In this episode of All About Dyslexia, Traci Barrientos and Stephanie sit down with Kayla Reggio, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia, to discuss her unique journey in the world of dyslexia.

Kayla has spent her career teaching students with dyslexia, training educators, and contributing to research that highlights the importance of early identification and intervention. But after years of professional experience, dyslexia became deeply personal when she began noticing signs in her own daughter, Camille.

Kayla shares what it was like to recognize those early red flags, how Camille began intensive dyslexia therapy in kindergarten, and how specialized dyslexia schools helped shape her learning journey. As both a dyslexia therapist and a mother, Kayla offers powerful insight into why early intervention matters, what effective dyslexia therapy looks like, and the incredible strengths that often emerge in dyslexic learners.

This conversation offers encouragement and practical insight for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to better understand how the right support can unlock a child’s potential.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The early signs of dyslexia parents should watch for

Why early identification and structured literacy intervention are critical

What makes special-purpose dyslexia schools unique

How dyslexia therapy can transform confidence and learning

Encouragement for families beginning their dyslexia journey

Join us as we explore how professional expertise and personal experience can come together to illuminate the path for dyslexic students.

Show Note Links: 

Donate Today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/general-donation-36

Lighthouse Center for Diagnostics: https://www.lighthousediagnostics.org/

Lighthouse Academy for Academy: https://lighthousedyslexia.org/