According to the National Institute of Health, dyslexia can be identified with 92% accuracy by the age of five and a half. In today’s episode, I dive into some of the common signs of dyslexia and what it may look like in your child at different development stages. I talk about the warning signs to look out for in preschool and kindergarten-aged children and how those challenges affect students as they continue on to elementary and middle school. I also touch on the consequences of little-to-no effective interventions. 

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We’ve established what dyslexia is and how to spot it in your child, so what’s the next step? On today’s episode, I walk you through how to get your child assessed and identified as dyslexic. I explain who you should consult with, how to find the right neuropsychologist for your family, and the two paths you can take to get your child evaluated. I break down the pros and cons of both the public and private options, and I lay out what to do once you have the full evaluation report. 

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Welcome to the first episode of Literacy Untangled! Today, I’m breaking down the International Dyslexia Association’s definition of dyslexia and describing the outcomes of someone living with this neurological disability. 

One in five people is diagnosed with dyslexia, but what does it actually mean? In short, it unexpectedly affects a person's ability to process written language and can lead to problems with reading comprehension, limited vocabulary, and limited background knowledge. Tune in to learn more about what dyslexia is and how it shows up in learning environments. 

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I think my child has dyslexia, where do I start? We just got the dyslexia diagnosis, what do we do next? These are some of the big questions that ex-special educator turned dyslexia interventionist, Jennie Sjursen, digs into on the Literacy Untangled Podcast. Jennie's specialties: breaking down the complexities of dyslexia into everyday language, strategies, and action steps. Think of this as your one-stop dyslexia shop. If it'll help you find a way to support your child through their dyslexia/neurodiverse journey, we'll dig into it! Let's get started!