Learn Literacy Podcast

This conversation with Mary Ann Coulson is about her book 'Adam's Way: The Journey of a Child with Dyslexia and a Resource Guide for Parents' which delves into the personal journey of supporting her son living with dyslexia. We talk about the origin of the book, the importance of resources and support, Adam's unique perspective, navigating the education system, supporting dyslexic students, and th...

The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of Dr. Samuel Orton's life, work, and contributions to the understanding and treatment of dyslexia and language disabilities. It delves into his early life, education, the Orton story, his work and contributions, his legacy, and the ongoing impact of his work. Additionally, it explores the importance of teacher training and intervention in recogni...

The conversation covers the introduction to Orton Gillingham, the impact of Orton Gillingham on teaching, embodied learning, fine motor skills, cursive writing, writing instruction, executive function, and the role of fluency in phonological processing. Mark shares his future goals and advice for improving practice. Takeaways Orton Gillingham's impact on teaching and student growth The importance...

The episode provides a comprehensive overview or 'recap' of Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book, 'Congenital Word Blindness,' covering topics such as acquired and congenital word blindness, hereditary factors, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment. It also highlights the advocacy for literacy as a human right and the historical perspective on dyslexia. It wraps up by comparing similarities and differ...

Ken Bignell, an OG practitioner, shares his journey of becoming an OG practitioner, the impact of OG on students, and the challenges and opportunities in the field of literacy education. He emphasizes the importance of diagnostic and prescriptive teaching, individualized learning, and the need for support for students with dyslexia and learning needs. Takeaways Diagnostic and prescriptive teaching...

This is the last chapter of Dr. James Hinchelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' and its title is 'Prognosis'. It provides insights into the history of dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of hope, equity, and effective teaching methods for children with dyslexia. Hinshelwood advocates for personalized, patient, and persevering instruction, highlighting the significance of literacy for al...

The conversation covers Ellen O'Brien's journey with OG and structured literacy, the impact of OG on her son, challenges and strategies for teaching literacy to middle school students, the unique needs of adolescent learners, assessment strategies for multilingual learners, challenges in the current practice, and future goals for equipping educators and creating learning communities. The importanc...

The conversation delves into the history and diagnosis of congenital word blindness, highlighting challenges in recognition, diagnosis, and defining the condition. It emphasizes the importance of knowledge dissemination and the significance of visual memory in the diagnosis of congenital word blindness. Takeaways Challenges in recognizing and diagnosing congenital word blindness The importance of...

The conversation focuses on trauma-informed responses and the impact of emotional dysregulation on children with learning difficulties. It explores the brain's response to stress and trauma, the importance of safety and trust, and practical strategies for building rapport and supporting children's emotional well-being. The conversation explores the importance of emotional soundness in education, t...

In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, Cheryl Urbanczyk discusses the history of dyslexia, focusing on Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness.' The episode explores case studies of individuals with hereditary congenital word blindness, highlighting their struggles with reading and the impact on their learning and development. The role of motivation and personal inter...

The conversation delves into the journey of Peggy Price with Orton-Gillingham (OG), highlighting the importance of the diagnostic and prescriptive model in literacy instruction. It also explores the shift in OG practice and community, the role of school leaders in literacy instruction, and provides advice and resources for OG learning. Takeaways Orton-Gillingham (OG) as a Gold Standard Diagnostic...

The conversation delves into the early understanding of dyslexia, the nature of the condition, reading and phonics, reading by sight, reading figures and arithmetic, writing and dictation, music and oral instruction, and gender differences in congenital word blindness. Takeaways Early understanding of dyslexia Multisensory components of reading Gender differences in congenital word blindness Chapt...

Francine Hannon shares her journey as an Orton-Gillingham practitioner, discussing her teaching model, challenges, and future goals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiverse profiles and the need for community support in the field of literacy education. Takeaways Importance of community support in literacy education Challenges and barriers in implementing Orton-Gillingham practi...

The review of Dr James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' continues with Ch. 2. The episode delves into the history and understanding of congenital word blindness, highlighting early recognition and pioneer efforts. It presents actual cases of congenital word blindness, emphasizing the challenges and compensatory strategies of affected individuals. The comparison with acquired wo...

Sarah Trenholm shares her journey with Orton Gillingham (OG) and its impact on her work in supporting students with learning differences. From discovering OG to the challenges and rewards of the practicum, Sarah's experience highlights the importance of individualized literacy support and the need for ongoing learning and development in this field. Takeaways Individualized literacy support is esse...

This episode begins our series on Dr James Hinshelwood's book 'Congenital Word Blindness' published in 1917. In the first chapter, the focus is on acquired word blindness. It explores the concept of acquired word blindness, brain structure and function, prognosis, re-education, and recovery, concluding with the importance of multisensory learning in the context of dyslexia. Takeaways History of dy...

Rima Patel shares her journey to Orton Gillingham, highlighting the impact of the approach on teaching and learning. She discusses challenges and opportunities in literacy education, the emotional impact of literacy progress, and the need for support for students with learning needs. Rima also addresses dialect variations in teaching, the support for young learners with special needs, and the chal...

The episode delves into the history of dyslexia, focusing on James Hinchelwood's response to Pringle Morgan and his exploration of visual memory, cerebral localization, and word blindness. Hinchelwood's intellectual curiosity and call for raising awareness are evident throughout the discussion. Takeaways Exploration of dyslexia history Intellectual curiosity and awareness in dyslexia research Chap...

Holly Roberts shares her journey in the field of Orton-Gillingham (OG) and structured literacy, highlighting her early childhood education, formative experiences, transition to whole language, training and certification journey, accreditation, challenges, and opportunities in OG implementation. She emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and collaboration in the field. Takeaways Holistic app...

The episode focuses on the history of dyslexia, specifically examining the case of Percy F. and Dr. Pringle Morgan's article A Case of Congenital Word Blindness' from 1896. The episode delves into Percy's profile, his struggles with reading, and Dr. Morgan's insights into the cause of dyslexia. Takeaways Congenital Word Blindness Assessment Beyond Reading Visual Memory and Dyslexia For more info o...

The conversation delves into the journey of Orton-Gillingham (OG) practitioner Nancy Redding, exploring the evolution of OG practice, the importance of 'why' in teaching, reading in the digital age, the role of morphology in OG, and parting advice for practitioners. Nancy shares her experiences, insights, and reflections on the practice of OG, emphasizing the importance of individualized teaching...

The episode delves into the early history of dyslexia, exploring the observations and findings of medical professionals in the late 1800s. It covers the discovery of aphasia, word blindness, and the introduction of the term dyslexia, shedding light on the understanding of reading difficulties. Takeaways Early medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of bra...

The conversation covers Nazia Ansari's journey with Orton Gillingham (OG), her experience as a Fellow-in-Training, the impact of OG on inclusivity education, the international perspective on OG, challenges in virtual tutoring, and the urgent issues in OG practice. It also delves into language and accents in OG, spelling and phonemic awareness challenges, and the global reach of OG. The discussion...

Cheryl Urbanczyk shares her journey in education, her experience with literacy, and her vision for the Learn Literacy podcast. She emphasizes the importance of teaching literacy through language and structure, and the impact of linguistic competence on individuals and society. Takeaways Teaching literacy through language and structure The importance of linguistic competence Chapters 00:00 Introduc...