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
In this fascinating interview with tattoo artist Beth Cupples, we explore her dyslexia and how it interacts with her art. You can find Beth and her work on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nine.crows
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 peo...
In this first episode of Season 2 of Dyslexia Journey, we share what's on our mind this back-to-school season!
Our previous back-to-school episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/13429053
We're excited to share new episodes with you every two weeks during season 2!
Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes app...
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
Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child i...
Join us as we address your questions!
The book we mention is Demystifying Disability:
What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
https://bookshop.org/p/books/demystifying-disability-what-to-know-what-to-say-and-how-to-be-an-ally-emily-ladau/15364182
Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and...
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 her son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to ad...
Caren Hunter is a mother of several dyslexic kids who went back to school to study education and social work. Learn about her experiences and journey with us in this episode!
Watch a video she created for one of her classes, "I'm Keira, and I have Dyslexia": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W4tRXFhnOA29lc7bhd23U_9xAtrCAYUN/view?usp=sharing
Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to h...
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. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologist...
We discuss some of the reasons that your dyslexic child might be more likely to be in a bad mood after school and how to handle it.
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 connection with your ch...
How many times has your child been told something like, “Just try this test without the extra time first and see how you do?” That's not okay! So how do we help our dyslexic kids hold the line?
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 wit...
In this edition of our occasional recent research review, we focus on scientific evidence for dyslexic strengths.
The articles we reference are:
Lukic, S., Jiang, F., Mandelli, M. L., Qi, T., Inkelis, S. M., Rosenthal, E., Miller, Z., Wellman, E., Bunge, S. A., Gorno‑Tempini, M. L., & Pereira, C. W. (2025).
A semantic strength and neural correlates in developmental dyslexia. Frontiers in Psyc...
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 Association of https://dyslexiaida.org/accommodations-for-students-with-dysle...
Dyslexia is a brain difference that primarily affects reading and writing. However, dyslexia affects many areas of life that you might not expect! Listen to this episode 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. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from p...
This episode was first published on Sep 9, 2023.
In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Silverman, we explore how giftedness and dyslexia interact, and dig into the details of what psychologists are looking for when you bring your child in for a dyslexia assessment.
Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist. She directs the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, ...
As a followup to our previous episode about when to consider homeschooling (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/15731825), this episode covers making the decision to pull your kid out of school, and some factors to consider when you make that leap.
This interview with a special-education attorney is invaluable to understanding your rights if you keep your child in school: https://www.buzzsprout.com/20...
I don’t want to bury the lede, so here’s the link to the new ROAR@Home online literacy test that your child can take for free! https://roar.stanford.edu/homesignup/
The full interview is well worth a listen as well. Dr. Jason Yeatman is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education and Department of Psychology at Stanford University and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Stanford Un...
It's tempting to encourage our dyslexic kids to keep working on their literacy skills over the summer, but they often need the break! In this video, we break down (pun intended) the reasons why they need breaks, the scientific evidence that breaks are ok, and give you some tips for a great summer.
Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content inclu...
I was excited to host Colorado State Senator Chris Kolker this week to discuss his universal dyslexia screening bill, education funding, and a few other topics!
You can find Senator Kolker online at https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/chris-kolker
The dyslexia screening bill is https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-200.
As of this posting, the bill hasn't passed yet, so call and email C...
We all have goals for our dyslexic kids, but they often seem overwhelming and out of reach. In this episode we provide specific, practical tips for organizing the goals into smaller chunks and making daily progress.
Here is our first episode on the topic of long-term goals:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/16849774
Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dysle...
With all the changes in the US recently, it’s hard to keep track of all the implications. In this episode we dig into the changes at the Department of Education, executive orders, lawsuits, and more in order to understand how these changes could directly affect your kids!
Attorney Laura Heneghan proudly practices solely in the area of special education, representing children and adolescents with disabilities ...
Sasha Saidman is a cherished voice in children's literature, weaving tales of wonder and wisdom from her home in the vibrant heart of the Washington, D.C., area. Alongside her devoted husband and their two delightful children, Sasha crafts stories that celebrate the diverse tapestry of families, drawing from her own unique journey through life. Despite facing the challenges of dyslexia, which made the written wor...
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