Voices of Dyslexia Dyslexia Resource Center

We are so excited to have dyslexia experts, Dr. Bennett Shaywitz and Dr. Sally Shaywitz in this episode where we discuss our recent collaboration on the published article on the prevalence of undiagnosed dyslexia in African-American primary school children. This is part 1 to a series that we will continue to share as we do our part to get the word out about dyslexia!


Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing


🙋🏼‍♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!


👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· Why the Shaywitz’s are so important to the dyslexia community
· Deep dive into the published article about the prevalence of undiagnosed African Americans 
· Getting the word out
· What to expect in Part 2


Want to read the full published article? Check it out here: 
https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/prevalence-of-undiagnosed-dyslexia-in-african-americn-primary-school-children


Drs. Shaywitz’s Website at the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/


💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia
→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6
→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/


📚 WORK WITH US 
Dyslexia Testing: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing
Dyslexia Therapy: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-services/for-parents-and-caregivers#ParentsGetStarted


Teacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)
→ Online: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/online-dyslexia-training
→ In Person: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-training-certification


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Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.


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⏰Timestamps⏰
0:00 Intro
0:31 Who Are The Shaywitz’s?
2:35 Dyslexia in African Americans
6:00 This is a Wake Up Call
9:04 Get The Word Out
10:00 Defining Dyslexia
11:21 Closing / Part 2


#dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #truthondyslexia
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In this conversation, Dr. Laura Cassidy discusses common myths and misconceptions about dyslexia. She addresses the misconception that more boys than girls have dyslexia, clarifying that the prevalence is equal. She also debunks the myth that dyslexia is simply writing letters backwards, explaining that dyslexia is a difficulty in matching the spoken word to the written word. Dr. Cassidy emphasizes that dyslexia is not a visual problem, but rather a result of an inefficient system in the brain. She also highlights the challenges dyslexics face in spelling, handwriting, and math. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for dyslexic children.

Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing

🙋🏼‍♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!

👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· Dyslexia affects both boys and girls equally.
· Dyslexia is not simply writing letters backwards; it is a difficulty in matching the spoken word to the written word.
· Dyslexia is not a visual problem; it is caused by an inefficient system in the brain.
· Dyslexics may struggle with spelling, handwriting, and math.
· Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for dyslexic children.

💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia
→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6
→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/

📚 WORK WITH US 
Dyslexia Testing: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing
Dyslexia Therapy: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-services/for-parents-and-caregivers#ParentsGetStarted

Teacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)
→ Online: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/online-dyslexia-training
→ In Person: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-training-certification

🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PMLdLdzDnug

Website: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiaresourcecenter/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33181314/admin/feed/posts/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dyslexia1n5/

🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST

Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW 

If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: 
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In this conversation, Laura Cassidy and Andromeda Cartwright discuss the legal rights of dyslexic students. They emphasize the importance of understanding these rights and advocating for them. They cover topics such as the right to an assessment, the use of the term 'dyslexia', the difference between 504 plans and IEPs, and the importance of a supportive environment. They also discuss accommodations for dyslexic students, such as extended time and project-based learning. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for early identification, specialized instruction, and a supportive educational environment for dyslexic students.

Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here 
🙋🏼‍♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!
👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
Parents and dyslexic students should understand their legal rights and advocate for themEarly assessment is crucial for dyslexic studentsThe term 'dyslexia' should be used and not lumped into general categoriesIEPs provide specialized instruction and accommodations for dyslexic studentsA supportive environment that celebrates strengths is important for dyslexic studentsAccommodations should be provided to level the playing field for dyslexic studentsStudents should be involved in advocating for their own needs💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz
→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright
→ The Louisiana Key Academy
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia
📚 WORK WITH US 
Dyslexia Testing
Dyslexia Therapy
Teacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)
→ Online
→ In Person
🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Pinterest


🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW 
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show.
Support the Show.

Laura Cassidy discusses how parents can interact with schools and advocate for their dyslexic children. She covers topics such as identifying concerns, testing for dyslexia, understanding IEP and 504 plans, advocating for your child, educating teachers, supporting your child in the classroom, progress monitoring, connecting with other parents, and creating a positive school environment.


Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here 
🙋🏼‍♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!


👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· Parents should have a clear understanding of dyslexia and its symptoms before approaching the school.
· Parents have the right to request testing for dyslexia at any time, regardless of whether the child is in an RTI program.
· Parents should familiarize themselves with the options of IEP and 504 plans and understand the differences between them.
· It is important for parents to educate teachers about dyslexia and provide resources to support their child's learning.
· Regular progress monitoring, including phonological awareness and oral reading fluency assessments, is crucial for tracking a dyslexic child's growth.
· Connecting with other parents of dyslexic children can provide support and amplify advocacy efforts.
· Creating a positive school environment that acknowledges dyslexic students' strengths and provides necessary accommodations is essential for their success.


💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz
→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright
→ The Louisiana Key Academy
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia


📚 WORK WITH US 
Dyslexia Testing
Dyslexia Therapy
Teacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)
→ Online
→ In Person


🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Pinterest


🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW 
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show. 
Support the Show.

In this conversation, Laura Cassidy and Sarah Reling discuss the importance of early screening for dyslexia using the Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener. They explain the difference between screening and testing and highlight the statistical validity of the Shaywitz screener. Sarah, as the senior manager of educational testing at the Dyslexia Resource Center (DRC), shares insights into the testing process at the DRC, including the use of assessments such as the Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT), the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOP), the Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE), and oral reading fluency assessments. They emphasize the clinical diagnosis of dyslexia based on an unexpected difficulty in reading, primarily due to phonological processing issues. The conversation concludes with an example of a child's journey at the DRC and the positive impact of early identification and intervention.
Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️

👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS PODCAST YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· The importance of early screening
· Understanding the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen™️
· What to expect: The steps we take to ensure an accurate diagnosis
· Testing accommodations
· Inspiring stories & resources for parents and individuals who think they may be dyslexic


💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz
→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright
→ The Louisiana Key Academy
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia


📚 WORK WITH US 
Dyslexia Testing
Dyslexia Therapy


Teacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)
→ Learn Online
→ Learn In Person


🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Watch on YouTube
Listen on Spotify
Our Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Pinterest


🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST


Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW 


If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show.


⏰Timestamps⏰
00:00 Intro
01:41 Early Screening Importance
2:50 The Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener
5:07 The Testing Process
19:38 Diagnosing Dyslexia
24:15 Inspirational Stories
26:58 Resources
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In this second episode of Voices of Dyslexia Dr Laura Cassidy dives deep into dyslexia sharing facts, myths and resources for dyslexics. 
Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing
Watch This Next: Link to video


🙋🏼‍♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!


👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· The truth on dyslexia
· Signs & symptoms
· Diagnosing dyslexia
· Further resources and support 


💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Edition) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Coursera Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia
→ Special Education Law (2nd Edition) by Peter W.D. Wright & Pamela Darr Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6
→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/


📚 WORK WITH US 
Dyslexia Testing: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing
Dyslexia Therapy: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-services/for-parents-and-caregivers#ParentsGetStarted
Teacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)
→ Online: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/online-dyslexia-training
→ In Person: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-training-certification


🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-dyslexia/id1738703728
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fo7CkXRde2TFB3cmztkdQ
Website: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiaresourcecenter/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyslexia1n5
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33181314/admin/feed/posts/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dyslexia1n5/


🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST


Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW 


If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-dyslexia/id1738703728


⏰Timestamps⏰
0:00 Intro
0:18 What Is Truth on Dyslexia?

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