Multi-Sensory Tutoring for Dyslexic Kids ft. Dr. Emily Levy, Founder and Director of EBL Coaching
Dr. Emily Levy employs an innovative approach to tutoring dyslexic kids, in person or remote. You can find out more at https://eblcoaching.com/.
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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24:15
Your Kids' Rights Are in Danger! The Sneaky Legal Attack on Section 504 and Disability Rights
In this episode, we discuss the current legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which could have profound affects on your dyslexic or disabled child!For more detail about Section 504 and your children's rights,...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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13:23
Why Calendars are Hard for Dyslexics, and More Listener Comments!
Join us in this episode as we go through our recent listener questions and comments!
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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9:26
Can Montessori Schools Work for Dyslexic Kids? Ft. Dyslexic Montessori Teacher Rebecca Hamel
We were excited to sit down with Rebecca Hamel to get her unique perspective on education, as she is trained in both Orton-Gillingham and Montessori education, and is herself dyslexic.You can find Rebecca at https://www.instagram.com/wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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1:05:24
What is Dyslexia?
Do you think you know what dyslexia is? You might be surprised!Links to our sources for the episode:International Dyslexia Association definition: https://dyslexiaida.org/definition-of-dyslexia/British Dyslexia Associati...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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22:12
We Know How to Teach Every Child to Read, ft. Psychologist David Hurford, Ph.D.
We were honored to sit down with Dr. David Hurford, who has researched dyslexia and the science of reading for his entire career, to learn about his research, his books, and his work with dyslexic children.David P. Hurford, Ph.D. is the...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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1:03:05
More Top Dyslexia Questions Answered!
In this episode, we respond to some more recent viewer/listener questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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15:44
The Importance of Mentors for Dyslexic Kids
Jake Sussman, Founder of Superpower Mentors, developed one of the world’s most effective online mentoring programs designed to empower youth and young adults with learning differences to confidently succeed in any environment. Jake has perfecte...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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39:46
How to Balance Your Dyslexic Kid's Needs With Your Own ft. Aletha Solter, Ph.D. (Ep. 12 Rebroadcast)
In this second interview with developmental psychologist and parenting expert Aletha Solter, Ph.D., we tackle the tricky issues of avoiding resenting, feeling guilty, and parental self-care.Dr. Aletha Solter is the founder and director ...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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26:28
Can Dyslexia Make You Tired? 5 Tips to Help (Ep. 5 Rebroadcast)
In this video, we discuss the mental fatigue dyslexic people can encounter when doing academic work and provide five tips for counteracting it.
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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9:51
Are 21% of Americans Illiterate and how does it relate to Dyslexia?
A discussion of literacy rates has trended recently on social media. The statistic most commonly seen is 21% illiteracy in the United states. Is it true that 21% of Americans can’t read, and how does it relate to dyslexia?
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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8:12
How the System is Stacked Against Dyslexic Kids
Today's discussion is a response to "How the Ivy League Broke America" by David Brooks in the Dec 2024 issue of The Atlantic (published online November 14, 2024): https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/12/meritocracy-college-admissio...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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30:25
Tips and Tricks from a Dyslexia Specialist! ft. Catherine Scholl, Dyslexia Educator and Advocate
Are you wondering how to get the best education for your dyslexic child? Hear the inside scoop directly from a special education and dyslexia specialist.Catherine Scholl brings a personal and professional perspective to educational advo...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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40:53
How Dyslexia Affects Speaking! (Episode 4 Rebroadcast)
In this episode, we discuss ways that dyslexia can affect speaking, as well as accommodations that can help.
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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14:32
More Dyslexia Legal Rights! ft. Attorney Laura Heneghan (Part 2)
Are you confused about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. Have you heard the term, "Free and Appropriate Public Education" and want to know what it means? Do you want to know your legal rights when interacting with your kid's school?...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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31:35
Dyslexia Legal Rights! ft. Attorney Laura Heneghan (Part 1)
Are you confused about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. Have you heard the term, "Free and Appropriate Public Education" and want to know what it means? Do you want to know your legal rights when interacting with your kid's school?...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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Your Top Dyslexia Questions Answered!
In this episode, we respond to some recent viewer/listener questions.The previous episodes we mentioned are:Managing Dyslexia With Mind Mapping ft. Darius Namdaran, Educator, Advocate, and Entrepreneur: https://youtu.be/df5eVtP1...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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20:27
The Benefits and Drawbacks of a Dyslexia Diagnosis (Episode 19 Rebroadcast)
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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12:21
The Essential College Application Guide for Dyslexics ft. Catherine Scholl, Educator & Advocate
If you are a dyslexic high school kid or the parent of a kid with dyslexia who is considering college, you need to listen to this interview! Chock-full of guidance about the college application process and the college selection process for dysl...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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55:46
Our Top 7 Reasons for Hope About Dyslexia!
For Dyslexia Awareness Month, here are our top seven reasons to be hopeful about dyslexia and for dyslexic kids!
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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9:50
How a Dyslexia Advocate can Help You! Ft. Jennifer Bernheim, Founder of Right to Read Advocacy
Did you know that you might be able to get your child's public school district to pay for an independent educational evaluation? We didn't either! Check out this fascinating conversation with Jennifer Bernheim, mother of a dyslexic kid, dyslexi...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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