Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia

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In part 1 of our new series on the benefits of dyslexia, we dive into visual-spatial strengths.

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In part 3 of our continuing series on ChatGPT and AI, we discuss the ramifications of AI for accommodations for students with dyslexia.

Here are the three articles that Sonja mentioned:

https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/the-fight-with-robots-ai-writing-chatgpt-causing-trouble-for-dysgraphic-students/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/12/29/handwritten-essays-defeat-chatgpt/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/01/30/chatgpt-going-banned-teachers-sound-alarm-new-ai-tech/11069593002/
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/04/06/1071059/chatgpt-change-not-destroy-education-openai/

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In the final segment of our three-part interview with author and literacy advocate Cheri Rae, she shares her top tips to help you advocate for your dyslexic child on their journey!

Here is a biography of Cheri:

Two words best describe the direction of Cheri Rae’s writing career: worthy causes. After graduating from California State University Northridge with a degree in Political Science, Cheri embarked on a path of good works that blended her desire to make a difference and her considerable editorial skills.

DyslexiaLand is a collection of hard-won wisdom gained over the course of ten years of advocacy for children with dyslexia, beginning with her own son. While serving as a consultant to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Cheri established a Parent Resource Center, monthly “Dyslexia Dialogues” and the annual “Distinguished Dyslexic Speaker Series.” She collaborated with the Santa Barbara Public Library and produced several dyslexia-oriented events there as well. She was named a “Local Hero” by the Santa Barbara Independent for her fearless efforts on behalf of students with dyslexia, and awarded a Resolution from the California State Assembly for her dyslexia work. She currently serves as the Director of The Dyslexia Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, providing resources, and encouraging action about dyslexia.

Cheri continues to work with parents leading parent empowerment seminars to help them advocate for their dyslexic children, writes articles, and shares the trials and tribulations of DyslexiaLand as a public speaker. Her dyslexia-related assemblage art has been featured in several galleries.

Learn more at www.DyslexiaLand.com or www.DyslexiaProject.com.

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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5 tips for helping your dyslexic child during summer break!

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In this video, we provide five more specific ways your dyslexic student can benefit from using ChatGPT.

You can find ChatGPT at https://chat.openai.com/

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In part two of our three-part interview with author and literacy advocate Cheri Rae, we dig into dyslexia denialism, misconceptions about dyslexia, and the reasons for our continued struggles to get our dyslexic kids identified, diagnosed, and taught to read.

Here is a biography of Cheri:

Two words best describe the direction of Cheri Rae’s writing career: worthy causes. After graduating from California State University Northridge with a degree in Political Science, Cheri embarked on a path of good works that blended her desire to make a difference and her considerable editorial skills.

DyslexiaLand is a collection of hard-won wisdom gained over the course of ten years of advocacy for children with dyslexia, beginning with her own son. While serving as a consultant to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Cheri established a Parent Resource Center, monthly “Dyslexia Dialogues” and the annual “Distinguished Dyslexic Speaker Series.” She collaborated with the Santa Barbara Public Library and produced several dyslexia-oriented events there as well. She was named a “Local Hero” by the Santa Barbara Independent for her fearless efforts on behalf of students with dyslexia, and awarded a Resolution from the California State Assembly for her dyslexia work. She currently serves as the Director of The Dyslexia Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, providing resources, and encouraging action about dyslexia.

Cheri continues to work with parents leading parent empowerment seminars to help them advocate for their dyslexic children, writes articles, and shares the trials and tribulations of DyslexiaLand as a public speaker. Her dyslexia-related assemblage art has been featured in several galleries.

Learn more at www.DyslexiaLand.com or www.DyslexiaProject.com.

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In this video, we provide five specific ways your dyslexic student can benefit from using ChatGPT, plus a few things to watch out for.

You can find ChatGPT at https://chat.openai.com/

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In part one of our three-part interview with author and literacy advocate Cheri Rae we explore her own journey with dyslexia starting as the parent of a dyslexic elementary school kid, her advocacy work, and her book, DyslexiaLand.

Here is a biography of Cheri:

Two words best describe the direction of Cheri Rae’s writing career: worthy causes. After graduating from California State University Northridge with a degree in Political Science, Cheri embarked on a path of good works that blended her desire to make a difference and her considerable editorial skills.

DyslexiaLand is a collection of hard-won wisdom gained over the course of ten years of advocacy for children with dyslexia, beginning with her own son. While serving as a consultant to the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Cheri established a Parent Resource Center, monthly “Dyslexia Dialogues” and the annual “Distinguished Dyslexic Speaker Series.” She collaborated with the Santa Barbara Public Library and produced several dyslexia-oriented events there as well. She was named a “Local Hero” by the Santa Barbara Independent for her fearless efforts on behalf of students with dyslexia, and awarded a Resolution from the

California State Assembly for her dyslexia work. She currently serves as the Director of The Dyslexia Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, providing resources, and encouraging action about dyslexia.

Cheri continues to work with parents leading parent empowerment seminars to help them advocate for their dyslexic children, writes articles, and shares the trials and tribulations of DyslexiaLand as a public speaker. Her dyslexia-related assemblage art has been featured in several galleries.

Learn more at www.DyslexiaLand.com or www.DyslexiaProject.com.

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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Here are the three books we recommend in this episode:

The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9897792-the-dyslexic-advantage

High School Dropout to Harvard: My Life with Dyslexia by John Rodrigues
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36304381-high-school-dropout-to-harvard

DyslexiaLand: A Field Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia by Cheri Rae
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41551313-dyslexialand

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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In this episode we dig into dyslexia assessments, starting with the four components that the assessments look at, as well as considerations and caveats.

We're Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community, this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at [email protected].

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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