Dyslexia Made Clear

If you've ever watched your child struggle to sound out the same word three times in one paragraph, this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with Dr. Katie Pace Miles — a former reading specialist turned researcher who now directs the Advanced Certificate in Reading Science at Brooklyn College and runs a nonprofit, The Reading Institute , dedicated to making the science of reading acce...

Most parents of kids with dyslexia hear phrases like "she's making progress" at parent-teacher conferences and have no way to verify it. In this episode, Dr. Renata Archie translates the world of reading assessment data into language parents can actually use. With 25 years in education and a doctorate in Reading Science, Dr. Archie walks through the prerequisite skills that have to...

This conversation with Dr. Jamey Peavler breaks down cognitive load, working memory, and how to maximize a child's learning when they have dyslexia. This episode is a must-listen for parents seeking to better understand and support their children with dyslexia. Connect with Jamey through her consulting business, The Reading Clinic , as well as Mount St. Joseph University where she is the co-d...

In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Sandman Hurley discusses the complexities of dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of understanding its varied manifestations and advocating for children within the educational system. She provides insights into identifying dyslexia, the significance of early intervention, and the role of parents in navigating IEP meetings. The discussion highlights the need for spec...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with mother-daughter duo Yvonna Graham and Dr. Alta Graham, co-authors of Dyslexia Toolkit . This powerful episode explores their personal journey navigating dyslexia, from Alta's early struggles in school to her success in music and math. Yvonna shares the creative, strengths-based strategies she developed as both a parent advocate and a tutor who has wo...

In this episode, we sit down with Dalbin Osario, Director of the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, which provides free tutoring to low-income families in Baltimore, MD. We talk about the overwhelming pressure parents often feel to figure everything out when their child is diagnosed with dyslexia, and how that weight can be isolating and exhausting. Dalbin offers a refreshing perspective on reframing dysl...

In this illuminating conversation, we sit down with Beth Beamish, author of Dyslexia, Wrestling with an Octopus , to explore the multifaceted world of dyslexia from both personal and educational perspectives. Beth shares her own remarkable journey of discovering her dyslexia as an adult, offering unique insights into how this learning difference shapes the way we process language and information....