Dyslexia Made Clear

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Dyslexia Made Clear

Kate Leahy

4 episodes

2 weeks ago

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 specific, measurable goals in education and the emotional journey parents face while advocating for t...

Parenting

Kids & Family

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Episodes (4/4)

Dyslexia Made Clear

Empowering Parents to Advocate with Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley

2 weeks ago

40 minutes

Dyslexia Made Clear

Dyslexia Toolkit with Yvonna Graham and Dr. Alta Graham

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 worked with children with dyslexia for decades. Their story offers hope and practical wisdom for families...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Dyslexia Made Clear

Thinking Differently with Dalbin Osario

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 dyslexia as a different way of thinking and seeing the world. We explore how these differences can ac...

1 month ago

50 minutes

Dyslexia Made Clear

Building Confidence with Beth Beamish

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. We dive deep into understanding what dyslexia really is, moving beyond common misconceptions to ex...

2 months ago

42 minutes