Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education Dyslexia Awareness Month
The signs of dyslexia are often overlooked. And there’s so much parents of kids of color can do to advocate for the right support for this learning difference. Our guest is Dyslexia Mom Boss host Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein, EdD. Listen as Dr. Lauren explains:
- Her own personal experience with learning and thinking differences
- What parents need to know about Orton-Gillingham
- Ways parents and schools can work together to help kids of color thrive
Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.
We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org.
Related resources
- Dr. Lauren’s podcast, Dyslexia Mom Boss
- Dyslexia basics
- What is Orton–Gillingham?
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