In today’s episode, we’re talking to Susan Danker about Structured Literacy. Susan is one of the co-owners of The Reading & Language Learning Center. She has always loved reading and is happy to have created a position as a speech-language pathologist that allows her to share her love of literacy with others. Today you will learn:

• What structured literacy is and its purpose

Links and Resources:

• Susan’s Bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/susan-danker/

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Ashlee about dyslexia and creativity. Ashlee is a student with dyslexia who enjoys playing sports, building lego sets, and drawing. We appreciate Ashlee coming on the podcast to share her experience with dyslexia with you all! Today you will learn:

When Ashlee found out she had dyslexia and how it made her feel

If she received reading support and if she liked it 

How she advocated for herself and the ways in which her teachers responded.

How dyslexia impacted her work

Ashlee’s tools for success

What she wished/wished her teachers knew about dyslexia

How dyslexia has impacted her sports

How she defines dyslexia as her superpower

What dyslexia means to her personally 

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Gracie about living with dyslexia. Gracie is a student with dyslexia who loves to play sports. We appreciate Gracie coming on the podcast to share her experience with dyslexia with you all! Today you will learn:

• How Gracie felt to learn that she had dyslexia

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Diane Douglas about Written Expression and Dyslexia. Diane is an SLP here at RLLC. While everyone at the clinic specializes in dyslexia, Diane also specializes in writing therapy. Today you will learn:

• What written expression is 

Links and Resources:

• Diane’s Bio:  https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/diane-douglas/

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Nick Bruno about living with a stutter. Nick is an SLP with us here at RLLC. Today you will learn:

• What stuttering is

Links and Resources:

• Nick’s bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/nick-bruno-m-a-ccc-slp/ 

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In this episode of the podcast, we share a bit of a different format because we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary of the podcast! Instead of hearing from one expert, we thought it would be fun to hear success stories from our therapists! We hope you enjoy this fun episode! 

We have loved creating and sharing this podcast with you all and we look forward to future episodes. 

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Denae Sullivan about going back to school with dyslexia. Denae is an SLP here at the Reading and Language Learning Center.  If you’re looking to work with Denae feel free to book a chat with us on our website. Today you will learn:

• What parents should do to prepare their children to go back to school

Links and Resources:

• Denae’s Bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/denae-sullivan/ 

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Sabine Heisman about COVID-19 & Mental Health. Dr. Heisman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Northern Virginia area. She specializes in child psychology. She works for MindWell Psychology where they take a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. Today you will learn:

1. How COVID-19 has impacted the mental health crisis

Links and Resources:

• Mindwell: https://mindwell.us 
  • Mindwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindwellpsychology/ 

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Kathleen Wawrzyniak-Webb about Cognitive Behavioral Basics. Dr. Wawrzyniak-Webb is a licensed clinical psychologist in Hartford, Connecticut. She specializes in mental and emotional health for all: children, teens, adults, and families. She owns the practice Greater Hartford Wellness where they provide therapy for all to work towards their best emotional health. Today you will learn:

• What cognitive behavioral basics are

Dr.Links and Resources:

• Greater Hartford Wellness: https://www.greaterhartfordwellness.com  
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterhartfordwellness/ 

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com 

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Krista Gauthier about Dyslexia and STEM. Krista is the executive director of Sliding Doors where they give students with dyslexia the opportunity to explore STEM that they may not otherwise receive in the typical school setting. They also offer a component of teaching to educators by way of seminars through Dyslexic Edge Today you will learn:

• What STEM stands for 

Links and Resources:

• Sliding Doors: https://www.sdsquared.org/ 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDSquaredLC/

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• Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com