Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia

Send us Fan Mail 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/ Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're Sonja and Nick — parents o...

Send us Fan Mail Do 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-dyslexia Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity definition: https://dyslexia.yale...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Difficul...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we respond to some more recent viewer/listener questions. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists,...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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/auth...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, we discuss the mental fatigue dyslexic people can encounter when doing academic work and provide five tips for counteracting it. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episod...

Send us Fan Mail 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? We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel whe...

Send us Fan Mail 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) Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss ways that dyslexia can affect speaking, as well as accommodations that can help. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expe...

Send us Fan Mail Are you confused about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. Have you heard the term, "Free and Appropriate Public Education" and want to know what it means? Do you want to know your legal rights when interacting with your kid's school? Listen to part 2 of this interview with special education attorney Laura Heneghan to learn about all that and more! You can...

Send us Fan Mail Are you confused about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. Have you heard the term, "Free and Appropriate Public Education" and want to know what it means? Do you want to know your legal rights when interacting with your kid's school? Listen to part 1 of this interview with special education attorney Laura Heneghan to learn about all that and more! Attorne...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we respond to some recent viewer/listener questions. The previous episodes we mentioned are: Managing Dyslexia With Mind Mapping ft. Darius Namdaran, Educator, Advocate, and Entrepreneur: https://youtu.be/df5eVtP12YM The Flash Method for Mastering Dyslexia ft. Educator Kim Parra: https://youtu.be/_ck4k_rWFgs How To Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace ft. Ed Th...

Send us Fan Mail We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults...

Send us Fan Mail If you are a dyslexic high school kid or the parent of a kid with dyslexia who is considering college, you need to listen to this interview! Chock-full of guidance about the college application process and the college selection process for dyslexic kids, this episode is essential viewing for anyone involved in the process! Catherine Scholl brings a personal and professional perspe...

Send us Fan Mail For Dyslexia Awareness Month, here are our top seven reasons to be hopeful about dyslexia and for dyslexic kids! We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies,...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that you might be able to get your child's public school district to pay for an independent educational evaluation? We didn't either! Check out this fascinating conversation with Jennifer Bernheim, mother of a dyslexic kid, dyslexia advocate, and founder of Right to Read Advocacy (https://www.righttoreadadvocacy.com/). As the mom of a dyslexic learner, Jenni...

Send us Fan Mail For Dyslexia Awareness Month, here are the ten most important things that you should know about dyslexia! We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert...

Send us Fan Mail Arije-Aike de Haas s an education scientist specializing in dyslexia and related topics. As a dyslexic himself, he truly understands and feels for those struggling with dyslexia. His highly successful YouTube channel about dyslexia has almost 34 thousand subscribers, and some of his videos have over one million views. He also offers 1:1 coaching. You can find Arije-Aike online at:...

Send us Fan Mail Arije-Aike de Haas s an education scientist specializing in dyslexia and related topics. As a dyslexic himself, he truly understands and feels for those struggling with dyslexia. His highly successful YouTube channel about dyslexia has almost 34 thousand subscribers, and some of his videos have over one million views. He also offers 1:1 coaching. You can find Arije-Aike online at:...

Send us Fan Mail Many dyslexic kids can do fine or even better than fine in traditional schools (public or private), with appropriate support and accommodations. But sometimes it’s not the right environment for them and they need a different environment in which to thrive. But how do you know when it’s right to homeschool? We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we respond to a recent CNN article about not doing too much for kids in college: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/16/health/college-student-independence-wellness/index.html. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading a...

Send us Fan Mail Kim Parra is a teacher and inventor of the Flash Method for helping dyslexic kids. In this interview, she shares her innovative and fascinating approach to helping dyslexic kids! You can find her online at https://www.flashcardread.com/ Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic ki...

Send us Fan Mail As a dyslexic  kid, your child is going to need extra support at school. Most teachers are fantastic and well-intentioned and want the best for your child. But many of them are overworked, don’t understand learning differences, and may not always be actually doing what is best for your child. So how do you get what your child needs without antagonizing or making their teachers def...