Dyslexia Devoted

By Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia Therapist

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Do you want to learn more about dyslexia and how to help students who struggle with reading? Dyslexia Devoted is dedicated to all things related to dyslexia and is designed for both parents and educators to learn more about dyslexia. In each episode, Lisa Parnello will cover topics including instructional strategies, common challenges for people with dyslexia, and interviews with special guests.

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Ep. 52 - 1 Year Reflection - Why Teachers Are Leaving Schools
00:20:30

In This Episode:

Do you want to hear why I left my last school and why so many teachers are quitting right now?

Welcome to Episode 52 of Dyslexia Devoted and today I'm sharing why I stopped working at a school and took my business full time last year! I'll also share my favorite parts of owning my own business!

Please visit Parnelloeducation.com/survey to complete the listener survey.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode52

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Why I left my school
  2. Reasons I'm a million times happier now!

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May 28, 2023
Ep. 51 Student Success Stories Part 2
00:16:55

Do you want to hear real dyslexia and learning difference success stories?

Welcome to Episode 51 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re celebrating the small wins! If you listened to Episode 25, then you heard some long-term wins of clients I’ve had for years.

Today I’m sharing some wins that have been achieved by my clients this year. Sometimes when you’re in the middle of it all, it’s hard to see how far you’ve come when you haven’t quite reached the finish line.

It was great chatting with some of you at the Q&A session this past Friday. If you missed it, I’ll be posting the recording on my Facebook page this week.

As next week is the 52nd episode, that means it’s been a full year since I started Dyslexia Devoted and our weekly episodes. I want to hear from you about what you’d like to hear in the next year of episodes.

Please visit Parnelloeducation.com/survey to complete the listener survey. As a special thank you, the first 10 people who complete the survey by Sunday, May 28th will be offered a $5 digital gift card of their choice.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode51

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Listener Survey
  2. Student Success Stories

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May 21, 2023
Ep. 50 Celebration
00:08:34

EPISODE 50 CELEBRATION!

How many episodes of Dyslexia Devoted have you listened to?

Welcome to Episode 50 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re celebrating 50 straight weeks of new episodes. 

Today we’re going to recap some of the top episodes from the podcast. I’m also going to share some special surprises only available for this week. 

This is one week where you’re really going to want to take a peek at the show notes page so you can easily access the things I’m sharing with you. 

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode50

I also have one little favor to ask… I would love it if you could join this celebration of 50 episodes by taking a screenshot and tagging me @parnelloeducation on Facebook or Instagram.


Topics Discussed:

  1. 50th Episode Bonus - 50% Course Discount
  2. FREE Live Q&A Session
  3. Top 5 Episode Countdown

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May 14, 2023
Ep. 49 EnCHANTed Teaching
00:34:43

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What tricks do you have for learning troublesome words?

Welcome to Episode 49 of Dyslexia Devoted features special guest Christine Blance talking about her use of chants for teaching challenging words.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode49

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Children with dyslexia need to be taught in different ways
  2. Spelling chants can help with troublesome spelling words

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May 07, 2023
Ep. 38 When a Student Doesn't Make Progress
00:20:34

What do you do when a student isn’t doing as well as you’d expected or hoped?

Welcome to Episode 48 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the different reasons a student may continue to struggle

This episode is inspired by a question from Suheil over in the Devoted Facebook group.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode48

 wanted to let you know that the pre-sale pricing of my latest course The Educators Guide to Dyslexia is 50% off until Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Then the price goes up. 

In this course, I’ll be helping educators learn how to help students with dyslexia be successful as we dive into how students with dyslexia learn to read, how to make accommodations work in the real world, and how to set goals that help them succeed. 

To learn more about this new course, go to parnelloeducation.com/courses or you will also find the link in the show description where you’re listening to this episode

This Episode's Topics:

  1. How the type of instruction can hinder progress
  2. How instruction is being implemented
  3. Special circumstances that naturally slow progress
  4. Your options to make changes

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May 01, 2023
Ep. 47 Why Do We Teach Nonsense?
00:08:19

In This Episode:

Did you know we often teach kids with dyslexia nonsense words?

