In this podcast episode, Dr. Laura Cassidy discusses the benefits of reading out loud in the development of reading skills, particularly for dyslexic children. Dr. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding from parents and teachers, as well as the need for engaging and appropriate reading materials. The conversation covers the components of reading fluency, including accuracy, speed, and intonation, and offers practical strategies for supporting dyslexic readers through interactive reading experiences and the use of technology.

👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️

• Reading out loud is essential for reading acquisition.
• Dyslexic children may struggle with familiar words.
• Patience is key when listening to a dyslexic reader.
• Reading fluency is crucial for comprehension.
• Engaging books can motivate children to read.
• Vocabulary development is vital for reading success.
• Technology can aid dyslexic students in reading.
• Reading aloud should be a daily practice.
• Feedback during reading helps improve skills.
• Creating a fun reading environment encourages participation.

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!

💡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/

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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

⏰Timestamps⏰

0-0:57 Intro

0:57-3:47 Understanding the Challenges

3:47-13:42 The Role of Fluency

13:42-19:14 Accuracy, Speed & Expression

19:14-25:07 Practical Strategies

25:07- Closing

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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 mys

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In the final episode of our interview series with Dr. Laura Cassidy and Drs. Sally & Bennett Shaywitz, we dive deep into why proper dyslexia testing is life-changing for children.

👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· Why early testing is crucial for academic success
· The key differences between screening and full diagnostic assessments
· The essential components of an accurate dyslexia diagnosis
· How testing empowers students with the right interventions & accommodations

Dr. Cassidy shares how the Dyslexia Resource Center partnered with the Louisiana Key Academy to ensure students receive the right support through evidence-based testing. Dr. Shaywitz explains why an early diagnosis can change the trajectory of a child’s education and self-confidence.

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!

💡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
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

#dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexicthinking

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We're continuing the conversation with Dr. Laura Cassidy and Drs. Bennett and Sally Shaywitz, discussing how teachers and educators can support dyslexia in the school and classrooms.

Know someone who might be at risk for dyslexia? We can help!
Schedule a screening today: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing

💡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

🔗 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⏰
00:00 Intro
00:38 The Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener
3:04 The Importance of Early Screening for Dyslexia
5:58 The Validity & Development of the Screener
10:31 Interventions for At-Risk Students

#dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiaschools #voicesofdyslexia #teachdyslexics #teachkidswithdyslexia

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