Dyslexia Duo Podcast

Dyslexia Duo Podcast

Welcome to the Dyslexia Duo podcast! Your hosts are Aimee and Melissa. We are dyslexia therapists who have years of experience in dyslexia education at both the student and teacher education level. Podcast episodes guide you on dealing with dyslexia from the perspectives of parents, students, and educators. Episodes will discuss the early signs of dyslexia, and delve into the intricacies of various dyslexia approaches and curricula. Many episodes will be dedicated to the challenges that parents experience when attempting to obtain the support that they need for their child from their school system. We will also have guest speakers who are leaders in the world of dyslexia.

Episodes

January 17, 2026 63 mins
Dyslexia Duo: Mary Ann Coulson's Journey Through Advocacy and Education   In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee  Rodenroth sit down with Mary Ann Coulson, a mother and author who devoted her life to helping her dyslexic son, Adam. Mary Ann shares her family’s journey from initial struggles and misdiagnoses to finding effective education solutions, including the Orton-Gillingham approach and the GOW boa...
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The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Tracy White Weeden

In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Tracy White Weeden, the former president and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center and founder of Upstream Education for All.

 

Dr. Weeden shares her journey and passion for literacy, emphasizing the transformative power of reading and the need for systemic change in education. She highlights the impor...

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January 3, 2026 72 mins
Dyslexia Duo: Insights with Dr. Nancy Mather   In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Aimee Rodenroth and Melissa Dean sit down with renowned expert Dr. Nancy Mather to discuss dyslexia, its identification, and its impact on learners. Dr. Mather provides an in-depth look at the importance of early intervention, the development of dyslexia assessment tools, and the multi-faceted nature of dyslexia that often includes comorbid co...
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December 27, 2025 97 mins
Dyslexia Duo: An Interview with Karen Avrit   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa sit down with Karen Avrit, the Director of Dyslexia Education at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. With over 30 years of experience and the author of numerous curricula, including the famed 'Take Flight,' Karen shares her journey and insights into the world of dyslexia education. She discusses her career transition...
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December 20, 2025 61 mins
Dyslexia Duo with Dr. Maryanne Wolf   In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo' podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa, accompanied by special guest Dr. Maryanne Wolf, delve deep into understanding dyslexia. They explore Dr. Wolf's extensive background in cognitive neuroscience and her pivotal work on the reading brain, literacy, and dyslexia. Dr. Wolf shares her personal journey from teaching in Hawaii to her research at Harvard, emphasizin...
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Empowering Dyslexia Advocates: Insights from The Dyslexia Duo and Literacy View

In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa and Aimee sit down with Faith Borkowski and Judy Boksner, co-hosts of The Literacy View podcast.

The discussion covers a range of topics, including the myths surrounding dyslexia, effective teaching strategies, the importance of public advocacy, and the role of emotions in driving educational change.

Fa...

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The Duo interview literacy researcher and dyslexia specialist, Dr. Brennan Chandler.  This discussion illuminates the importance of improving reading instruction for all students, especially those who struggle, by moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.  Effective teaching requires a deep understanding of how reading develops, the use of data to guide instruction, and specialized strategies for different age groups.

For early l...

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November 29, 2025 107 mins

Listen again to the duo's Season 1 interview with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, originally airing on 9/21/2024.

To find out more about Dr. Hasbrouck and her work, visit her website: https://www.janhasbrouck.com/

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The duo interview therapist and author of " Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child: Parenting Essentials, Tips, and Strategies to Help Your Child", Rebecca Bush.

 

Find out more about Rebecca here: https://www.leadchanges.com/about

Buy the book! : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799487/dyslexia-and-your-newly-diagnosed-child-by-rebecca-bush-calt-ldt/

 

Other interviews with Rebecca:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqFEIn6...

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The duo interview the author of "Mississippi Rising: How The Last Became First In Literacy Growth", Leta Palmiter.

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The duo have a lively interview talking with Tiffany James.

 

Find out more about Nessy here: https://www.nessy.com/en-gb

Order Tiffany's Book- What I Need here: https://a.co/d/hQ10qrH

Watch the short film Mical here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Eycme4NFM

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The duo interview Dr. Terrie Noland.

 

Terry Noland website

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October 25, 2025 6 mins

The duo bid adieu to the 2025 IDA Conference.

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The duo interview Kim Day of the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy to discuss the 6 dyslexia modules for the Cox campus.

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James Wang and Promit Dey stop by the booth to give an update on their innovative app, ReadGenie.

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October 25, 2025 9 mins

Carmen Ochoa from SmartPens 4U stops by the booth to discuss the RocketPen Reader. 

 

Carmen offers a 10% discount through the end of November 2025 if you email carmeno@smartpens4u.com

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The duo chat with Tammy Kofford and talk about the creative approach to training she takes at the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center

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Susan Light of Tumbleweed Publishing stops by and talks about non fiction and fiction read aloud books within a given scope and sequence.

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October 25, 2025 9 mins

Marissa Bothwell stops by the duo's booth to talk about a very intriguing application for assisting tutors with bookkeeping, invoicing and scheduling.

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One of the IDA speakers, Krista Gauthier of the IMSE Foundation stops by for a chat with the duo.

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