October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and every Friday Michelle is highlighting voices who are changing the landscape for students with dyslexia and their families.

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Melanie Brethour, a Montreal-based resource teacher, founder of Decoding Dyslexia Quebec, and the voice behind Soar With Dyslexia. Inspired by her son’s journey with dyslexia, Melanie has become a leading advocate for parent empowerment, teacher training, and evidence-based instruction.

Key Takeaways:

The power of parent advocacy and how to navigate systems that say “wait and see.”
Why early identification and intervention are acts of equity.
How parents and teachers can work together to support struggling readers.
What Melanie has learned about balancing her teacher and parent lenses.
Why reading is a human right and what needs to shift in schools and teacher prep programs to make that a reality.

Resources Mentioned:

National Center on Improving Literacy - Resources for Families
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) – Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know
Decoding Dyslexia – grassroots advocacy network
Melanie’s Link Tree - with a ton of resources!

Connect with Melanie Brethour:

Melanie’s Decoding Dyslexia - Quebec Facebook Page
Instagram: @soarwithdyslexia
LinkedIn
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Check out our Dyslexia Awareness Reel here!

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63. The Power of Parent Advocacy with Melanie Brethour, Soar with Dyslexia (Dyslexia Awareness Month)