Welcome to Episode 47 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about why we teach kids with dyslexia using nonsense words.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode47

This Episode's Topics:

  1. What are nonsense words?
  2. Why do we use them?
  3. How long do we teach using nonsense words?

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Apr 23, 2023
Ep. 46 How Speech Affects Reading and Spelling
00:10:53

Did you know speech affects reading and writing?

Welcome to Episode 46 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the relationship between speech and reading and spelling.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode46

This Episode's Topics:

  1. The Role of Speech Teachers
  2. How Speech Affects Reading
  3. How Speech Affects Spelling

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Apr 16, 2023
Ep. 45 Getting Ready for Summer
00:06:17

Are you ready for summer? I know I sure am!

Welcome to Episode 45 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about getting ready for summer break!

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode45

This is going to be a shortie episode because it’s Easter when I’m recording this and only this weekend did I finally stop having covid, so my energy is still pretty low. 

But don’t worry you actually get extra time with me this week because I was interviewed by two different people who have podcasts and both are ready for you right now. 

The first one that I recorded 2 weeks ago before I got sick and it will be live within hours of when I post today’s episode. You can hear my interview with Ashley DiMercurio on The Reading Project podcast, and I’ll link that in the show notes. 

The second was a live video stream for the Hot Topics! podcast that isn’t live on the podcast apps yet, but you can already find the recording of our live conversation over on the Parnello Education Facebook page or in the Dyslexia Devoted Facebook group.

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Make a plan for summer
  2. Find out what they need to practice most
  3. Find a tutor

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Apr 10, 2023
Ep. 44 Should a Child Be Held Back a Grade?
00:14:01

Have you seen a child struggling with school this year and wondered if it would be better to hold them back and repeat a grade instead of moving on?

Welcome to Episode 44 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about factors to consider when possibly retaining a child, which is the proper term for holding them back.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode44

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Why Holding the Back Often Doesn't help
  2. Situations When it Can Work
  3. Questions to ask when deciding to hold a child back or not

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Apr 02, 2023
Ep. 43 Thinking in Pictures
00:10:55

Do you think in pictures or words? I definitely think in words, sometimes a little too many of them…

Welcome to Episode 43 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how some people with dyslexia think in pictures.

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Little C. Little C is a 4th-grade student of mine and she picked this week’s topic for you!

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode43

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Thinking in Pictures
  2. Understanding more than they can explain in words

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Mar 27, 2023
Ep. 42 Helping Kids Tell Their Friends About Dyslexia
00:13:41

Have you ever wondered how to help a child tell their friends about dyslexia?

Welcome to Episode 42 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how to help a child tell their friends about their dyslexia.

This week’s podcast is answering a question from Peggy. She wanted to know how to help her daughter talk to her friends about the struggles of dyslexia and how to overcome the feeling of shame or embarrassment when needing to ask the teacher for extra help on tasks that require reading. 

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode42

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Telling Friends
  2. Understanding Dyslexia and Success Stories
  3. Using Logic to Overcome Emotion

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Mar 20, 2023
Ep. 41 Preparing for Standardized Tests
00:15:19

Do you realize how hard it is for kids with dyslexia and other learning differences to take standardized tests?

Welcome to Episode 41 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how to prepare for standardized tests for kids with learning differences

I also wanted to share another documentary I found, which apparently I’m on an educational documentary kick.

This one is all about ADHD and I especially like that they show the difference between ADHD in boys vs. girls and at various ages

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode41

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Types of Testing
  2. Determining Your Testing Plan
  3. Essay Prompts

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Mar 13, 2023
Ep. 40 The IEP Process
00:13:46

Do you want to learn how the IEP process works?

Welcome to Episode 40 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re focusing on the basic process of the IEP system. This is just a quick overview of what I go into much more in-depth in my Discovering Dyslexia course.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode40

This Episode's Topics:

  1. The Start of the IEP Process - Interventions
  2. The Assessment Process and Qualifying for Services
  3. The 3 types of IEP meetings (initial, annual, triennial)

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Mar 05, 2023
Ep. 39 Helping Kids Develop Grit
00:15:42

Have you ever wondered how to help a child persevere despite their struggles?

