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- The Glitch Was Never the Kids — It Was Us
After three seasons and a decade-long journey into the heart of dysgraphia, Cheri Dotterer records her final episode of The Writing Glitch. But this isn’t the end — it’s a beginning. In this emotional farewell, Cheri reflects on the reason she started the podcast, reads the powerful IMPACT Teacher Manifesto, and reveals the inspiration behind her next chapter.
Learn how Esther’s story shaped Cheri’s own transformation, and how you — yes, you — are being called to rise, lead, and teach from a place of wisdom, not worksheets. If you’ve ever felt like your classroom could be more than standards and scripts, this episode is your invitation.
👉 Download the IMPACT Teacher Manifesto [link in show notes]
📧 Email your story: [email protected]
🎧 Stay tuned for the launch of a new and improved podcast, Fall 2025.
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00:45 - Why I started The Writing Glitch
02:30 - What was broken: It wasn’t the students
03:40 - The glitch inside all of us
04:20 - A look back: the Esther connection
05:25 - Personal transformation through the hero’s journey
06:20 - The IMPACT Teacher Manifesto (Full Reading)
10:30 - What’s next: New podcast, new purpose
12:10 - Calling all TpT Teachers: Let me share your journey
13:05 - Introducing The Purpose-Filled Teacher podcast
14:15 - From pressure to purpose: A new kind of classroom
15:00 - Download the manifesto + share your story
15:45 - Final farewell: “You were put here for such a time as this”
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
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HASHTAGS
#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast
★ Support this podcast ★9 min - Celebrating the 100th episode!
In this reflective milestone episode, Cheri Dotterer, host of The Writing Glitch, celebrates the 100th episode by revisiting some of the standout moments from the past school year. From interviews with experts on dyslexia and dysgraphia to product reviews and real-world classroom insights, Cheri recaps the evolution of handwriting, learning disabilities, and educational innovations that have shaped Season 3. She also opens up about the future of the podcast—what’s next and why listener feedback matters now more than ever. If you've ever found value in these episodes, this is the one to share, celebrate, and reflect on.
🌟 Highlights include:
Key episodes on handwriting programs, IEP deep-dives, and classroom applications- A behind-the-scenes look at sustaining a podcast in education
- A call to action: Help shape the future of The Writing Glitch
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00:00 - Welcome to The Writing Glitch: Season Recap
00:45 - Kicking off the year with Learning Without Tears
01:10 - Highlights from Casey Harrison (Season 3, Episode 5)
01:30 - Nessie: Interview & Product Review (Episode 6)
01:55 - What I learned from Nessie & Casey
02:20 - Respiratory health in classrooms with Kirk Lundy (Episode 10)
02:40 - Kelli Fetter’s handwriting-tutoring connection (Episode 12)
03:00 - Size Matters Handwriting with Beth Moskowitz (Episode 13)
03:20 - Deep dive into IEPs with Jen Porter
03:35 - Lindsay Ball on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Episode 11)
03:55 - Free preschool program: Play Roly
04:15 - Rachel Specter: Making your program research-based
04:40 - Writing Revolution Review (Episode 24)
05:00 - Crafting Minds: Reading & Writing support
05:15 - Marian Walman’s library-based nonprofit work
05:30 - Episode 100: The GOW School with Mr. Munro
05:50 - Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect Book Study with Theresa Rodriguez
06:10 - A moment of realization: 100 episodes!
06:30 - Podcasting reflections: Costs and commitments
06:55 - What’s next? Uncertain future without support
07:30 - Your feedback is crucial—what do YOU want to hear?
07:50 - Upcoming episodes preview
08:10 - Final message: Be brilliant. Be present. You were put here for such a time as this.
