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  • Celebrating the 100th episode!
    2025/04/24
    In this reflective milestone episode, Cheri Dotterer, host of The Writing Glitch, celebrates the 100th episode by revisiting some of the standout moments from the past school year. From interviews with experts on dyslexia and dysgraphia to product reviews and real-world classroom insights, Cheri recaps the evolution of handwriting, learning disabilities, and educational innovations that have shaped Season 3. She also opens up about the future of the podcast—what’s next and why listener feedback matters now more than ever. If you've ever found value in these episodes, this is the one to share, celebrate, and reflect on.🌟 Highlights include:Key episodes on handwriting programs, IEP deep-dives, and classroom applicationsA behind-the-scenes look at sustaining a podcast in educationA call to action: Help shape the future of The Writing Glitch**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:00 - Welcome to The Writing Glitch: Season Recap00:45 - Kicking off the year with Learning Without Tears01:10 - Highlights from Casey Harrison (Season 3, Episode 5)01:30 - Nessie: Interview & Product Review (Episode 6)01:55 - What I learned from Nessie & Casey02:20 - Respiratory health in classrooms with Kirk Lundy (Episode 10)02:40 - Kelli Fetter’s handwriting-tutoring connection (Episode 12)03:00 - Size Matters Handwriting with Beth Moskowitz (Episode 13)03:20 - Deep dive into IEPs with Jen Porter03:35 - Lindsay Ball on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Episode 11)03:55 - Free preschool program: Play Roly04:15 - Rachel Specter: Making your program research-based04:40 - Writing Revolution Review (Episode 24)05:00 - Crafting Minds: Reading & Writing support05:15 - Marian Walman’s library-based nonprofit work05:30 - Episode 100: The GOW School with Mr. Munro05:50 - Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect Book Study with Theresa Rodriguez06:10 - A moment of realization: 100 episodes!06:30 - Podcasting reflections: Costs and commitments06:55 - What’s next? Uncertain future without support07:30 - Your feedback is crucial—what do YOU want to hear?07:50 - Upcoming episodes preview08:10 - Final message: Be brilliant. Be present. You were put here for such a time as this.****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok:
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    8 分
  • Finding The Right School For Your Child With Learning Disabilities
    2025/04/10
    In this inspiring episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer sits down with John Munro, Head of School at the GOW School—an internationally recognized boarding and day school transforming the lives of students with language-based learning disabilities. John shares the school's rich history, rooted in the work of Dr. Samuel Orton, and details the school’s signature Reconstructive Language (RL) curriculum that empowers students to master reading and writing through neuroscience-backed methods. Discover how small classes, structured literacy, a robotics program inspired by BattleBots, and deep staff-student relationships make GOW a hidden gem for students from around the world.https://www.gow.org/**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS01:00 GOW’s mission to transform life trajectories for students02:00 The meaning behind “ignite learning” at GOW03:00 John’s background and motivation for joining GOW04:00 The school’s 99-year history and founding story06:00 From boys-only to co-ed and its current demographics07:00 International student body and cultural representation08:00 Supporting English language learners with dyslexia09:00 Overview of GOW’s academic structure (6-day school week)10:00 Athletics and extracurriculars at GOW11:00 Outdoor education and unique enrichment offerings12:00 Day student experience mirrors that of boarders13:00 Faculty’s intensive involvement in student life14:00 Teacher commitment and long-term retention15:00 Academic calendar with built-in recharge breaks17:00 Handling breaks and student housing during holidays18:00 Personal boarding school connection and perspectives19:00 Transition to discussion about Reconstructive Language20:00 What is RL and how it originated at GOW21:00 Structure of the RL deck and how it builds reading skills23:00 Integration of RL with writing instruction24:00 Enrollment capacity and class sizes25:00 Robotics program and BattleBots championship success27:00 Admitting students who are a mission fit28:00 GOW as a college-prep school, not a therapeutic school29:00 Summer program overview: academics + camp fun30:00 How summer school feeds full-year enrollment31:00 Structured literacy benefits all learners32:00 Website and open house details33:00 The school’s four pillars: Honesty, Hard Work, Respect, Kindness****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok:
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    35 分
  • 3 Math Interventions that Make Math Stick: S3 E31
    2025/04/03
