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Orton-Gillingham tutor, and mom to an amazing dyslexic daughter, Tracy Young, pulls back the curtain on the world of literacy. She shares essential “keys” to unlocking reading success through a mix of practical, evidence-based strategies, inspiring success stories, sprinkled with “war accounts” from the front lines of parenting and tutoring. Some people like to read and some people prefer to listen so we’ve offered both. Choose which format works best for your lifestyle.
It's the information she needed when her daughter was a struggling reader
The Podcast
Join your host, Tracy Young —a trained Orton-Gillingham tutor and mom to an amazing dyslexic daughter—as she pulls back the curtain on the world of literacy. It’s a podcast dedicated to empowering parents of struggling readers and kids with dyslexia.
If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a Certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, dyslexia specialist, and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia (in plain English) to help you turn I can’t into I can.
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Learn to spot co-occurring conditions with dyslexia like Irlen Syndrome.
Dyslexia is not Irlen Syndrome, but they sometimes get mixed up. In this episode, Tracy Young and her daughter Alex dive deep into Irlen Syndrome and other hidden hurdles that often tag along with dyslexia to help you find the right dyslexia help for your family. They share a roadmap to help individuals with Irlen Syndrome find relief and build reading stamina with what is sometimes called dyslexia glasses.
It is so easy to feel overwhelmed but often, what we see as disorganization or laziness is actually a brain-based processing difference. Tracy and Alex share their own ”Dynamic Duo” (and sometimes dysfunctional) journey through the world of co-morbidities, those extra symptoms like dysgraphia or light sensitivity that exist alongside dyslexia. From the magic of tinted lenses (dyslexia glasses) to the surprise of seeing numbers in color, this conversation turns clinical terms into practical aha! moments.
After listening:
- Discover why Irlen Syndrome affects roughly 30% of dyslexics and how specific colored overlays can reduce moving letters so your child can read for longer than ten minutes.
- Decode Dysgraphia: Learn why holding a pencil weird or obsessing over perfect handwriting might actually be a sign of a deeper struggle with putting thoughts to paper.
- Recognize Synesthesia: Find out if your child is part of the group that associates words or numbers with specific colors, and how that ”quirk” can actually be a memory superpower.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start supporting your child with a plan that actually works, we’re here to help. Take the next step:Schedule a consultation on our contact page today.
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Resources mentioned:
Irlen Syndrome Foundation:irlen.com
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