Dyslexia Devoted

Dyslexia Devoted

By Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia TherapistEducation
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Dyslexia Devoted episodes

  • Ep. 82 - 2023 Reflection by the Numbers

    Time to wrap up 2023!

    Welcome to Episode 82 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about about all of the big numbers for the year.

    Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode82

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Recap of the Top 3 Episodes
    2. How many students I've helped this year
    3. Courses & Coaching opportunities released this year
    4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

      • Book a Parent and Educator Coaching Session
      • Episode #71 Success Doesn't Come Easy
      • Episode #34 Signs of Dyslexia
      • Episode #38 When a Student Doesn't Make Progress
      • Episode #39 Helping Kids Develop Grit
      • Discovering Dyslexia - Parent Course
      • Educator's Guide to Dyslexia Course
      • All Courses
      • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

        • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
        • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
        • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
        • Follow on Spotify
        • 12 min
        • Ep. 81 Things to Do with Kids During Holiday Break

          What do you do with kids when they are home for 2 weeks?

          Welcome to Episode 81 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about ways to keep kids busy with fun learning and out of trouble while on long holiday break.

          Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode81


          This Episode's Topics:

          1. Life Skills = Fun Learning
          2. Cooking - reading, math, and delicious rewards for hard work
          3. Learning doesn't have to feel like work
          4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

            • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
            • Book a Parent and Educator Coaching Session
            • What is Dysgraphia? -Video Podcast Interview
            • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

              • 14 min
              • Ep. 80 Helping Kids Set Goals

                Did you know my own goal is the only reason we have an episode this week?

                Welcome to Episode 80 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the importance goal setting with kids.

                Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode80

                This Episode's Topics:

                1. Why we set goals
                2. Including kids in the goals
                3. Goal Setting Template
                4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                  • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                  • Book a Parent and Educator Coaching Session
                  • Goal Setting Template
                  • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                    • 9 min
                    • Ep. 79 Handwriting with Kelli

                      In This Episode:

                      Welcome to Episode 79 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking with Kelli from Handwriting Solutions about why handwriting is so important.

                      Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode79

                      This Episode's Topics:

                      1. Is handwriting outdated?
                      2. Is it too late for older kids to fix their writing?
                      3. How can we support kids with their hand writing?
                      4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                        • www.handwritingsolutions.org
                        • Facebook
                        • Instagram
                        • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                        • Blog Post: 5 Strategies to Help with Handwriting at Home
                        • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                          • 26 min
                          • Ep. 78 Why I'm Not a Professional Advocate

                            Did you miss Black Friday Deals Week? Good news! It's back for Cyber Monday for one last chance!

                            Welcome to Episode 78 of Dyslexia Devoted and today I'm breaking down the reasons I choose not to be a professional advocate in my business.

                            I'm almost halfway to my goal of $500 for the food bank! It would mean the world to me if you could donate to my favorite charity!

                            Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode78

                            This Episode's Topics:

                            1. The Kids
                            2. Burnout
                            3. My personality and my superpower
                            4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                              • Donate to Second Harvest
                              • Teacher Burnout Statistics
                                • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                • Black Friday Deals Week - Cyber Monday Bonus Day!
                                • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                  • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                  • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                  • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                  • Follow on Spotify
                                  • 13 min
                                  • Ep. 77 How AI Helps & Hurts Kids with Learning Differences

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                                    Welcome to Episode 77 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how AI both helps and hurts kids with dyslexia and other learning differences

                                    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode77

                                    This Episode's Topics:

                                    1. What is AI?
                                    2. How can it help kids?
                                    3. Why is AI making school more difficult for kids with dyslexia and learning differences?
                                    4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                      • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                      • Black Friday Deals Week - 5 days of deals, each one lasts just 24 hours!
                                      • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                        • 14 min
                                        • Ep. 76 Motivating Kids to Write

                                          In This Episode:

                                          Contribute to my Second Harvest Food Bank virtual food drive!

                                          Welcome to Episode 76 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how to motivate kids to write.

                                          Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode76

                                          This Episode's Topics:

                                          1. Why writing is so challenging
                                          2. How to pick topics that motivate
                                          3. Pick your battles and don't expect perfection
                                          4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                            • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                            • Blog Post: 5 Strategies to Help with Handwriting at Home
                                            • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                              • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                                              • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                              • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                                              • Follow on Spotify
                                              • 16 min
                                              • Ep 75 Importance of Being a Role Model

                                                I was being a role model and I didn't even know it. 

                                                Welcome to Episode 75 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about why it's important to be a good role model for kids. 

                                                Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode75

                                                This Episode's Topics:

                                                1. Examples of Real Role Models
                                                2. Why it's important to be a role model
                                                3. Showing kids how to fail
                                                4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                  • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                  • Book a Parent or Educator Coaching Session
                                                  • 3 Keys to Success with Dyslexia Masterclass
                                                  • Discovering Dyslexia Course
                                                  • Educator's Guide to Dyslexia Course
                                                  • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                                    • 18 min
                                                    • Ep. 74 The IEP Process with Beth from The IEP Lab

                                                      In This Episode:

                                                      This is a special interview episode with Beth from The IEP Lab!

                                                      Welcome to Episode 74 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re interviewing an expert about the IEP process.

                                                      Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode74

                                                      This Episode's Topics:

                                                      1. What all parents should know about the IEP process
                                                      2. What to do if you are denied an IEP
                                                      3. Ways to get support during the IEP process
                                                      4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                        • Beth from The IEP Lab
                                                        • Parent IEP Lab Podcast
                                                          • SLD Eligibility Series - https://TheIEPLab.com/episode53 
                                                            • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                            • Book a Parent or Educator Coaching Session
                                                            • 3 Keys to Success with Dyslexia FREE Masterclass

                                                            • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                                                              • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                                                                • Follow on Spotify

                                                                • 19 min
                                                                • Ep. 73 Why I Changed the Way I Teach

                                                                  I'm peeling back the curtain and telling you the story of how this all started.

                                                                  Welcome to Episode 73 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about why I teach the way I do now, and what made me change.

                                                                  Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode73

                                                                  This Episode's Topics:

                                                                  1. Educator's Guide to Dyslexia starts Oct. 30th!
                                                                  2. Why I changed the way I teach

                                                                  3. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                                    • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                                    • Book a Parent or Educator Coaching Session
                                                                    • 3 Keys to Success with Dyslexia Masterclass
                                                                    • Discovering Dyslexia Course
                                                                    • Educator's Guide to Dyslexia Course
                                                                    • 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…