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#47 The Parent-Teacher Partnership: Building Effective Communication Channels
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language than your child's teacher? Do miscommunications leave you frustrated and your child's needs unmet? Today, I dive into the crucial art of building strong...
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#46 After the IEP: Your 30-Day Action Plan for Implementation Success
Last week I covered a 6-week IEP preparation timeline for success, but what happens next when your IEP meeting is over? What if there was a concrete action plan to ensure these vital supports actually happen? In this...
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#45 New Year, New IEP: Your 6-Week Preparation Timeline for Success
IEP season is upon us, and I realize that there’s so much to prepare during this time. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and not even sure where to start, then this episode is for you. Today, I look at what you’ll need in...
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#44 The Power of Pause: Why Breaking from Intervention Can Help
In this episode, IÂ explore the often-overlooked benefits of taking strategic breaks from dyslexia intervention and therapy. Drawing from personal experience with a recent podcast break, IÂ talk about how intentional...
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#43 8 Key Areas That Need to be Assessed for Comprehensive Special Education Evaluation
It’s so important that your child receives a comprehensive special education evaluation, but what does that really mean? To help you get a better understanding, I’ve divided the evaluations down into 8 key areas for a...
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#42 The Social-Emotional Effects of Dyslexia
Dyslexic children often struggle with the social impact of their learning difficulties. In this episode, I discuss the social-emotional effects of dyslexia, how they can impact your child socially, and ways to support...
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#41 {Guest Spotlight} In the Middle with Sara Smith: Being Dyslexic and Having a Dyslexic Dad and Son
Dyslexia and ADHD run in my family. In this episode, I speak with my sister, Sara Smith, about her personal experiences and insights on dyslexia, the challenges and opportunities present in everyday life, and the...
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#40 {Guest Spotlight} Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the International Dyslexia Association with Jessica Hamman
In celebration of the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) 75th anniversary, the IDA is dedicating the recent issue of its journal, Perspectives, to structured literacy. In this episode, I speak with Jessica...
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#39 5 Unexpected Ways Dyslexia Affects Everyday Life
When people talk about dyslexia and how it affects people, the focus is almost always on improving a child’s learning environment. They rarely talk about how the effects show up in everyday life. In this episode, I...
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#38 How Can I Help My Dyslexic Child Meet the School’s Foreign Language Requirement?
Foreign language requirements can be incredibly frustrating for dyslexic students, especially after already spending so long to manage reading and writing in their own language. In this episode, I discuss...
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#37 Can My Dyslexic Child Really Get Multisensory Instruction Online?
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Some things aren’t as good online as they are “in real life,” but multisensory learning isn’t one of them! In this episode, I share how multisensory learning instruction can be carried out effectively online,...
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#36 Do I Really Have to Teach My Dyslexic Child Grammar and Punctuation?
The difference between “Let’s eat, Grandma” and “Let’s eat Grandma” is substantial! Grammar and punctuation provide clarity and understanding that, without them, make language hard to understand. Today, I’m discussing...
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