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
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9 min - Finding The Right School For Your Child With Learning Disabilities
In this inspiring episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer sits down with John Munro, Head of School at the GOW School—an internationally recognized boarding and day school transforming the lives of students with language-based learning disabilities. John shares the school's rich history, rooted in the work of Dr. Samuel Orton, and details the school’s signature Reconstructive Language (RL) curriculum that empowers students to master reading and writing through neuroscience-backed methods. Discover how small classes, structured literacy, a robotics program inspired by BattleBots, and deep staff-student relationships make GOW a hidden gem for students from around the world.
https://www.gow.org/
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TIME STAMPS
01:00 GOW’s mission to transform life trajectories for students
02:00 The meaning behind “ignite learning” at GOW
03:00 John’s background and motivation for joining GOW
04:00 The school’s 99-year history and founding story
06:00 From boys-only to co-ed and its current demographics
07:00 International student body and cultural representation
08:00 Supporting English language learners with dyslexia
09:00 Overview of GOW’s academic structure (6-day school week)
10:00 Athletics and extracurriculars at GOW
11:00 Outdoor education and unique enrichment offerings
12:00 Day student experience mirrors that of boarders
13:00 Faculty’s intensive involvement in student life
14:00 Teacher commitment and long-term retention
15:00 Academic calendar with built-in recharge breaks
17:00 Handling breaks and student housing during holidays
18:00 Personal boarding school connection and perspectives
19:00 Transition to discussion about Reconstructive Language
20:00 What is RL and how it originated at GOW
21:00 Structure of the RL deck and how it builds reading skills
23:00 Integration of RL with writing instruction
24:00 Enrollment capacity and class sizes
25:00 Robotics program and BattleBots championship success
27:00 Admitting students who are a mission fit
28:00 GOW as a college-prep school, not a therapeutic school
29:00 Summer program overview: academics + camp fun
30:00 How summer school feeds full-year enrollment
31:00 Structured literacy benefits all learners
32:00 Website and open house details
33:00 The school’s four pillars: Honesty, Hard Work, Respect, Kindness****************************************************************************
BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok:
36 min - 3 Math Interventions that Make Math Stick: S3 E31
In this episode, Cheri Dotterer shares a replay of a live webinar teaching three powerful math interventions proven to help students—from kindergarten to high school—retain and engage with math concepts more effectively. These strategies bridge the gap between cognitive science and classroom practice. Cheri breaks down the interventions into practical, hands-on activities, including the Locker Problem, the 120-Chart, and Paper Folding (Making Rectangles). She also highlights real-world case studies and the neuroscience behind these interventions, showing how as little as six minutes per week can change math outcomes.
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Products Mentioned
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/cwsbp
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TIME STAMPS
0:48 – 2:15 How writing struggles connect to math struggles.
2:15 – 3:01 Introduction to Jonily Zupancic and Cheri's learning journey.
3:01 – 4:06 Cheri’s background, books, podcasts, and how writing is more than literacy.
4:06 – 6:56 Early number sense: how toddlers naturally engage with shapes and numbers.
6:56 – 7:57 Breaking the cycle of frustration and introducing today’s three interventions.
7:57 – 10:07 Research data showing how these interventions improved math scores.
10:07 – 11:18 First intervention: Division is Sharing — Introduction.
11:18 – 17:25 The Locker Problem — A math patterning activity to teach division and counting.
17:25 – 20:06 Second intervention: Subtraction is Distance — Using the 120-Chart to build number sense.
20:06 – 25:10 Third intervention: Multiplication is Rectangles — Teaching multiplication and fractions using paper folding.
25:10 – 26:57 AHA moments and reflection from webinar participants.
26:57 – 27:46 Why these interventions work and why you should try them.
27:46 – 30:12 Course bundle details and how to apply these interventions K-12.
30:12 – 33:21 Practicum, bonus offers, and course bundle available for listeners.****************************************************************************
BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
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HASHTAGS
#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast
34 min - Product Review Sammy and the Reading Chest: S3 E30
In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer explores the multisensory literacy system Sammy and the Magical Reading Chest from North Coast Educational Center. Unpacking puppets, tactile cursive cards, sign language visuals, and engaging student workbooks, Cheri highlights how this structured literacy program supports reading and writing development from a therapeutic and classroom perspective. She explains how the system aligns with structured literacy principles—systematic, explicit, cumulative, and multisensory—and how educators and therapists can creatively integrate it into their instruction.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite literacy resources!
