In this powerful conversation, veteran educator Lori Josephson breaks down what dyslexia really is—and how you can spot the early signs in your preschool and kindergarten students. If you’ve ever had a gut feeling that something was “off” with a student’s reading but didn’t know what to look for or how to help, this episode is your guide.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• The most common myths about dyslexia (and what to stop believing today).
• Early red flags to watch for in pre-K and K students.
• Why phonemic awareness—not rhyming—is the real key.
• What orthographic mapping means and how it affects struggling readers.
• Simple strategies you can use right now to support at-risk students.

Show Links

Lori Josephson: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook / Instagram / Medium
Calling All Neurons Book
Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook Group
International Dyslexia Association
GAAB Early Screener
Well Screening
Ladder of Reading by Dr. Nancy Young
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