Exploring Dyslexia: Understanding and Supporting Students

How much do you really know about dyslexia? Join us as we explore this often-misunderstood learning disorder. Jayson and Penny dive into the importance of evaluation, therapy, and the crucial support needed for teachers and students facing dyslexia. Tune in to learn more!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify the ties between dyslexia and mental health

Learners will identify what dyslexia is and the common misconceptions.

Learners will identify effective teaching strategies for supporting students with dyslexia in the classroom. 

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Timestamps

[00:07:16] Understanding Dysgraphia and Dyslexia with Penny Stack.

[00:10:32] Podcast Creator Chooses Talking Over Writing

[00:13:31] Dyslexia: More than Just Poor Grades

[00:16:47] Experts discuss diagnosing dyslexia: professionals and tests

[00:23:35] Choosing Assessments for Visual Processing Skills

[00:36:06] Dyslexia hint

[00:38:37] Children's Perspectives Often Overlooked in Education

[00:43:59] Teachers crave OTP support; students may mask dyslexia

[00:52:02] The Hidden Impacts of Dyslexia Beyond Reading

[00:57:29] Creating a Supportive Community for Dyslexia

[00:58:26] Wrap-Up of OT Schoolhouse Episode 125

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