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We review Sally Rippin’s Wild Things and connect her story of raising a son with dyslexia and ADHD to what teachers and parents can do differently right now. We talk about misunderstood behavior, early intervention, the science of reading, and why schools have to meet kids where they are. 
• Sally Rippin’s background as a beloved children’s author and why her adult book matters for educators and parents 
• The book’s unique chapter structure using children’s book characters to frame lessons about learning differences 
• Misbehavior as a sign of unmet needs and why kids are often misunderstood at school 
• The pressure to “fix” kids instead of noticing strengths we can encourage 
• Early warning signs, parent denial, and why early dyslexia identification and intervention are essential 
• What dyslexia can look like in reading and comprehension and why decoding can feel like slow hard work 
• The science of reading and the reading wars, including why systematic phonics helps dyslexic students 
• ADHD challenges in school relationships and why educator words and tone matter 
• Helpful resources and technology, including Understood and programs like Nessy 
• A critique of cookie cutter schooling and why we need systems that value different learners 
Join me next time for the episode we're going to do on dyslexia. 
If you have ideas for future episodes or questions you'd like me to explore, you can reach me anytime at [email protected].

Resources:
About Sally Rippin | sallyrippin - https://www.sallyrippin.com/

Nessy Reading and Spelling | Nessy - https://www.nessy.com/en-us/nessy-reading-and-spelling

Understood - For learning and thinking differences - https://www.understood.org/

PaperPie. Search - https://www.paperpielearning.com/search?q=sally+rippin

Dyslexia Training Institute – Education Changes Everything - https://www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org/

Introduction to Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham Approach – University of San Diego - Professional & Continuing Education - https://pce.sandiego.edu/courses/introduction-to-structured-literacy-and-the-orton-gillingham-approach/

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