Welcome to Episode 39 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re focusing on the importance of developing grit. I don't mean a pebble or dirt in your shoe. I'm talking about the ability to work past the struggle until they reach the point that it gets easier.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode39

This Episode's Topics:

  1. What is grit and why is it important?
  2. Learned Helplessness
  3. Helping to Develop Grit

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Feb 27, 2023
Ep. 38 TV and Movie Characters with Dyslexia
00:10:56

Can you think of a character in a book or TV show that has dyslexia?

Welcome to Episode 38 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the importance of characters with dyslexia.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode38

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Why is it important to have characters with dyslexia?
  2. TV and Movie Characters with Dyslexia
  3. Will Trent - new TV show featuring a dyslexic as the lead character

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Feb 18, 2023
Ep. 37 The Stigma of Dyslexia
00:16:52

Have you ever been worried that someone will find out that you or your child has dyslexia?

Welcome to Episode 37 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the stigma of dyslexia.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode37

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Will a school discriminate against a child with dyslexia?
  2. What is stigma and why is it bad?
  3. How can we overcome the stigma of dyslexia?

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Feb 12, 2023
Ep. 36 My Child Has Dyslexia, Now What?
00:07:05
  1. Access a FREE Masterclass: Parents' Guide to Dyslexia and Reading Troubles
  2. Register for the first Discovering Dyslexia online course!

It's the only course of its kind that walks parents through the entire process from the very first diagnosis report to the IEP process, the accommodations, and finding the right instruction for your child.

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Feb 04, 2023
Ep. 35 FREE Masterclass Parents' Guide to Dyslexia
00:04:23

Welcome to Episode 35 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the upcoming FREE masterclass this week! Tune in live to learn the 3 Keys to Dyslexia Success!

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode35

FREE Masterclass: Parents' Guide to Dyslexia and Reading Troubles

parnelloeducation.com/masterclass

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Parents' Guide to Dyslexia and Reading Troubles - 3 Keys to Dyslexia Success

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Jan 29, 2023
Ep. 34 What are the Signs of Dyslexia?
00:14:21

Last week we talked about how some kids with dyslexia aren’t always identified at school because they don’t qualify for special education services.

Have you ever wondered what the signs of dyslexia are?

Welcome to Episode 34 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the signs of dyslexia at different ages.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode34

FREE Masterclass: Parents' Guide to Dyslexia and Reading Troubles

parnelloeducation.com/masterclass

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Signs of Dyslexia in Preschool and Kindergarten
  2. Signs of Dyslexia in Early Elementary
  3. Signs of Dyslexia in Upper Elementary and Middle School

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Jan 23, 2023
Ep. 33 What is an SLD in Reading?
00:13:07

In This Episode:

Have you ever seen the term SLD in Reading on school paperwork and wondered what that means exactly?

Welcome to Episode 33 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re focusing on a term you will hear far more often than dyslexia on an IEP or other school paperwork.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode33

This Episode's ADHD Topics:

  1. Why do they say SLD in Reading instead of Dyslexia?
  2. What is an SLD in Reading?
  3. Why doesn't a child with dyslexia always qualify for an SLD in Reading?

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Jan 16, 2023
Ep. 32 IEP Terms You Need to Know
00:18:55

Do you hear the special terms in education and IEP terms and suddenly think they are speaking a different language?

Welcome to Episode 32 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re focusing on all the words and terms you need to know for your next IEP or educational evaluation meeting.

This week’s episode comes with a free cheat sheet of these terms, so don’t worry about writing them down. Just sit back and listen to them and download the cheatsheet at parnelloeducation.com/iepterms 

This episode is part of a month of learning I have in store for you. Be sure to tune in next week too, when you’ll find out about my upcoming free webinars.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode32

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Types of IEP Meetings
  2. Essential IEP Terms You Need to Know
  3. Various Learning Difference Terms

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Jan 08, 2023
Ep. 31 Goal Setting for Kids
00:12:37

Want to Learn More About Your Options for Dyslexia in and out of Schools?

