Dyslexia Devoted

By Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia Therapist

Do you want to learn more about dyslexia and how to help students who struggle with reading? Dyslexia Devoted is dedicated to all things related to dyslexia and is designed for both parents and educat... more

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FAQs about Dyslexia Devoted:

How many episodes does Dyslexia Devoted have?

The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.

Dyslexia Devoted episodes:

September 09, 2025Ep. 132 Customizing Student Support Plans
In This Episode:
Welcome to Episode 132 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about customizing support plans to help dyslexic kids succeed this school year!
This Episode's Topics:
Scaffolding Support - gradually releasing from intensive to less intensive
Adjusting the support plan in the new school year
Getting students aligned and working towards the goals we've set for them.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
On-demand Teacher Workshops
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
Follow on Spotify
...more
10min
August 05, 2025Ep. 131 Summer Program Success Stories 2025
Welcome to Episode 131 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the successes of a few of Parnello Education's Summer Program students
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode130
This Episode's Topics:
Using fast assessments to get detailed goals for summer
The importance of explicit instruction
How changing the setting or intensity can make all the difference
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Back to School Workshop Series
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
Follow on Spotify
...more
13min
July 31, 2025Ep. 130 Spotting Signs of Learning Differences in Little Ones
In This Episode:
Welcome to Episode 130 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the subtle signs to look for in little ones who have a higher likelihood of having dyslexia or dysgraphia.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode130
This Episode's Topics:
Back to School Workshop Series
The subtle signs of learning differences in young children
What to do when you see some of those signs
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
⁠Back to School Workshop Series⁠
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
Follow on Spotify
...more
9min
July 21, 2025Ep. 129 When Dyslexia & Medical Conditions Collide
In This Episode:
Welcome to Episode 129 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the complexities of medical conditions combined with dyslexia.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode129
This Episode's Topics:
Dyslexia & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Dyslexia & Vision Impairments
Dyslexia & ADHD - effects on students with/without medication
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual Conference
Science of Reading Summit
Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
Follow on Spotify
...more
12min
July 10, 2025Ep. 128 Helping Dyslexic Kids Find Balance in Summer
Welcome to Episode 128 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how to balance the summer for kids with dyslexia.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode1278
This Episode's Topics:
The importance of a break and a reset
How intensive summer remediation can lead to a positive start in the fall
Over scheduled kids burn out!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual Conference
Science of Reading Summit
Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
Follow on Spotify
...more
12min
February 04, 2025Ep. 127 Combining Compassion & Rigor
Welcome to Episode 127 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how we can combine academic rigor and high expectations with a high level of compassion to produce amazing results for kids academically and emotionally.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode127
This Episode's Topics:
Why we need to show compassion

Why we don't always need games to make students feel good about learning

Small moments of comfort can lead to big wins

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Register for the LIVE Teaching With Syllable Types Zoom training Feb. 8th

Parnello Education Workshops & Courses
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation

Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation

Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group

Follow on Spotify
...more
13min
January 23, 2025 Ep. 126 Honesty in Education
Welcome to Episode 126 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about honesty in education, and sometimes the lack of it.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode126
This Episode's Topics:
Honesty About Behavior
Honesty About Ability to Serve
Honesty About Support Services

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
Follow on Spotify
...more
13min
January 13, 2025Ep. 125 Changing the Instructional Plan Midyear
Welcome to Episode 125 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the need to change, increase, or reduce interventions in the middle of the school year.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode125
This Episode's Topics:
No longer needing some supports

Increasing support time

Adding in new support systems
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Parnello Education Workshops & Courses
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation

Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation

Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group

Follow on Spotify
...more
11min
December 12, 2024Ep. 124 Tech Tools My Older Students Are Using
Welcome to Episode 124 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about tech tools helping my middle and high school students.
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode124
This Episode's Topics:
Not abusing tech tools

Using tools to skim research articles for informative essay writing

Using tools to translate old English to modern language
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

TDLR This

LitCharts
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation

Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation

Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group

Follow on Spotify
...more
12min
November 18, 2024Ep. 123 Black Friday Deals Week
In This Episode:
Welcome to Episode 123 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about 5 days of deals for Black Friday Week!
Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode123
This Episode's Topics:
Monday - Back to School Workshop Series

Tuesday - My Signature Dyslexia Courses

Wednesday - Dyslexia for Beginners BOGO Deal with Spelling Booster

Thursday - Private Coaching sessions (only 5!!)

Friday - Teaching with Syllable Types
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Black Friday Deal Week Early Bird Waitlist

Black Friday Deals

Teaching with Syllable Types *NEW* course!

Parnello Education Workshops & Courses
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation

Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation

Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group

Follow on Spotify
...more
9min

FAQs about Dyslexia Devoted:

How many episodes does Dyslexia Devoted have?

The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.