Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid

Sonja and Nick
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Aug 13, 2025 • 14min

Back to School With Your Dyslexic Kid!

Send us a textIn this first episode of Season 2 of Dyslexia Journey, we share what's on our mind this back-to-school season!Our previous back-to-school episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/13429053We're excited to share new episodes with you every two weeks during season 2!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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Aug 6, 2025 • 50min

Supporting Dyslexic Kids and Their Families, ft. Psychologist Leanne Tran (Ep. 88 Rebroadcast)

Send us a textLeanne Tran is an Australian Psychologist who specializes in working with neurodiverse children and their families.You can find her at:https://www.leannetran.com.au/You can find her podcast, “Parent like a psychologist” wherever you listen to podcasts or athttps://learn.leannetran.com.au/podcasts/parent-like-a-psychologistThe BriefAll your family’s pressing concerns and questions, answered in one place. Mike...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyDyslexia 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jul 30, 2025 • 18min

Listener Questions: What Rights Does My Dyslexic Kid Have in Private School?

Send us a textJoin us as we address your questions!The book we mention is Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Allyhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/demystifying-disability-what-to-know-what-to-say-and-how-to-be-an-ally-emily-ladau/15364182Dyslexia 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jul 23, 2025 • 31min

How To Excite Dyslexic Kids About Learning Ft. Lois Letchford, author of “Reversed: A Memoir” (Ep. 50 Rebroadcast)

Send us a textIn Part 1 of our interview with Lois Letchford, we delve into her journey parenting her dyslexic son Nicholas who was told that he was "the worst student ... ever seen" by one of his early teachers, but  who went on to earn a Ph.D from Oxford.Here is a short bio of Lois: Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light when she faced teaching her son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapt and change lessons. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist using her non-traditional background, multi-continental experience, and passion for assisting other failing students. Lois received teaching degrees in Australia, Texas, and a master’s degree from SUNY, NY. Reversed:  A Memoir is her first book. In this story, she details her dyslexia and the journey of her son’s dramatic failure in first grade. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36163388-reversedThe BriefAll your family’s pressing concerns and questions, answered in one place. Mike...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyDyslexia 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jul 16, 2025 • 34min

From Homeschooling Dyslexic Kids to Grad School in Education! Ft. Caren Hunter

Send us a textCaren Hunter is a mother of several dyslexic kids who went back to school to study education and social work. Learn about her experiences and journey with us in this episode!Watch a video she created for one of her classes, "I'm Keira, and I have Dyslexia": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W4tRXFhnOA29lc7bhd23U_9xAtrCAYUN/view?usp=sharingThe BriefAll your family’s pressing concerns and questions, answered in one place. Mike...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyDyslexia 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jul 9, 2025 • 20min

Dyslexia Affects Everything! (Episode 65 Rebroadcast)

Send us a textDyslexia is a brain difference that primarily affects reading and writing. However, dyslexia affects many areas of life that you might not expect! Watch this video to learn about eight ways dyslexia can affect your whole life.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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jul 2, 2025 • 11min

Your Dyslexic Child: 3 Tips for Bad Moods After School (Episode 2 Rebroadcast)

Send us a textWe discuss some of the reasons that your dyslexic child might be more likely to be in a bad mood after school and how to handle 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jun 25, 2025 • 12min

Why You Need To Hold The Line on Dyslexia Accommodations

Send us a textHow many times has your child been told something like, “Just try this test without the extra time first and see how you do?” That's not okay! So how do we help our dyslexic kids hold the line?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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jun 18, 2025 • 21min

Summer Research Roundup: Dyslexic Strengths

Send us a textIn this edition of our occasional recent research review, we focus on scientific evidence for dyslexic strengths.The articles we reference are:Lukic, S., Jiang, F., Mandelli, M. L., Qi, T., Inkelis, S. M., Rosenthal, E., Miller, Z., Wellman, E., Bunge, S. A., Gorno‑Tempini, M. L., & Pereira, C. W. (2025).A semantic strength and neural correlates in developmental dyslexia. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, Article 1405425. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1405425 Maw, K. J., Beattie, G., & Burns, E. J. (2024).Cognitive strengths in neurodevelopmental disorders, conditions and differences: A critical review. Neuropsychologia, 197, Article 108850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2024.108850Dyslexia 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney
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Jun 11, 2025 • 33min

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dyslexia Accommodations! (Ep. 75 Rebroadcast)

Send us a textIf you have a child with dyslexia, or if you’re starting to investigate this possibility, you’ve probably come across the term “accommodations.” In this video, we demystify this term and go through the various accommodations that you and your child might want to consider.Explanation of accommodations from the International Dyslexia Association of https://dyslexiaida.org/accommodations-for-students-with-dyslexia/The BriefAll your family’s pressing concerns and questions, answered in one place. Mike...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyDyslexia 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, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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