Dyslexia Made Clear

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-director of the Graduate Reading Science Program. She will also be speaking at these upcoming even...

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...

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...

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...

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...