    In this episode, Cheri Dotterer shares a replay of a live webinar teaching three powerful math interventions proven to help students—from kindergarten to high school—retain and engage with math concepts more effectively. These strategies bridge the gap between cognitive science and classroom practice. Cheri breaks down the interventions into practical, hands-on activities, including the Locker Problem, the 120-Chart, and Paper Folding (Making Rectangles). She also highlights real-world case studies and the neuroscience behind these interventions, showing how as little as six minutes per week can change math outcomes.**************************************************************************Products Mentionedhttps://disabilitylabs.com/courses/cwsbp**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS0:48 – 2:15 How writing struggles connect to math struggles.2:15 – 3:01 Introduction to Jonily Zupancic and Cheri's learning journey.3:01 – 4:06 Cheri’s background, books, podcasts, and how writing is more than literacy.4:06 – 6:56 Early number sense: how toddlers naturally engage with shapes and numbers.6:56 – 7:57 Breaking the cycle of frustration and introducing today’s three interventions.7:57 – 10:07 Research data showing how these interventions improved math scores.10:07 – 11:18 First intervention: Division is Sharing — Introduction.11:18 – 17:25 The Locker Problem — A math patterning activity to teach division and counting.17:25 – 20:06 Second intervention: Subtraction is Distance — Using the 120-Chart to build number sense.20:06 – 25:10 Third intervention: Multiplication is Rectangles — Teaching multiplication and fractions using paper folding.25:10 – 26:57 AHA moments and reflection from webinar participants.26:57 – 27:46 Why these interventions work and why you should try them.27:46 – 30:12 Course bundle details and how to apply these interventions K-12.30:12 – 33:21 Practicum, bonus offers, and course bundle available for listeners.****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer ***********************************************************************HASHTAGS#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast
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    34 分
  • Product Review Sammy and the Reading Chest: S3 E30
    2025/03/27
    In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer explores the multisensory literacy system Sammy and the Magical Reading Chest from North Coast Educational Center. Unpacking puppets, tactile cursive cards, sign language visuals, and engaging student workbooks, Cheri highlights how this structured literacy program supports reading and writing development from a therapeutic and classroom perspective. She explains how the system aligns with structured literacy principles—systematic, explicit, cumulative, and multisensory—and how educators and therapists can creatively integrate it into their instruction.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite literacy resources!**************************************************************************Products Mentionedhttps://richardslearningsystems.com/https://www.northcoasted.com/store**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:30 Meet the puppets: Miss Alice, Ichabod Ick, Professor Underwood01:30 Sample alphabet cards 04:00 Tactile cursive cards with raised lettering05:00 Inside Student Workbook 1:08:00 Student Workbook 210:00 Student Workbook 313:00 Final thoughts: Structured literacy alignment and puppet integration14:00 Therapy ideas using puppets and stuffed animals****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer ***********************************************************************HASHTAGS#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast #Sammyandthereadingchest #RichardsLearningSystems (00:30) - Meet the puppets: Miss Alice, Ichabod Ick, Professor Underwood (01:30) - Sample alphabet cards (04:00) - Tactile cursive cards with raised lettering (05:00) - Inside Student Workbook 1: (08:00) - Student Workbook 2 (10:00) - Student Workbook 3 (13:00) - Final thoughts: Structured literacy alignment and puppet integration (14:00) - Therapy ideas using puppets and stuffed animals
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    15 分
  • A Librarian’s Guide to Literacy Interventions: S3 E29
    2025/03/20
    Join host Cheri Dotterer in this insightful episode of The Writing Glitch as she speaks with Marion Waldman, the founder of Teach My Kid to Read. Marion shares her personal journey of navigating literacy challenges with her own child and how that experience led her to create a nonprofit dedicated to equipping librarians, educators, and parents with the tools they need to support struggling readers.This episode also highlights Podcastathon, a global initiative amplifying nonprofit voices, and how Teach My Kid to Read is playing a pivotal role in shaping library-based literacy interventions. Learn how libraries can become literacy hubs, the science behind effective reading instruction, and how YOU can support dyslexia-friendly reading spaces in your community.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite literacy resources!**************************************************************************Products MentionedTier 1 Interventions PodcastDisability LabsRelief in 3d Subscription BoxHandwriting Brain Body DisConnect Monthly Math and Writing Webinar Teach My Kid to Read Online Membership Community Podcastathon **************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:21 What is Podcastathon?01:00 Meeting Marion Waldman: The birth of Teach My Kid to Read02:09 The struggle of librarians and educators03:46 Understanding dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD 06:40 Marion’s journey08:11 The hidden gaps in literacy instruction and the science of reading09:09 Finding Orton-Gillingham-based instruction12:00 The role of decodable books 14:49 How Teach My Kid to Read is transforming library programs17:24The challenges of getting libraries 20:00 How parents and caregivers can access free literacy resources22:23 Bringing writing and math to the literacy conversation27:02 Exploring Teach My Kid to Read’s online membership community****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTi...