Get my Dyslexia in Schools Mini-Course for FREE until January 2, 2023!

In This Episode:

Happy new year! Adults set new year's resolutions all the time, but what about kids? But to be honest… grown-ups rarely stick to their resolutions, so let’s not set kids up for failure. Let’s teach them how to create meaningful goals they can really achieve!

Welcome to Episode 31 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re focusing on goal setting!

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode31

This Episode's ADHD Topics:

  1. Why do we set goals?
  2. The importance of letting kids see you set goals
  3. Helping Kids Set Goals

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Jan 01, 2023
Ep. 30 Dyslexia in Schools Mini Course
00:02:09
This week I have a special gift for the holidays! But hurry! It expires in a week, and then becomes a paid offer! This Episode's Topics: Get your FREE Dyslexia in Schools Mini Course Until Jan. 2, 2023 Connect with Lisa Parnello: Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dyslexia in Schools Mini Course Discovering Dyslexia Online Course Join the Email List --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dyslexiadevoted/message
Dec 25, 2022
Ep. 29 How to Help Dyslexic Kids Deal with Mistakes & Failure
00:20:20

Have you ever wondered how to help dyslexic kids deal with constantly making mistakes, even when they do their best?

Welcome to Episode 29 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re going to be talking about ways to help kids with dyslexia deal with mistakes and failures.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode29

I’m getting ready to launch a brand-new course to help families that have recently received a dyslexia diagnosis for their child.

It’s called Discovering Dyslexia: A Parents Roadmap to Navigating the First Year

It’s all about understanding the assessments, the basics of IEP meetings, programs that work for kids with dyslexia, and various educational options you have to help your child.

And I have a special opportunity for 10 of you.

In exchange for giving me some feedback on some of the items I plan to put in the course, you get a special 50% discount. For only $99 you get a $197 course when I’m done putting the finishing touches on it.

I’ll be sending a couple of “this or that” kind of questions, that will take you 5 mins or less to answer.

In return, you’ll get a big discount on the course and access to all the content and bonus material when it goes live on February 12th.

There are only 10 spots available for this opportunity and it closes on Saturday, December 24th, 2022.

Find the link on the description where you’re listening to this episode or go to the courses tab on the ParnelloEducation.com website to learn more.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode28

This Episode's Topics:

  1. Helping students practice making mistakes and losing with games
  2. Reinforce the positive before making small adjustments, and avoid calling them mistakes and errors.
  3. Teach and reinforce the ability to ask for help and self-advocacy skills

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Dec 19, 2022
Ep. 28 *Special Offer* What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Dyslexia
00:11:29

What is one thing about dyslexia that you wish you knew sooner?

Welcome to episode 28 of Dyslexia Devoted! Recently I posted a message in a local dyslexia group asking that exact question… What is one thing about dyslexia you wish you knew sooner? And I got some great answers that I wanted to share with you, because knowledge is power!

Now before we get into the answers to those questions, including my own. I have a special announcement to make!

I’m getting ready to launch a brand-new course to help families that have recently received a dyslexia diagnosis for their child.

It’s called Discovering Dyslexia: A Parents Roadmap to Navigating the First Year

It’s all about understanding the assessments, the basics of IEP meetings, programs that work for kids with dyslexia, and various educational options you have to help your child.

And I have a special opportunity for 10 of you.

In exchange for giving me some feedback on some of the items I plan to put in the course, you get a special 50% discount. For only $99 you get a $197 course when I’m done putting the finishing touches on it.

There are only 10 spots available for this opportunity and it closes on Saturday, December 17th, 2022.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode28

This Episode's Topics:

  1. A Special offer on my *NEW* course Discovering Dyslexia: A Parent's Roadmap to Navigating the First Year
  2. Hear what parents and educators wish they knew sooner about dyslexia.

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Dec 11, 2022
Ep. 27 What to Do with Kids During Long School Breaks
00:12:49

With the holidays coming up this month, I often get asked “what should I work on with my child during the school break?

Welcome to Episode 27 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re going to be talking about all sorts of different options for what to do with dyslexic kids during school breaks. I don’t mean a 3 day weekend, I mean when you have a full week or more off of school. Let 3 day weekends just be a must needed reset.

