Reading Road Trip

S5E4: Navigating Dyslexia: From Personal Impact to Professional Support with Dr. Todd Cunningham


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In this episode of Reading Road Trip, Kate welcomes Dr. Todd Cunningham for a thoughtful conversation about dyslexia from both a professional and personal perspective. Todd shares his own experiences growing up with dyslexia before discussing what research tells us about dyslexia today, including early identification, intervention, common misconceptions, accommodations, and the importance of evidence-based instruction. They explore the impact dyslexia can have on students' academic self-concept, mental health, and family life, while offering practical advice for parents and educators who want to better support learners with dyslexia.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode
  • The Corn Chief by Karen Whetung, with photography by Lindsay Delaronde

  • Bright Lights Psychology Clinic Dr. Cunningham's clinic, providing psychoeducational assessments, intervention, and mental health support for children and youth.
  • Learn Different Professional learning organization founded by Dr. Cunningham that provides educator training and resources grounded in evidence-based practice and the science of learning.
  • Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read Inquiry Report Referenced in the discussion about system change, screening, and evidence-based reading instruction.
  • International Dyslexia Association Ontario (IDA Ontario) Resources, advocacy, and professional learning related to dyslexia and evidence-based literacy instruction.
  • Lifting The Curtain on EQAO Scores by IDA Ontario
  • Other Dyslexia Support: 
    • Dyslexia Canada
    • Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario 
    • New Definition of Dyslexia
    • ...more
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