Dyslexia Devoted

Dyslexia Devoted

By Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia TherapistEducation
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Dyslexia Devoted episodes

  • Ep. 92 Teaching Kids Self-Sufficiency

    In This Episode:

    Welcome to Episode 92 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about why some kids are so self-sufficient and others need help with everything.

    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode92

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Learned Helplessness - a debated term
    2. Raising your expectations
    3. Creating supports that don't require an adult
    4. Positive reinforcement of growth
    5. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

      • Book: How to Raise and Adult
      • Parnello Education Courses
      • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

        • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
        • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
        • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
        • Follow on Spotify
        • 14 min
        • Ep. 91 Preparing Kids for Best Case & Worst Case Scenarios

          In This Episode:

          Welcome to Episode 91 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about helping kids deal with anticipation while they wait to find out if they got into the school they applied to.

          Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode91

          This Episode's Topics:

          1. Anticipation of school acceptance letters
          2. Helping kids see it's not actually that terrible if they don't get into their dream school.
          3. Preparing kids once they discover their plan for next year.
          4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

            • Parnello Education Courses
            • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

              • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
              • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
              • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
              • Follow on Spotify

              • 14 min
              • Ep. 90 What does dyslexia look like in the longrun?

                In This Episode:

                Welcome to Episode 90 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about what dyslexia looks like for kids longterm.

                Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode90

                This Episode's Topics:

                1. Worst and best case scenarios
                2. What it looks like for most kids
                3. A promising future
                4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                  • Speechify 

                  • Use Promo Code: SPEECHIFYPARTNER30 for 30% discount

                  • Grammarly
                  • Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                  • Parnello Education Courses
                  • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                    • Follow on Spotify

                    • 20 min
                    • Ep. 89 Learning Differences & Mental Health

                      SPECIAL NOTE: This episode contains sensitive topics and is not intended for children.

                      Welcome to Episode 89 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the heavy emotions that often come with learning differences.

                      Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode89

                      This Episode's Topics:

                      1. How learning differences affect mental health
                      2. Getting support early
                      3. Find your local crisis numbers, or use 988 for suicide prevention.
                      4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                        • Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis line
                        • Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                        • Parnello Education Courses
                        • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                          • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                          • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                          • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                          • Follow on Spotify
                          • 14 min
                          • Ep. 88 I don't teach kids to love to read, but sometimes it a happens

                            Welcome to Episode 88 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the love of reading.

                            Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode88

                            This Episode's Topics:

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                            2. Do we need to teach kids to love reading?
                            3. Giving kids the tools to succeed in life
                            4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                              • Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                              • Parnello Education Courses
                              • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                • Follow on Spotify
                                • 12 min
                                • Ep. 87 Boosting Writing Skills

                                  In This Episode:

                                  Welcome to Episode 87 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about boosting up writing skills.

                                  Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode87

                                  This Episode's Topics:

                                  1. Updates to Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                  2. Writing Booster Workshop Available NOW!
                                  3. Just for fun story
                                  4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                    • Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                    • Writing Booster Workshop
                                    • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                      • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                      • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                      • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                      • Follow on Spotify


                                        • 8 min
                                        • Ep. 86 What does "done" look like? Executive Functioning

                                          In This Episode:

                                          Welcome to Episode 86 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking how defining what "done" looks like can help a child be successful.

                                          Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode86

                                          This Episode's Topics:

                                          1. What does it mean to be done?
                                          2. Ways to apply what done looks like
                                          3. Correcting miscommunication
                                          4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                            • Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                            • Vote for the Writing Booster Workshop day
                                            • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                              • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                              • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                              • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                              • Follow on Spotify
                                              • 14 min
                                              • Ep. 85 Why does dyslexia and educational therapy cost so much?

                                                Welcome to Episode 85 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about why dyslexia and educational therapy costs so much.

                                                Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode85

                                                This Episode's Topics:

                                                1. 3 Major factors that affect cost
                                                2. Cost of additional training
                                                3. Supporting small businesses
                                                4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                  • Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                  • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                                    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                                    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                                    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                                    • Follow on Spotify

                                                    • 20 min
                                                    • Ep. 84 Educating Our Educators

                                                      In This Episode:

                                                      Welcome to Episode 83 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the importance of coaching up our teachers to help them be even more amazing.

                                                      Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode84

                                                      This Episode's Topics:

                                                      1. Why Educators Need More Training
                                                      2. Training vs. Certification
                                                      3. Coaching vs. Teacher Evaluations
                                                      4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                        • SPED Summit
                                                        • All Courses
                                                        • Book a Coaching Session
                                                        • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                                          • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                                          • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                                          • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                                          • Follow on Spotify

                                                          • 15 min
                                                          • Ep. 83 Finishing the School Year Strong!

                                                            Welcome to Episode 83 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about finishing the school year strong!

                                                            Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode83

                                                            This Episode's Topics:

                                                            1. Celebrating the progress
                                                            2. Focusing to reach goals by the end of the school year
                                                            3. Planning ahead for goals out of reach
                                                            4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                              • SPED Summit
                                                              • All Courses
                                                              • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                                                • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                                                • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                                                • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                                                • Follow on Spotify

                                                                • 14 min

                                                                About Dyslexia Devoted

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                                                                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…