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode27

This Episode's Topics:

  1. What kind of school break does the child need?
  2. Learning Activities to Do at Home
  3. Fun Ways to Learn at Home During School Breaks

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Dec 04, 2022
Bonus: Giving Tuesday Episode
00:02:18

It's giving Tuesday! Please give your time or money to those less fortunate. For my family, that's the Second Harvest Food Bank that helped us and now we return the favor. 

Click Here to give to the food bank!

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Nov 29, 2022
Ep. 26 When to Get a Formal Dyslexia Evaluation
00:11:45

Have you ever wondered when a student should be formally assessed or reassessed for dyslexia?

Welcome to Episode 26 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re going to be talking all about dyslexia assessments. First we’ll talk about how dyslexia is assessed, then the ideal time to get the first formal dyslexia assessment, and finally when students should get reevaluated.

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This Episode's Topics:

  1. The Kinds of Dyslexia Assessments
  2. When to get the First Formal Dyslexia Evaluation
  3. When to Get Reevaluated

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Nov 27, 2022
Ep. 25 Dyslexia Success Stories
00:14:05

Dyslexia often involves struggle, but the best parts are when kids with dyslexia experience success!!

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode25

This Episode's Dyslexia Success Stories:

  1. From Struggling Reader to AP Classes
  2. Multiple Learning Disabilities and STILL Hitting Big Goals!
  3. Struggling Reader to Avid Reader!
  4. Discovering to Communicate and Use Accommodations

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Want to Learn More About Dyslexia?

Do you want to learn more about dyslexia and how students with dyslexia learn how to read? Do you want to have a better understanding of special education terminology, the advantages of dyslexia, and how to help your child with dyslexia?

For a limited time,  you can sign up for lifetime access to my Understanding Dyslexia Online Course with a special 20% discount, just for my Dyslexia Devoted listeners. This course is only open to new participants from now until Thanksgiving 2022. Then I’m closing it down and preparing for my new course opening later this winter, so sign up today while it’s still available using the link in the episode description and the promo code; PODCAST for 20% off.

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Nov 20, 2022
Ep. 24 IDA Conference 2022 Recap
00:15:36

Want to Learn More About Dyslexia?

Do you want to learn more about dyslexia and how students with dyslexia learn how to read? Do you want to have a better understanding of special education terminology, the advantages of dyslexia, and how to help your child with dyslexia?

For a limited time,  you can sign up for lifetime access to my Understanding Dyslexia Online Course with a special 20% discount, just for my Dyslexia Devoted listeners. This course is only open to new participants from now until Thanksgiving 2022. Then I’m closing it down and preparing for my new course opening later this winter, so sign up today while it’s still available using the link in the episode description and the promo code; PODCAST for 20% off.

In This Episode:

Have you ever wondered what happens at a dyslexia conference?

Welcome to Episode 23 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re going to be recapping the 2022 International Dyslexia Association Conference!

Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode24

This Episode's IDA Conference Topics:

  1. IDA Conference Recap
  2. Lifetime Achievement Award
  3. Dyslexia Simulation

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Nov 16, 2022
Ep. 23 Dyslexia and ADHD Part 2
00:14:08

Dyslexia and ADHD often go hand in hand.

Welcome to Episode 23 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re going to be revisiting the topic of ADHD. It has been the most popular episode of this podcast, and this week some things came up with the kids so I’d like to focus this episode on the child perspective.

Today we’re going to discuss talking to kids about ADHD, talking to your child’s doctor about medications and med changes, and how ADHD affects girls differently.

Show notes: www.parnelloeducation.com/episode23

This Episode's ADHD Topics:

  1. Talking to kids about their ADHD
  2. Talking with doctors and collaborating as a team to help a child with ADHD
  3. How ADHD can look different in girls

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Nov 07, 2022
Ep. 22 Dyslexia and Languages
00:14:45

Have you ever wondered about dyslexia and other languages?