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Products Mentioned
https://richardslearningsystems.com/
https://www.northcoasted.com/store
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TIME STAMPS
00:30 Meet the puppets: Miss Alice, Ichabod Ick, Professor Underwood
01:30 Sample alphabet cards04:00 Tactile cursive cards with raised lettering
05:00 Inside Student Workbook 1:
08:00 Student Workbook 210:00 Student Workbook 3
13:00 Final thoughts: Structured literacy alignment and puppet integration
14:00 Therapy ideas using puppets and stuffed animals
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Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
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HASHTAGS
#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast #Sammyandthereadingchest #RichardsLearningSystems
- (00:30) - Meet the puppets: Miss Alice, Ichabod Ick, Professor Underwood
- (01:30) - Sample alphabet cards
- (04:00) - Tactile cursive cards with raised lettering
- (05:00) - Inside Student Workbook 1:
- (08:00) - Student Workbook 2
- (10:00) - Student Workbook 3
- (13:00) - Final thoughts: Structured literacy alignment and puppet integration
- (14:00) - Therapy ideas using puppets and stuffed animals
16 min - A Librarian’s Guide to Literacy Interventions: S3 E29
Join host Cheri Dotterer in this insightful episode of The Writing Glitch as she speaks with Marion Waldman, the founder of Teach My Kid to Read. Marion shares her personal journey of navigating literacy challenges with her own child and how that experience led her to create a nonprofit dedicated to equipping librarians, educators, and parents with the tools they need to support struggling readers.
This episode also highlights Podcastathon, a global initiative amplifying nonprofit voices, and how Teach My Kid to Read is playing a pivotal role in shaping library-based literacy interventions. Learn how libraries can become literacy hubs, the science behind effective reading instruction, and how YOU can support dyslexia-friendly reading spaces in your community.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite literacy resources!
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Products Mentioned
- Tier 1 Interventions Podcast
- Disability Labs
- Relief in 3d Subscription Box
- Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect
- Monthly Math and Writing Webinar
- Teach My Kid to Read
- Online Membership Community
- Podcastathon
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TIME STAMPS
00:21 What is Podcastathon?
01:00 Meeting Marion Waldman: The birth of Teach My Kid to Read
02:09 The struggle of librarians and educators
03:46 Understanding dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD
06:40 Marion’s journey
08:11 The hidden gaps in literacy instruction and the science of reading
09:09 Finding Orton-Gillingham-based instruction
12:00 The role of decodable books
14:49 How Teach My Kid to Read is transforming library programs
17:24The challenges of getting libraries
20:00 How parents and caregivers can access free literacy resources
22:23 Bringing writing and math to the literacy conversation
27:02 Exploring Teach My Kid to Read’s online membership community
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
Ti...
45 min - PRODUCT REVIEW: Decoding Duo & Morphology Anthology: S3 E38
In this episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri reviews Decoding Duo and the Morphology Anthology from the Changing Minds Group. These structured literacy resources provide explicit, systematic, and multisensory strategies to improve phonics, spelling, and morphology instruction.
Join us as we explore:
✅ The scope and sequence of these resources
✅ How occupational therapists can integrate structured literacy into interventions
✅ Fun, movement-based learning activities to reinforce spelling and phonics
✅ Why using familiar classroom content enhances student engagement and retentionhttps://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/
🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with five friends who need these insights!
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TIME STAMPS
📌00:00 Introduction to the episode & why literacy tools matter
📌01:00 Overview of Decoding Duo & its structured literacy routines
📌02:30 Key components of the Decoding Duo program: phonics, word reading, and dictation
📌04:00 How occupational therapists can use Decoding Duo in interventions
📌05:00 Exploring the Morphology Anthology: What is morphology?
📌06:30 Structured literacy in action: Greek & Latin roots, word structure, and multisensory learning
📌08:00 OT applications: Using spelling words in sensory activities
📌09:30 Movement-based learning: Kinesthetic techniques to reinforce spelling
📌10:30 Creative ways to use structured literacy in OT sessions
📌11:30 Final thoughts: The importance of fun, engagement, and emotional connection in literacy
📌12:00 Outro: Be awesome, be brilliant—you were put here for such a time as this!
