The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil Required

Today's guest is no stranger to the world of dyslexia. Russ Loyd has taken his love of technology and dyslexia and merged them into a website that curates all documents about dyslexia. Inside the episode, Russ and Cheri discuss Discussion on the inception and importance of a digital platform for consolidating neurodiversity resources. Russ's personal journey with dyslexia and his involvement with...

Join Cheri on this Special Edition of The Writing Glitch is PA House Representative Jason Ortitay. He discusses the importance of mandating education for writing skills, as many teachers struggle to teach writing effectively. PA House Bill 998 and Senate Bill 801: The interviewee explains that both bills aim to introduce legislation related to education. The bills have the same content but differe...

Welcome to season two of The Writing Glitch ! Cheri and Melissa Gill explore groundbreaking strategies to "hack" dysgraphia, challenging the conventional notion that writing difficulties are insurmountable. As they engage in candid conversation, they uncover invaluable methods to conquer dysgraphia's limitations without even picking up a pencil. Discover how Melissa's extensive experience has illu...

Join Cheri as she delves into the heart of inclusive education on the Inclusive Pathways with DJ Nicholson.  DJ brings her extensive experience in special education and her passion for creating inclusive learning environments to the forefront. DJ uncovers the transformative power of inclusive education through thought-provoking conversations and insightful interviews. Explore strategies, stories,...

In this episode, Cheri engages in an insightful conversation with Pam Kasner, the distinguished literacy lead at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN). They unravel the mysteries of structured literacy, its vital role in transforming education, and the upcoming legislative initiatives shaping the teaching landscape. They share strategies, stories, and invaluable insig...

Welcome to the last episode of the Emotional Kids Summit - Special Edition of The Writing Glitch podcast.  Jonily and I are back for our last interview. Today, we share your Next Best Steps for getting involved with Math DYSconnected . Listen to the episode and join The Companion Course to receive more information about each guest. If you’d like to see the interview on video and learn more about M...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  In this interview, April discusses her journey of learning American Sign Language (ASL) and the importance of communication for her and her daughters. She shares her experience attending a publishing conference where she met Cheri in 2018 and how they connected through their shared interest in education and their perspectives on push-in t...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Cindy Frederdick-Fulton is an occupational therapy asistant. She owns an organic farm and provides a therapeutic riding program. She has discovered a program that integrates riding and writing and has put her program online. She provides a virtual experience for kids based in the city who cannot make it to her farm. If you’d like to see t...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Chaya is an occupational therapist specializing in self-regulation and school-based therapy and shares her journey and experiences in working with children with disabilities. She discusses her background, which includes working as an occupational therapist, creating her own practice, and becoming certified in the Size Matters handwriting...

Welcome to this Special Edition of The Writing Glitch podcast.  Jonily and I are back. Today, we share the inspiration behind one of the characters in our book, Math DYSconnected. Happy Birthday to The Writing Glitch and Cheri, your host! Listen in every Friday for a new character release. Math DYSconnected will be released this fall. You will be the first to hear the details by joining the Compan...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Join authors Lynn and Jonathan as they discuss their inspiring children's book, "Robby, the Dyslexic Taxi." In this heartwarming conversation, they share their motivation for creating a relatable story about a dyslexic taxi cab and its creative problem-solving abilities. By highlighting the strengths and resilience of neurodivergent indiv...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  In this conversation, Kelly, an Occupational Therapist, and provider of the Integrated Listening System (ILS), discusses the focus system and its benefits for children's learning. Kelly explains that the focus system incorporates decades of auditory processing and intervention research. It uses specially treated music, bone-conduction hea...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Christina shares her personal experience as a parent of a child with a disability. She discusses how she and her team at Exceptional Lives recognized the need to provide information and support to families in a different way. By leveraging her own love for podcasts and the effectiveness of audio content, they decided to create a podcast t...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  One of the key takeaways from the conversation between Cheri and Heather is the importance of providing sensory strategies and sensory input to prevent meltdowns and promote learning. Children with sensory processing challenges often struggle to process the sensory information around them, such as bright lights, sounds, and physical conta...

Welcome to this Special Edition of The Writing Glitch podcast.  Jonily and I are back. Today, we share the inspiration behind one of the characters in our book, Math DYSconnected. Listen in every Friday for a new character release. Math DYSconnected will be released this fall. You will be the first to hear the details by joining the Companion Course! See the link below. Today, we are talking about...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  In this engaging conversation, Audrey, a former classroom teacher turned math tutor, shares her journey and unique approach to helping students in math. Audrey opens up about her decision to leave the classroom and her impact as a tutor, not only in her state but internationally. Audrey's personal struggle with math as a student gives her...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  In this conversation, Sarah, a homeschooling occupational therapist, and Cheri discuss their experiences with homeschooling and supporting children with different learning styles. Sarah shares how she discovered homeschooling as a better fit for her son, who had Sensory Processing Disorder and struggled in a traditional classroom environm...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Maria Chivers, the founder of Dyslexia A2Z, shares her journey and the motivation behind creating the website. The Swindon Dyslexia Center had been running for 17 years and had to close down due to Maria's deteriorating health. However, she didn't want to lose the knowledge and expertise accumulated over the years, so she created an onlin...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Join host Cheri Dotterer from The Writing Glitch in an enlightening interview with Penny Williams, an expert in parenting children with ADHD and autism. Penny shares her personal journey as a parent and educator, offering valuable insights and strategies for parents of neurodivergent children. Discover the power of understanding behavior...

Welcome to this Special Edition of The Writing Glitch podcast.  Jonily and I are back. Today, we share the inspiration behind one of the characters in our book, Math DYSconnected. Listen in every Friday for a new character release. Math DYSconnected will be released this fall. You will be the first to hear the details by joining the Companion Course ! See the link below. Today, we are talking abou...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  In this compelling conversation, Stephen Quinlan, a licensed independent clinical social worker, discusses his work with anxious children and the importance of addressing anxiety in the classroom. He shares his experience as a therapist for over 20 years, specializing in anxiety disorders, particularly selective mutism. Stephen explains t...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit.  Join us for an engaging interview with Alison Dillard, a math teacher and author of several books, including the upcoming release, "The Math Anxiety Handbook." In this episode, we delve into Alison's journey and how she helps students overcome math anxiety and emotional outbursts. We explore her experiences as a math professor and the cha...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit. I don’t know why it took me so long to reach out to this guest. Today I interviewed Bridgette Nicholson, an occupational therapist. She uses a body-up approach to learning as she teaches assistive technologies. She began working with assistive technology back in the day when you made your own switch for a toy. She shares her passion for le...

Welcome to today’s interview on the Emotional Kids Summit. DeToya, a passionate preschool teacher and founder of "The Transformational Teacher" shares her inspiring journey and how she overcame challenges in the classroom through a shift in mindset and incorporating her faith. She emphasizes the importance of social-emotional development and highlights strategies that have transformed her interact...

Welcome to this Special Edition of The Writing Glitch podcast.  Jonily and I are back. Today, we share the inspiration behind one of the characters in our book, Math DYSconnected. Listen in every Friday for a new character release. Math DYSconnected will be released this fall. You will be the first to hear the details by joining the Companion Course! See the link below. Today, we are talking about...