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    45 分
  • PRODUCT REVIEW: Decoding Duo & Morphology Anthology: S3 E38
    2025/03/13
    In this episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri reviews Decoding Duo and the Morphology Anthology from the Changing Minds Group. These structured literacy resources provide explicit, systematic, and multisensory strategies to improve phonics, spelling, and morphology instruction.Join us as we explore: ✅ The scope and sequence of these resources ✅ How occupational therapists can integrate structured literacy into interventions ✅ Fun, movement-based learning activities to reinforce spelling and phonics ✅ Why using familiar classroom content enhances student engagement and retentionhttps://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with five friends who need these insights!**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS📌00:00 Introduction to the episode & why literacy tools matter📌01:00 Overview of Decoding Duo & its structured literacy routines📌02:30 Key components of the Decoding Duo program: phonics, word reading, and dictation📌04:00 How occupational therapists can use Decoding Duo in interventions📌05:00 Exploring the Morphology Anthology: What is morphology?📌06:30 Structured literacy in action: Greek & Latin roots, word structure, and multisensory learning📌08:00 OT applications: Using spelling words in sensory activities📌09:30 Movement-based learning: Kinesthetic techniques to reinforce spelling📌10:30 Creative ways to use structured literacy in OT sessions📌11:30 Final thoughts: The importance of fun, engagement, and emotional connection in literacy📌12:00 Outro: Be awesome, be brilliant—you were put here for such a time as this!****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer ***********************************************************************HASHTAGS#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast (01:00) - Overview of Decoding Duo & its structured literacy routines (02:30) - Key components of the Decoding Duo program: phonics, word reading, and dictation (04:00) - How occupational therapists can u...
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    12 分
  • Bridging Research and Practice with Crafting Minds: S3 E27
    2025/03/06
    In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer welcomes the founders of Crafting Minds, Sarah Gannon and Dr. Melissa Orkin, for an insightful discussion on structured literacy and fluency development. With backgrounds in literacy coaching and research, they share how evidence-based practices can transform reading instruction and support struggling students. This episode covers the science of reading, the integration of occupational therapy in literacy instruction, and how their resources—Decoding Duo and Morphology Anthology—help bridge gaps in phonics and fluency. Tune in to learn strategies that empower teachers, OTs, and intervention specialists to collaborate effectively and create meaningful learning experiences for all students.**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction to The Writing Glitch and today’s guests02:00 Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching05:30 The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading10:00 Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction14:00 How phonics, fluency, and morphology work together in reading development18:30 Bridging the gap between phonics instruction and connected text22:00 The role of occupational therapists in supporting literacy development26:00 Decoding Duo & Morphology Anthology: A deep dive into their resources32:00 The need for collaboration between teachers, OTs, and specialists37:00 Crafting Minds’ upcoming web-based literacy tool for teachers****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer ***********************************************************************HASHTAGS#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast (02:00) - Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching (05:30) - The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading (10:00) - Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction (14:00) - How phonics, fluency, and morphology work toget...
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    40 分
  • Neuroscience of Dysgraphia: S3 E26
    2025/02/27

    Join The Writing Glitch podcast as we dive into the neuroscience behind dysgraphia. In this episode, Teresa Roderiques continues the discussion on Handwriting Brain-Body Disconnect (HWBBD) and explores how the brain’s structures—such as the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and limbic system—play a crucial role in handwriting. We’ll discuss the link between movement, memory, and executive functioning, uncovering how students process writing tasks at a neurological level. Whether you're an occupational therapist, teacher, or parent, this episode offers valuable insights into supporting struggling writers.
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    TIME STAMPS
    00:00 Introduction to The Writing Glitch and the HWBBD Study
    02:00 Start with strengths
    05:00 Dysgraphia and its connection to motor coordination disorders
    10:00 How trauma affects the cerebellum and learning
    15:00 The role of memory/the impact of sleep
    20:00 The basal ganglia and its surprising connection to handwriting
    30:00 Executive functioning skills and their development over time
    40:00 Proprioception and vestibular systems in handwriting
    50:00 How vision affects handwriting and reading
    1:00:00 Connecting the sensory-motor pathway to writing success
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    • (30:00) - Executive functioning skills and their development over time
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