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Let’s Talk Dyslexia
Explore dyslexia podcast episodes from the Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities Podcast, featuring expert insights, practical strategies, and personal stories for individuals, families, and educators.
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Featured · Episode 123
Dyslexia Basics
with Melanie Florsheim
Start with a conversation about dyslexia and its effects on reading, spelling, and writing.
Understanding Dyslexia
Explore the fundamentals, common questions, and misconceptions.
Types of Dyslexia
Laurie and Cara examine familiar dyslexia labels and distinguish research concepts from popular terminology.
Revisiting Dyslexia: Myths, Diagnosis, and Therapy
A conversation about recognizing dyslexia, finding support, and addressing common misunderstandings.
Therapy & Strategies
Learn about intervention and practical ways to support learning.
Dyslexify with Lesli Evans and Erin Laizerovich
Two dyslexia therapists discuss structured literacy, intervention, and challenges in identifying students’ needs.
Dyslexia Therapy with Melanie Florsheim: Part 1
An introduction to dyslexia therapy and the role targeted intervention can play.
Dyslexia Therapy with Melanie Florsheim: Part 2
Continue the conversation about consistency, supplemental instruction, and early intervention.
Mind Mapping with Darius Namdaran: Part 1
Darius shares his experience with dyslexia and ADHD, and introduces mind mapping as a way to organize ideas.
Personal Stories
Hear how learning differences shape experiences and self-understanding.
The Emotional Toll of Learning Disabilities
Counselor Jacob Santhouse discusses self-doubt, disconnection, and the emotional experiences that can accompany learning disabilities and ADHD.
Stacey Harari’s Journey
Stacey reflects on living with dyslexia, ADHD, and visual processing challenges, and how those experiences inform her work.
Living with Dyslexia and CAPD: Emily’s Journey
Emily shares her experience with dyslexia, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and finding ways to navigate learning.
Parent & Family Perspectives
Parents share their experiences recognizing learning challenges, seeking answers, and supporting their children.
Heather Brown’s Story
Heather shares how she recognized early signs of dyslexia and advocated for her daughter to be screened.
Rachel Rakunas’s Story
Rachel discusses her son’s early struggles with letter sounds and the path to his dyslexia diagnosis.
Katie Ramsey’s Story
Katie shares her family’s experience navigating her son’s dyslexia and ADHD diagnoses.
Sarah Noble’s Story
Sarah talks about her daughter’s dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and recognizing challenges in a family with a history of dyslexia.
Katherine Zimmermann’s Story
Katherine shares her son’s journey with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD and the challenges their family faced.
College & Work
Conversations about accommodations, advocacy, and life beyond school.
Finding Your College Fit with Amy Kopelman
Amy introduces Pathlitics and discusses how students with learning disabilities and ADHD can find colleges that offer meaningful support.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Nancy Disbrow
Nancy shares her experience living with dyslexia and ADHD and discusses creating more inclusive workplaces.
Living with Learning Disabilities: DJ Tharrington
DJ discusses dyslexia, college accommodations, and the experiences that led him toward a career in law.
Catching Up with DJ Tharrington
Laurie reconnects with DJ to hear about his journey through law school and the obstacles he encountered.
Landmark College for Dyslexia Students
Staff members describe Landmark College’s approach to supporting students with learning differences.
Mind Mapping with Darius Namdaran: Part 2
Explore dyslexia, ADHD, and strategies for organizing ideas and managing challenges in the workplace.
Earlier conversations from the archive
Explore our earliest dyslexia discussions and an earlier interview with DJ Tharrington.
A Discussion About Dyslexia
Testing, diagnosis, and advocating for learning support.
A Talk with Dyslexia Therapist Melanie Florsheim
A conversation about screening, diagnosis, and therapy.
DJ Tharrington’s Journey to Law School
An earlier conversation about dyslexia and advocacy.
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