Dyslexia Devoted

Often people with dyslexia also develop anxiety because of a few factors including the feeling of failure, pressure from peers, and the additional stress and time it takes to get work done. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about what it looks like and some strategies to reduce stress.

Dyslexia isn't something people grow out of; it's a lifelong difference in how someone thinks. It can be a great asset, but it can also come with challenges. In this episode, we talk about some resources for adults to use as accommodations in their job, career paths that dyslexic thinking tends to thrive on, and other topics relating to adults with dyslexia.

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Dyslexia isn't all bad news! There's plenty of good stuff too! People with dyslexia often have amazing talents. They may also be creative thinkers, athletes, artists, or have other talents. In this episode, we talk about the most common skills and talents of people who have dyslexia. 

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Did you know that approximately 30% of people with dyslexia also have ADHD. This week we'll be talking about how it affects daily life, and some simple strategies you can do to help. 

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Have you ever noticed a child with dyslexia who is extra disorganized or said they were done doing something you asked and it isn’t at all what you wanted them to do? Well, those are examples of a lack of executive functioning.

This episode dives into executive functioning and how to support executive function skills. 

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What can you do as a parent to help a child with dyslexia have a better start to the school year? In this episode, we cover 3 things you can do to ensure a smoother start to the school year.

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How do you talk about dyslexia with kids? We dive into the reason why you should tell a child they have dyslexia. We want to empower students to name their challenge so they can make a plan to overcome it.

We also discuss how you can help a student not to feel like they are the only one with dyslexia. Connect with other families of dyslexic children so the child knows there are more kids like them.

Inspire the dyslexic student by showing them people and characters who are dyslexic and successful. Give them something to aspire to!

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How long does dyslexia remediation take? In this episode, we discuss the various factors that impact the duration of time needed to remediate dyslexia to help a student be a fluent reader and speller. If you want to learn more, check out my online course about dyslexia and remediation.

Is the student getting instruction in a group or individually? Individual instruction is always faster, but it isn't always a feasible option.

How often is the student receiving instruction? The more frequent they are receiving services, the faster they will make progress.

What level of training does the teacher have? A teacher who is fully certified or receiving instructional coaching will be much more proficient at teaching a student with dyslexia than a teacher who has only had a brief introductory class.

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Why do Orton-Gillingham based programs all say they use multisensory instruction, and what does that mean? In this episode, we give examples of different ways to apply multiple senses to learn abstract concepts and turn the more concrete. We also discuss the way that using multiple senses increases the neuropathways to better retrieve the information later when a student needs to apply it.

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In this episode, we break down the basic components of dyslexia remediation. 

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