Welcome to Episode 22 and today we’re focusing on dyslexia and languages! In today’s episode, there are going to be a lot of references to articles, so you can either just listen to my very short recap of the information or you can read them for yourself in the show notes at www.parnelloeducation.com/episode22

Dyslexia and Languages:

  1. What is a language-based learning difference
  2. Dyslexia in Other Languages
  3. Second Language Learning at School

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Oct 31, 2022
Ep. 21 The Importance of Dyslexia Self Advocacy
00:11:41

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In This Episode:

Have you ever talked to a child with dyslexia about self-advocacy?

Welcome to Episode 21 and today we’re focusing on why teaching children with dyslexia how to self-advocate is so essential.

Strategies That DON'T Help with Dyslexia:

  1. Why do kids with dyslexia need to self-advocate?
  2. What does it look like?
  3. How to get started

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Oct 24, 2022
Ep. 20 Strategies that DON'T Work for Dyslexia
00:13:49

In This Episode:

Have you ever wondered if a suggested treatment for dyslexia really works?

Welcome to Episode 20 and today we’re going to discuss strategies that DON’T help people with dyslexia! Be sure to tune in the very last section today as I have just found an amazing video about parents advocating for their children with dyslexia and it aligns perfectly with our last myth.

Also, one of the fantastic parents I work with shared with me This American Life Podcast Episode 773: The Longest Distance Between Two Points. The first 7 minutes of the episode sound pretty much like every day in my office as I teach children how to read. Those first few months can be pretty bumpy as a child is learning to read, and many don’t realize just how much work goes into it.

Strategies That DON'T Help with Dyslexia:

  1. Vision Therapy
  2. Special Fonts
  3. Balanced Literacy and Leveled Readers

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Oct 16, 2022
Ep. 19 The Problem with Spelling Lists
00:12:06

Have you taken a look at the spelling lists kids get at school? What do you notice about them?

Welcome to Episode 19 and today we’re going to be talking about spelling lists! I didn’t realize just how passionate I am about this topic until a parent asked me about them last week! Apparently, I have a lot to say about spelling lists, so it’s the focus of this week’s episode!

Show Notes:

ParnelloEducation.com/Episode19

Topics Discussed:

  1. Why I Don't Like Spelling Lists
  2. Take a Look at Spelling Lists and Activities
  3. Teach Spelling in Patterns, Not Specific Words!

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Oct 09, 2022
Ep. 18 Dyslexia Awareness Month - Spread the Word!
00:15:22

October is dyslexia awareness month! It's time to spread the word about dyslexia and what it really means to be dyslexic. In this week's episode, I share my journey to discovering the methods that work for dyslexia.

I also jump into some ways you can learn more about dyslexia and expand your knowledge as well as spread the word about dyslexia.

Topics Discussed:

  1. My Journey of Discovering Dyslexia - not understanding to becoming a specialist
  2. Grow Your Knowledge
  3. Spread the Word During Dyslexia Awareness Month!

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Oct 03, 2022
Ep. 17 Questions to Ask a Potential Dyslexia Tutor or Specialist
00:15:52

As a parent, a dyslexia diagnosis for your child can seem overwhelming. You want to help but you don’t even know where to begin to get the help you need

Welcome to Episode 17 of Dyslexia Devoted where I’ll give you a starting place for some questions you may want to ask a potential dyslexia tutor or specialist. We'll be talking about  the location, the cost of services and everything in between.

As an added bonus, I created a FREE PDF guide you can download to help you plan your questions with a potential dyslexia specialist or tutor.

Topics Discussed:

  1. Experience
  2. Dyslexia Training and Certification
  3. Nitty Gritty Details
  4. Progress Check In Plan

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Sep 26, 2022
Ep. 16 Questions to Ask During Parent Teacher Conferences
00:10:37

Most schools have beginning of the year parent-teacher conferences. It's important to set the tone for the year to make sure dyslexic students have a solid team of support.

Welcome to Episode 16 of Dyslexia Devoted where I will guide you on some key topics you may want to discuss in your first parent-teacher conference of the year!

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CONVERSATION GUIDE HERE!

5 Key Conversation Topics:

  1. Make sure the teacher knows the child has dyslexia
  2. Ask about accommodations
  3. Ask what is most challenging at school and what you can do to support them
  4. Ask about their areas of strength at school
  5. End with a plan for teamwork!

