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Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Sonja and Nick

127 episodes

7 hours ago

Send us a text We all have goals for our dyslexic kids, but they often seem overwhelming and out of reach. In this episode we provide specific, practical tips for organizing the goals into smaller chunks and making daily progress. Here is our first episode on the topic of long-term goals: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/16849774 Hope For Parents With Struggling TeensYou've done everything you can to be a great parent, but your child is still struggling.Listen on: Apple Podcasts &...

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Send us a text We all have goals for our dyslexic kids, but they often seem overwhelming and out of reach. In this episode we provide specific, practical tips for organizing the goals into smaller chunks and making daily progress. Here is our first episode on the topic of long-term goals: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/16849774 Hope For Parents With Struggling TeensYou've done everything you can to be a great parent, but your child is still struggling.Listen on: Apple Podcasts &...

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Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

The Attacks On Your Kids’ Rights to a Free Appropriate Public Education ft. Attorney Laura Heneghan

Send us a text With all the changes in the US recently, it’s hard to keep track of all the implications. In this episode we dig into the changes at the Department of Education, executive orders, lawsuits, and more in order to understand how these changes could directly affect your kids! Attorney Laura Heneghan proudly practices solely in the area of special education, representing children and adolescents with disabilities who are not receiving appropriate services from their public school d...

1 day ago

52 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Dyslexic Voices: Children's Book Author Sasha Saidman

Send us a text Sasha Saidman is a cherished voice in children's literature, weaving tales of wonder and wisdom from her home in the vibrant heart of the Washington, D.C., area. Alongside her devoted husband and their two delightful children, Sasha crafts stories that celebrate the diverse tapestry of families, drawing from her own unique journey through life. Despite facing the challenges of dyslexia, which made the written word a formidable puzzle in her youth, Sasha's indomitable spirit saw...

1 week ago

29 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Why Arts and Sports Are So Important For Dyslexic Kids!

Send us a text While it's tempting to focus your child on academics, arts and sports opportunities are important for all kids, but especially those who are dyslexic. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace thei...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

How to Balance Long-Term Goals vs. Short-Term Struggles!

Send us a text As parents and caregivers of dyslexic kids, it’s important to try to set bigger-picture and longer-term goals to make progress in moving towards better skills, as well as more independence and self-advocacy. Otherwise, it’s easy to get lost in the busyness of everyday life. However, it can sometimes feel like something pressing is cropping up to deal with in the moment–on a weekly, or even a daily–that is more urgent. How can we resolve this tension? Dyslexia Journey has conver...

3 weeks ago

23 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Dyslexic Voices: Author and Animator Krista Weltner

Send us a text You can find Krista online at https://www.kristaweltner.com/ Check out her fantastic animated short, "Partially Compensated" at https://youtu.be/4Dk1KAy16Fs?si=R1J8mDeYVBQM3tVm ! Find her children's books here: https://amzn.to/3ZfGFjt Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase you...

4 weeks ago

34 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Why Doesn't My Dyslexic Kid Want to Go to School?!

Send us a text Is your dyslexic kid avoiding school? Find out why, and what to do about it! Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey! Send us your questions, comm...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Inside the May Center: Helping Dyslexic Children Thrive ft. Founder and Director Amy Miller

Send us a text Amy Miller, founder and director of the May Center for Learning in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has dedicated her career to helping dyslexic children. In this interview we dig into the May Center for learning, as well as how Amy is helping educate the educators in New Mexico and beyond! You can find the May Center at https://www.maycenter.org/ Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, an...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Multi-Sensory Tutoring for Dyslexic Kids ft. Dr. Emily Levy, Founder and Director of EBL Coaching

Send us a text Dr. Emily Levy employs an innovative approach to tutoring dyslexic kids, in person or remote. You can find out more at https://eblcoaching.com/. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness a...

1 month ago

24 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Your Kids' Rights Are in Danger! The Sneaky Legal Attack on Section 504 and Disability Rights

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the current legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which could have profound affects on your dyslexic or disabled child! For more detail about Section 504 and your children's rights, see our interview with attorney Laura Heneghan: Part 1: https://youtu.be/rw-cnFPhKdo Part 2: https://youtu.be/PK0iEPyBmZ4 Here are the articles we referenced in the episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2025/02/13/17-states-sue-...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Why Calendars are Hard for Dyslexics, and More Listener Comments!

