Dyslexia Devoted

Dyslexia Devoted

By Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia TherapistEducation
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Dyslexia Devoted episodes

  • Ep. 62 Back to School

    In This Episode:

    Are you ready for the school year to begin? I am!!

    Welcome to Episode 62 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about going back to school!

    Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode62

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Inform ALL teachers about learning differences
    2. Start getting them back into school schedules for sleep
    3. Start getting good morning and afternoon routines in place, making checklists if necessary
    4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

      • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
      • Spiral Folder Notebook
      • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

        • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
        • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
        • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
        • Follow on Spotify
        • 12 min
        • Ep. 61 Dyslexia and Siblings

          Do you know a child whose sibling has a learning difference?

          Welcome to Episode 60 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about siblings of kids with dyslexia.

          Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode61

          This Episode's Topics:

          1. Why dyslexia in families matter
          2. Helping siblings with their struggling family member
          3. Siblings with the same or similar struggles
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            • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

              • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
              • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                • 14 min
                • Ep. 60 Downside of Summer Homework

                  What are your thoughts on big summer homework assignments?

                  Welcome to Episode 60 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the big downside of summer homework for kids with dyslexia.

                  Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode60


                  This Episode's Topics:

                  1. The unexpected downside of summer homework
                  2. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                    • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                    • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                      • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                      • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                      • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                      • Follow on Spotify
                      • 10 min
                      • Ep. 59 Crossing Between Languages

                        Students with dyslexia can learn other languages and there are some strategies that can help make the process more smooth.

                        Welcome to Episode 59 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the ways we can bridge the students reading skills between languages.

                        Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode59

                        This Episode's Topics:

                        1. Why is it important to be fluent in your first language before learning another?
                        2. Connecting the sounds and strategies between languages
                        3. Connecting the roots of meaning between languages
                        4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                          • Dr. Elsa Cardenas Hagan
                          • Literacy Foundations for English Learners
                          • My Languages - Learn the sounds of different alphabets, etc. 
                          • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                          • LeDerick Horne
                          • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                            • 13 min
                            • Ep. 58 Attitude is Everything!
                              Do you ever wonder what role attitude plays in a child's ability to succeed?
                              Welcome to Episode 58 of Dyslexia Devoted where attitude is everything!
                              Are you interested in the Speechify app? Use this promo code to get 30% off
                              Code: SPEECHIFYPARTNER30
                              Download the summer reading list here: parnelloeducation.com/summerreading
                              Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode58
                              This Episode's Topics:
                              Why are there so many founders and CEOs with Dyslexia and/or ADHD?
                              How does attitude make a difference in the amount of progress a child makes?
                              How do we teach kids that sometimes failure is expected and a totally normal step on the way to progress and success?
                              Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
                              Summer Reading Book List
                              Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                              Connect with Lisa Parnello:
                              Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                              Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                              Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                              Follow on Spotify
                              13 min
                            • Ep. 57 Summer Reading for Elementary Grades

                              In This Episode:

                              Do you want to know some fun books for kids in the elementary grades to read this summer?

                              Welcome to Episode 57 of Dyslexia Devoted where I'll be giving you a list of great books for kids to enjoy reading this summer.

                              Are you interested in the Speechify app? Use this promo code to get 30% off

                              Code: SPEECHIFYPARTNER30

                              Download the summer reading list here: parnelloeducation.com/summerreading

                              Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode57

                              This Episode's Topics:

                              1. What books are fun and enjoyable for kids to read this summer?
                              2. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                • Summer Reading Book List
                                • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                  • 11 min
                                  • Ep. 56 Summer Reading Books for Middle Grades

                                    Do you want to know some fun books for kids in 5th-8th grade to read this summer?

                                    Welcome to Episode 56 of Dyslexia Devoted where I'll be giving you a list of great books for kids to enjoy reading this summer.

                                    Download the summer reading list here: parnelloeducation.com/summerreading


                                    Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode56


                                    This Episode's Topics:

                                    1. What books are fun and enjoyable for kids to read this summer?
                                    2. Podcasts for Middle School Kids
                                    3. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                      • Summer Reading Book List
                                      • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                      • Podcasts for Kids:
                                          • Brains On https://www.brainson.org/ (science and technology)
                                          • Book Club for Kids https://www.bookclubforkids.org/ (middle and high school kids review their favorite books)
                                          • Kid Nuz https://www.kidnuz.org/ (non-partison news)
                                          • Smash Boom Best https://www.smashboom.org/ (comparing two things, defending opinions)
                                          • Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                              • Summer Reading Book List
                                              • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                              • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                                • 11 min
                                                • Ep. 55 Preventing the Summer Slide

                                                  Do you what the summer slide is? Do you know how to prevent it?

                                                  Welcome to Episode 55 of Dyslexia Devoted where I'll be giving you a list of great ideas to keep kids from forgetting what they have learned this year.

                                                  Are you interested in the Speechify app? Use this promo code to get 30% off

                                                  Code: SPEECHIFYPARTNER30

                                                  Download the fun summer learning list from Episode 53 at parnelloeducation.com/summerfun

                                                  Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode55


                                                  This Episode's Topics:

                                                  1. What is the summer slide?
                                                  2. Learning activities to prevent summer slide
                                                  3. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                    • Summer Learning Activities List
                                                    • Speechify
                                                    • Simplex Spelling
                                                    • Math Aids
                                                    • Quick Math - Math Facts App
                                                    • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                    • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                                      • 8 min
                                                      • Ep. 54 Importance of Morphology

                                                        Do you know what the term morphology is or why it's important for students with dyslexia?

                                                        Welcome to Episode 54 of Dyslexia Devoted where I'll be teaching all about morphology!

                                                        Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode54

                                                        This Episode's Topics:

                                                        1. What is morphology?
                                                        2. How does it help with vocabulary and spelling?
                                                        3. Morphology Resources
                                                        4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                          • Morpheme Magic
                                                          • Morphemes for Little Ones
                                                          • Podcast Listener Survey
                                                          • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                          • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                                            • 13 min
                                                            • Ep. 53 Fun Summer Learning

                                                              Do you want to know some fun ways to keep kids entertained this summer?!

                                                              Welcome to Episode 53 of Dyslexia Devoted where I'll be giving you a list of great ideas!

                                                              Download it at parnelloeducation.com/summerfun

                                                              Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode53

                                                              This Episode's Topics:

                                                              1. Fun ways to learn this summer!
                                                              2. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                                                                • Summer Fun Learning List
                                                                • Podcast Listener Survey
                                                                • Get the Dyslexia Devoted Newsletter
                                                                • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

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

                                                                  • 13 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…