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Sep 19, 2022
Ep. 15 - 5 Tips for Successful Homework Time
00:11:35

School is starting to get into the swing of things, and kids are starting to come home with more homework. Many families find it to be a battle to get homework done, especially for students who struggle with dyslexia.

Welcome to Episode 15 of Dyslexia Devoted where I will give you some tips and strategies to make homework time less stressful.

Show Notes: https://parnelloeducation.com/episode15

5 Tips for Successful Homework Time:

  1. Set up a proper learning space!
  2. Schedule a specific time for homework each day
  3. Break down assignments and include breaks in the middle of work time
  4. Use accommodations!
  5. Reward hard work!

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Sep 12, 2022
Ep. 14 Why is there a shortage of dyslexia specialists?
00:15:00

In This Episode:

In most areas, there is a shortage of certified dyslexia specialists. So what causes this? Many things stop teachers from becoming dyslexia experts, including a lack of knowledge that it exists, financial barriers, and hindrances on their time to work with students as they complete practicum requirements.

Topics Discussed:

  1. What stops teachers from becoming dyslexia specialists?
  2. What are some of the barriers for teachers who want to become certified?
  3. What you can do to help teachers in your area.

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Sep 04, 2022
Ep. 13 Dyslexia and Anxiety
00:13:18

In This Episode:

Often people with dyslexia also develop anxiety because of a few factors including the feeling of failure, pressure from peers, and the additional stress and time it takes to get work done. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about what it looks like and some strategies to reduce stress.

Topics Discussed:

  1. Causes of anxiety for dyslexics
  2. What it might look like in students
  3. Strategies to reduce anxiety

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Aug 29, 2022
Ep 12 Adults with Dyslexia
00:14:45

In This Episode:

Dyslexia isn't something people grow out of; it's a lifelong difference in how someone thinks. It can be a great asset, but it can also come with challenges. In this episode, we talk about some resources for adults to use as accommodations in their job, career paths that dyslexic thinking tends to thrive on, and other topics relating to adults with dyslexia.

Topics Discussed:

  1. Remediated or Not?
  2. Dyslexia in the Working World
  3. The Jobs They Perform

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Aug 22, 2022
Ep. 11 The Power of Dyslexic Thinking
00:11:16

In This Episode:

Dyslexia isn't all bad news! There's plenty of good stuff too! People with dyslexia often have amazing talents. They may also be creative thinkers, athletes, artists, or have other talents. In this episode, we talk about the most common skills and talents of people who have dyslexia. 

Show Notes

Topics Discussed:

  1. Dyslexia isn't all bad news!
  2. What are the benefits of dyslexia?
  3. Foster the Strengths!

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Aug 15, 2022
Ep. 10 Dyslexia and ADHD
00:18:00

Did you know that approximately 30% of people with dyslexia also have ADHD. This week we'll be talking about how it affects daily life, and some simple strategies you can do to help. 

Show Notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode10

Topics Discussed:

  1. What is ADHD
  2. How it affects daily life
  3. Strategies to make things easier

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Aug 08, 2022
Ep. 9 Dyslexia and Executive Functioning
00:16:41

In This Episode:

Have you ever noticed a child with dyslexia who is extra disorganized or said they were done doing something you asked and it isn’t at all what you wanted them to do? Well, those are examples of a lack of executive functioning.

This episode dives into executive functioning and how to support executive function skills. 

www.parnelloeducation.com/episode9

Topics Discussed:

  1. What is executive functioning?
  2. How does it affect school and life?
  3. How to support executive functioning skills

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Aug 01, 2022
Ep. 8 - 3 Things To Do Before School Starts
00:16:04

What can you do as a parent to help a child with dyslexia have a better start to the school year? In this episode, we cover 3 things you can do to ensure a smoother start to the school year.

Show Notes ParnelloEducation.com/episode8

Topics Discussed:

  1. Prepare your child
  2. Prepare your routines
  3. Talk to the teachers

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Jul 25, 2022
Ep. 7 Explaining Dyslexia to Kids
00:16:13

How do you talk about dyslexia with kids? We dive into the reason why you should tell a child they have dyslexia. We want to empower students to name their challenge so they can make a plan to overcome it.

