Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia

Send us Fan Mail Dyslexia 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. 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...

Send us Fan Mail In our second interview with Cliff Weitzman, he tells us about the history of Speechify (https://speechify.com/), the current state of the product, the state of technology and AI in general as it applies to learning disabilities, and how his dyslexia helps make him a successful entrepreneur. You can find our first interview with Cliff here: https://dyslexiajourney.buzzsprout.com/2...

Send us Fan Mail In this installment of our Dyslexic Voices series, Cliff Weitzman, founder and CEO of Speechify (https://speechify.com/), tells us about his experiences growing up dyslexic, and shares his advice for how to succeed as a dyslexic child and adult. Here is his bio: Cliff Weitzman is super dyslexic and couldn't figure out how to read in 1st to 4th grade. He learned English by lis...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, there are advantages to #dyslexia ! In this video we discuss well-known #dyslexic entrepreneurs, the specific dyslexic traits that provide advantage in business, and how those traits might show up in your 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of our interview with Ed Thompson, he digs into specific strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. You can find part 1 of our interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/14255819 Ed Thompson is the CEO and founder of Uptimize (uptimize.com), and the author of "A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work". h...

Send us Fan Mail In part 1 of our interview with Ed Thompson, he explains how neurodiversity in the workplace benefits everyone. Ed Thompson is the CEO and founder of Uptimize (uptimize.com), and the author of "A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work". https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124974772-a-hidden-force Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed i...

Send us Fan Mail #dyslexia #dyslexic #neurodiversity #neurodivergence  As we close out 2023, we want to share some dyslexia-related gratitudes for the year! Watch for a special guest appearance :-) 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 sc...

Send us Fan Mail Is dyslexia a disability? Today, we weigh in on this contentious topic. Here are our sources for the episode: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.html https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/resources/disability/disability-social-security/why-dyslexia-not-recognized-a-disability-under- https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Special-Education/Specific-Learning-Disability-and-SLD...

Send us Fan Mail Dyslexic Voices is a recurring segment where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In the second part of our interview with Justin McSweeny, we discuss his career and experiences as an adult with dyslexia. Here is part 1 of the interview with Justin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/14115549 You can find Justin at:  / @ideacastilluminate   https://www.illumineli...

Send us Fan Mail Dyslexic Voices is a recurring segment where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In this episode we talk with Justin McSweeny about his childhood and school experience growing up with dyslexia. Stay tuned for part 2 of his interview soon! You can find Justin at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoobO-TWsWR3YHmj7YgjBIQ https://www.illuminelife.org/ Congressional School -...

Send us Fan Mail Do you suspect that your teenager has dyslexia? Here are some of the top indications to help you identify your child's learning difference.  As always, if you suspect that your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, you should consult the appropriate professional for an assessment and diagnosis. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on...

Send us Fan Mail In our interview with developmental psychologist and parenting expert Aletha Solter, Ph. D., we discuss how stress might show up in your dyslexic child – and all children – at different ages, along with tips for how to handle it. Dr. Aletha Solter is the founder and director of the Aware Parenting Institute and author of six books. For more information: http://www.awareparenting.c...

Send us Fan Mail In this video we talk about some fantastic gift ideas for your dyslexic kids! Here are the games we mention: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63268/spot-it https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1198/set https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7688/memory https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1219/labyrinth https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/198773/codenames-pictures https://boardgameg...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first installment of our new series called Dyslexic Voices, where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In this episode, Julia Wild tells us about her journey from a dyslexic kid who didn’t learn to read until she was twelve to an international circus performer to a successful business owner living in Bali! You can find Julia online at: https://www.instagram...

Send us Fan Mail #dyslexia #dyslexic #neurodiversity #neurodivergence  Do you suspect that your preschool-aged kid has dyslexia? Here are some of the top indications to help you identify your child's learning difference.  As always, if you suspect that your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, you should consult the appropriate professional for an assessment and diagnosis. We'r...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our interview with Lois Letchford, we continue learning about 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. Exa...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dig into dyslexia assessments, starting with the four components that the assessments look at, as well as considerations and caveats. 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. Eve...

Send us Fan Mail For #dyslexia awareness month, we share a few statistics about the surprising prevalence of dyslexia. #dyslexic #dyslexiaawareness #neurodiversity. 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 ep...

Send us Fan Mail Do you suspect that your elementary school-aged kid has dyslexia? Here are some of the top indications to help you identify your child's learning difference.  As always, if you suspect that your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, you should consult the appropriate professional for an assessment and diagnosis. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid a...

Send us Fan Mail Screen time is often discouraged, but we want to tell you about a few ways that screen time can be helpful 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...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Silverman, we dig into the benefits of dyslexia, its interactions with ADHD, and other topics! Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph. D., is a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist. She directs the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, and its subsidiary, the Gifted Development Center (GDC) in Denver, Colorado, which has assessed over 6,...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Silverman, we explore how giftedness and dyslexia interact, and dig into the details of what psychologists are looking for when you bring your child in for a dyslexia assessment. Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph. D., is a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist. She directs the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, and its subsidiary,...

Send us Fan Mail We're excited to share part 2 of our interview with elementary and middle-school language arts teacher Diane Bramble! You can find part 1 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/13472479 Here is a fantastic list of resources that Diane compiled for both parents of dyslexic kids and for dyslexic kids themselves: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9sQCIlXaoKdnsH4B3U...

Send us Fan Mail #dyslexia #backtoschool #neurodiversity #neurodivergence  We're excited to share part 1 of our interview with elementary and middle-school language arts teacher Diane Bramble! Here is a fantastic list of resources that Diane compiled for both parents of dyslexic kids and for dyslexic kids themselves: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9sQCIlXaoKdnsH4B3UWCOQaZnALOndazalSrV4l...