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
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HASHTAGS
#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast
- (01:00) - Overview of Decoding Duo & its structured literacy routines
- (02:30) - Key components of the Decoding Duo program: phonics, word reading, and dictation
- (04:00) - How occupational therapists can u...
12 min - Bridging Research and Practice with Crafting Minds: S3 E27
In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer welcomes the founders of Crafting Minds, Sarah Gannon and Dr. Melissa Orkin, for an insightful discussion on structured literacy and fluency development. With backgrounds in literacy coaching and research, they share how evidence-based practices can transform reading instruction and support struggling students. This episode covers the science of reading, the integration of occupational therapy in literacy instruction, and how their resources—Decoding Duo and Morphology Anthology—help bridge gaps in phonics and fluency. Tune in to learn strategies that empower teachers, OTs, and intervention specialists to collaborate effectively and create meaningful learning experiences for all students.
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction to The Writing Glitch and today’s guests
02:00 Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching
05:30 The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading
10:00 Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction
14:00 How phonics, fluency, and morphology work together in reading development
18:30 Bridging the gap between phonics instruction and connected text
22:00 The role of occupational therapists in supporting literacy development
26:00 Decoding Duo & Morphology Anthology: A deep dive into their resources
32:00 The need for collaboration between teachers, OTs, and specialists
37:00 Crafting Minds’ upcoming web-based literacy tool for teachers
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
*****************************************************************************
SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
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HASHTAGS
#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast
- (02:00) - Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching
- (05:30) - The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading
- (10:00) - Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction
- (14:00) - How phonics, fluency, and morphology work toget...
40 min - Neuroscience of Dysgraphia: S3 E26
Join The Writing Glitch podcast as we dive into the neuroscience behind dysgraphia. In this episode, Teresa Roderiques continues the discussion on Handwriting Brain-Body Disconnect (HWBBD) and explores how the brain’s structures—such as the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and limbic system—play a crucial role in handwriting. We’ll discuss the link between movement, memory, and executive functioning, uncovering how students process writing tasks at a neurological level. Whether you're an occupational therapist, teacher, or parent, this episode offers valuable insights into supporting struggling writers.
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction to The Writing Glitch and the HWBBD Study
02:00 Start with strengths
05:00 Dysgraphia and its connection to motor coordination disorders
10:00 How trauma affects the cerebellum and learning
15:00 The role of memory/the impact of sleep
20:00 The basal ganglia and its surprising connection to handwriting
30:00 Executive functioning skills and their development over time
40:00 Proprioception and vestibular systems in handwriting
50:00 How vision affects handwriting and reading
1:00:00 Connecting the sensory-motor pathway to writing success
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BOOKS
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast
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FREE WEBINAR
Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Cheri
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
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HASHTAGS
#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #MotorSkills #Proprioception #VestibularSystem #SensoryProcessing #BrainDevelopment #HandwritingScience #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast- (02:00) - Start with strengths
- (05:00) - Dysgraphia and its connection to motor coordination disorders
- (10:00) - How trauma affects the cerebellum and learning
- (15:00) - The role of memory/the impact of sleep
- (20:00) - The basal ganglia and its surprising connection to handwriting
- (30:00) - Executive functioning skills and their development over time
- (40:00) - Proprioception and vestibular systems in handwriting
- (50:00) - How vision affects handwriting and reading
- (01:00:00) - Connecting the sensory-motor pathway to writing success
★ Support this podcast ★1 hr 34 min - Writing Revolution 2.0 Review
As educators, we are always looking for tools that can effectively support our students’ writing development. Enter The Writing Revolution 2.0—a structured, research-based writing curriculum designed to help students master sentence formation, expository writing, and analytical thinking. But does it live up to its promise? In this post, we’ll review the curriculum, explore its benefits and drawbacks, and determine whether it’s the right fit for your classroom.What Is The Writing Revolution 2.0?
The Writing Revolution is a method that teaches writing through explicit instruction, scaffolding, and structured literacy techniques. It is widely recognized for its evidence-based approach to improving student writing across all subjects, not just English Language Arts. The newest edition, Writing Revolution 2.0, refines its approach and expands on key instructional strategies.
