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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now.
Dyslexia is a common learning and thinking difference that makes it difficult for kids to read and process words. And in communities of color, these challenges are often missed for many reasons. Lack of teacher training and limited access to early testing are just a few examples.
In this episode, we talk to Shaquala Holmes, MEd. Shaquala has spent her career helping students become better readers. Listen as she breaks down what can happen when dyslexia isn’t diagnosed early and why testing matters. Then find out how parents can support their children at home and in school.
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Timestamps
(00:55) How dyslexia affects students in the classroom
(03:47) What can happen if dyslexia is left undiagnosed
(07:38) Next steps after a dyslexia diagnosis
(11:52) How parents can support their child with dyslexia
For a transcript and more resources, visit our episode page on Understood.org.
We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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Join health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now.
Dyslexia is a common learning and thinking difference that makes it difficult for kids to read and process words. And in communities of color, these challenges are often missed for many reasons. Lack of teacher training and limited access to early testing are just a few examples.
In this episode, we talk to Shaquala Holmes, MEd. Shaquala has spent her career helping students become better readers. Listen as she breaks down what can happen when dyslexia isn’t diagnosed early and why testing matters. Then find out how parents can support their children at home and in school.
Related resources
Timestamps
(00:55) How dyslexia affects students in the classroom
(03:47) What can happen if dyslexia is left undiagnosed
(07:38) Next steps after a dyslexia diagnosis
(11:52) How parents can support their child with dyslexia
For a transcript and more resources, visit our episode page on Understood.org.
We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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