Send us a text Join us in this episode as we go through our recent listener questions and comments! Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey! Send us your questio...

2 months ago

9 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Can Montessori Schools Work for Dyslexic Kids? Ft. Dyslexic Montessori Teacher Rebecca Hamel

Send us a text We were excited to sit down with Rebecca Hamel to get her unique perspective on education, as she is trained in both Orton-Gillingham and Montessori education, and is herself dyslexic. You can find Rebecca at https://www.instagram.com/worldlydyslexic/ Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dys...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

What is Dyslexia?

Send us a textDo you think you know what dyslexia is? You might be surprised!Links to our sources for the episode:International Dyslexia Association definition: https://dyslexiaida.org/definition-of-dyslexia/British Dyslexia Association definition: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexiaYale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity definition: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia/Article about Dr. Manuel Casanova's research into the brain structure of ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

We Know How to Teach Every Child to Read, ft. Psychologist David Hurford, Ph.D.

Send us a text We were honored to sit down with Dr. David Hurford, who has researched dyslexia and the science of reading for his entire career, to learn about his research, his books, and his work with dyslexic children. David P. Hurford, Ph.D. is the executive director of the Center for Reading and is the founder and manager of the Center for the Assessment and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (CARRD, Inc.) a nonprofit dedicated to assisting individuals with dyslexia to become competent...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

More Top Dyslexia Questions Answered!

Send us a text In this episode, we respond to some more recent viewer/listener questions. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey! Send us your questions, comm...

3 months ago

15 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

The Importance of Mentors for Dyslexic Kids

Send us a text Jake Sussman, Founder of Superpower Mentors, developed one of the world’s most effective online mentoring programs designed to empower youth and young adults with learning differences to confidently succeed in any environment. Jake has perfected his craft on how to best reach the “unreachable” through thousands of hours of personally mentoring neurodiverse youth around the world. His own experiences with learning differences have been his greatest advantage, as Jake utilizes hi...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

How to Balance Your Dyslexic Kid's Needs With Your Own ft. Aletha Solter, Ph.D. (Ep. 12 Rebroadcast)

Send us a text In this second interview with developmental psychologist and parenting expert Aletha Solter, Ph.D., we tackle the tricky issues of avoiding resenting, feeling guilty, and parental self-care. Dr. Aletha Solter is the founder and director of the Aware Parenting Institute and author of six books. For more information: http://www.awareparenting.com/ and https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/423088.Aletha_J_Solter 4min Podcast (English)Welcome to 4minEN – the English version of a m...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Can Dyslexia Make You Tired? 5 Tips to Help (Ep. 5 Rebroadcast)

Send us a text In this video, we discuss the mental fatigue dyslexic people can encounter when doing academic work and provide five tips for counteracting it. Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness an...

3 months ago

9 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Are 21% of Americans Illiterate and how does it relate to Dyslexia?

Send us a text A discussion of literacy rates has trended recently on social media. The statistic most commonly seen is 21% illiteracy in the United states. Is it true that 21% of Americans can’t read, and how does it relate to dyslexia? Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understa...

4 months ago

8 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

How the System is Stacked Against Dyslexic Kids

Send us a text Today's discussion is a response to "How the Ivy League Broke America" by David Brooks in the Dec 2024 issue of The Atlantic (published online November 14, 2024): https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/12/meritocracy-college-admissions-social-economic-segregation/680392/ (NB: Paywall) 4min Podcast (English)Welcome to 4minEN – the English version of a multilingual podcast that delivers the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Dyslexia Journey has conversations...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Tips and Tricks from a Dyslexia Specialist! ft. Catherine Scholl, Dyslexia Educator and Advocate

Send us a text Are you wondering how to get the best education for your dyslexic child? Hear the inside scoop directly from a special education and dyslexia specialist. Catherine Scholl brings a personal and professional perspective to educational advocacy, with extensive experience in Special Education, IEP, and 504 processes. She has worn many hats as a parent, special education teacher, and advocate, offering a well-rounded approach to helping families. Catherine holds a Bachelor's in Psy...

4 months ago

41 minutes