March 18, 2021

Deep Dive Into Dyslexia

50 minutes

Introduction:

In this month's roundtable, Matt Barker, Erin Madonna, and Lori Boll discuss all things Dyslexia. Dyslexia? Are we allowed to call it that anymore? Why did they change the name? What does that mean for our learners? How can we best support our learners with reading challenges? And more.

Resourced Discussed in Today’s Show

Overcoming Dyslexia, by Drs. Sally & Jonathan Shaywitz

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity

Cambridge Study, Usha Goswami

Developmental Dyspraxia: Identification and Intervention, by Madelaine Portwood

Orton Gillingham- Research

Wilson Reading- Research

Lindamood Bell- Research

The Rose Report- History of Dyslexia

Podcast music written and performed by Madi Boll

Connect:

Matt Barker

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Lori Boll

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Erin Madonna

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Bios

Matt Barker

Matt is an experienced teacher and teacher trainer who is a passionate advocate of inclusive practices for diverse learners. He currently works as a High School learning support teacher at International School Bangkok. He is also a workshop leader for the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Matt takes a pragmatic approach to teaching and learning and ensures that he harnesses student voice and agency in his classes.

Erin Madonna

Erin joined International School Bangkok as a K/1 Learning Support and EAL teacher this school year. Most recently, she was Upper Primary Learning Support Specialist at Shekou International School where she was part of the team developing the school’s inaugural Learning Support program.

Lori Boll

Lori is SENIA’s Executive Director after teaching for 25 years. When Lori’s son was diagnosed with profound autism in 2003, Lori changed her focus from teaching elementary to special education. Lori worked internationally for 20 years, and now finds herself back in the United States building a program for her now adult son.

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