Key Features of The Writing Revolution 2.0
Explicit Instruction – Writing is taught systematically, starting from sentences and progressing to paragraphs and essays.- Cross-Disciplinary Application – This method can be used in various subjects, from science to social studies.
- Integrated Grammar Instruction – Instead of isolated grammar lessons, students learn grammar in the context of their writing.
- Assessment and Progress Monitoring – Built-in formative assessments allow teachers to track student progress.
- Professional Development – Extensive training and resources are available for teachers to implement the method effectively.
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros:- Research-backed and evidence-based
- Works across multiple grade levels
- Effective scaffolding for struggling learners
- Encourages structured, clear writing
❌ Cons:
- No creative writing component
- Requires teacher training for full implementation
- Some activities may feel repetitive for advanced students
- Best suited for structured writing rather than exploratory writing
Who Should Use This Curriculum?
- Teachers looking to improve students' structured writing skills
- School administrators seeking a school-wide writing approach
- Occupational therapists collaborating with teachers on sentence-building strategies
Final Thoughts
Overall, The Writing Revolution 2.0 is an excellent tool for educators who want a structured, systematic approach to writing instruction. While it lacks creative writing elements, its explicit focus on sentence and paragraph construction makes it invaluable for developing students' foundational writing skills. If you work in an environment that emphasizes expository writing, this curriculum could be a game-changer.
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Resources Mentioned
📘 The Writing Revolution 2.0 – The updated book outlines the Hochman Method
📂 FREE Downloadable Writing Templates & Classroom Resources – Available at thewritingrevolution.org.FREE WEBINAR
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00:31 Overview of The Writing Revolution 2.0
01:00 The Six Core Principles of The Writing Revolution
02:15 Breaking down writing concepts into manageable segments
03:07 A 5-star curriculum? Key strengths of The Writing Revolution 2.0
04:26 Sentence-level scaffolding and writing clarity
05:00 Assessment, professional development, and accessibility
05:47 What’s missing? Why it doesn’t include creative writing
06:08 The importance of teacher training for full implementation
06:59 How OTs can support writing instruction using this method
08:01 Final thoughts and a call for listener feedback
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About The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil Required
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The Writing Glitch is brought to you by Dotterer Educational Consulting. Our Founder and Owner, Cheri Dotterer, is the host.
Build courage, compassion, and collaboration to help students thrive and grow leaders that transcend a lifetime, regardless of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, using sensory-motor processing and neuroscience-based instructional interventions. No Pencil Required!
We interview teachers, therapists, and parents about how they have seen a transformation in children having these disabilities and co-morbid conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They share how they help students grow and prosper.
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Each episode contains one intervention to help you support students with writing challenges the next day you are in your classroom. These interventions are explicit, systematic, cumulative, and multisensory. They are designed to support ALL students through targeted, daily visual-perceptual, visual-motor, and memory interventions. These interventions benefit all students and harm none.
All students have access to writing regardless of their status in the classroom. The interventions were created to take up to 30 seconds to 2 minutes of your classroom time. Strategic lesson planning increases classroom engagement.
All interventions can be adapted for students with physical disabilities because they support the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and well-being of all students. In addition, these interventions impact all subject matter classrooms. Whether you are teaching English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, or art, these interventions will benefit your classroom atmosphere across ALL grade levels.
You have put your blood, sweat, and tears into investing in your education and children. Don’t let a misunderstanding about this disability stop you from providing best practices.
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It took challenges at home and on the job to wake me up to the impact dysgraphia has on all students. Struggling my entire life with communication issues, I was mistaken that only students with learning disabilities could have dysgraphia.
My thoughts shifted when my gifted daughter asked for help with spelling. My son struggles with handwriting. Then, a parent asked me why her child could read and have trouble writing. Finding answers became the drive that gets me out of bed in the morning.
It’s a big shock when you discover how pervasive writing difficulties are and how little people know about how to help–even OTs. I used to think I was the only OT who struggled with understanding dysgraphia. It turns out many have questions.
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