We also discuss how you can help a student not to feel like they are the only one with dyslexia. Connect with other families of dyslexic children so the child knows there are more kids like them.

Inspire the dyslexic student by showing them people and characters who are dyslexic and successful. Give them something to aspire to!

Topics Discussed:

  1. Why tell a child they have dyslexia?
  2. How should you have the conversation?
  3. Famous people and book characters with dyslexia

Show Notes

parnelloeducation.com/episode7

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Jul 18, 2022
Ep. 6 How Long Does Remediation Take?
00:15:02

How long does dyslexia remediation take? In this episode, we discuss the various factors that impact the duration of time needed to remediate dyslexia to help a student be a fluent reader and speller. If you want to learn more, check out my online course about dyslexia and remediation.

Is the student getting instruction in a group or individually? Individual instruction is always faster, but it isn't always a feasible option.

How often is the student receiving instruction? The more frequent they are receiving services, the faster they will make progress.

What level of training does the teacher have? A teacher who is fully certified or receiving instructional coaching will be much more proficient at teaching a student with dyslexia than a teacher who has only had a brief introductory class.

Topics Discussed:

  1. Factors to Consider
  2. How Remediation is Provided
  3. Who is Providing Reading Remediation

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Show Notes:

ParnelloEducation.com/episode6

Online Course:

https://parnello-education.teachable.com/p/understanding-dyslexia

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Jul 11, 2022
Ep. 5 What is Multisensory Instruction?
00:17:26

In This Episode:

Why do Orton-Gillingham based programs all say they use multisensory instruction, and what does that mean? In this episode, we give examples of different ways to apply multiple senses to learn abstract concepts and turn the more concrete. We also discuss the way that using multiple senses increases the neuropathways to better retrieve the information later when a student needs to apply it.

Topics Discussed:

  1. What is multisensory instruction?
  2. How is it used for reading
  3. Other subjects to implement multisensory instruction

Show Notes:

parnelloeducation.com/episode5

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Jul 04, 2022
Ep. 4 How Dyslexia Remediation Works
00:17:55

In this episode, we break down the basic components of dyslexia remediation. 

Topics:

  • Breaking Bad Habits
  • Learning Sounds and Reading
  • Applying New Skills to Spelling

Show Notes:

http://parnelloeducation.com/episode4

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Jun 27, 2022
Ep. 3 How Curriculum Fails Kids with Dyslexia
00:19:35

How does curriculum choice affect kids with dyslexia? This episode dives into the reasons why the curriculum a school chooses can have a strong impact on the learning of students with dyslexia. We discuss the main methodologies, and which ones really work to teach students to read. Students with dyslexia need a structured reading and spelling curriculum.

Topics: 

Reading Instruction Methodologies

Curriculums Types That Don't Work

Curriculum That Works and The Science of Reading

Show Notes: https://www.parnelloeducation.com/episode3/

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Jun 20, 2022
Ep. 2 Dyslexia Accommodations
00:34:12

Where should you start when adding in accommodations? We talk all about various resources to help students with dyslexia and dysgraphia in their school work. First, we include several resources for reading accommodations for both enjoyable reading and homework assignments.

In the second section, we give several options for writing accommodations. We close out the episode with some "no tech" accommodations for students.

This episode features a ton of resources. Go to the show notes to get links to each one mentioned in the episode.

https://www.parnelloeducation.com/episode2/

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Jun 13, 2022
Ep. 1 Dyslexia Troubles in School
00:22:01

In this episode, we'll be talking about 3 dyslexia troubles that occur at school. 

1) Lack of teacher training and appropriate curriculum

2) Accommodations - the need for them, and the logistical struggles that can occur

3) Behavior - students often hide their dyslexia through their behaviors in class

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Jun 12, 2022
Dyslexia Devoted Trailer
00:01:20

Take a sneak peek at what is to come on the Dyslexia Devoted Podcast! Learn all about dyslexia and get your questions answered. 

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Jun 05, 2022