The Dyslexia Duo: Insights from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck on Dyslexia and Effective Strategies

 

In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a renowned literacy expert specializing in dyslexia. Dr. Hasbrouck discusses her journey in the field, key strategies for fostering literacy among children, and the importance of systematic, evidence-based instruction. She highlights the prevalence of dyslexia as a language-based disorder, debunks common myths, and emphasizes the critical role of early intervention. The discussion covers the necessity of accuracy in reading to build fluency, the significance of encoding in developing spelling and writing skills, and the potential for almost all children to learn to read and write with proper instruction. Dr. Hasbrouck also addresses the challenges in current educational practices and underscores the need for teacher and leadership training to implement effective literacy programs.

 

00:42 Welcoming Dr. Jan Hasbrouck

01:20 Dr. Hasbrouck's Journey in Literacy

07:33 Challenges and Changes in Literacy Education

14:43 Understanding Dyslexia Myths and Realities

17:04 Early Warning Signs of Dyslexia

26:35 Effective Reading Instruction and Leadership

32:45 Structured Literacy vs. Queuing Methods

39:25 The Complexity of Learning to Read

40:06 The Importance of Accuracy in Literacy

40:59 Connecting Words to Meaning

41:53 Triple A Instruction: Accuracy, Automaticity, Access

44:50 Building Fluency Through Accuracy

47:46 The Role of Repeated Reading

52:06 The Importance of Encoding in Literacy

57:34 Strengthening Writing Skills

01:02:01 Final Thoughts on Dyslexia and Literacy Growth

01:02:54 Upcoming Events and Conferences

01:05:00 Lightning Round Questions

01:07:01 Closing Remarks and Resources