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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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Books about dyslexia either hand you the key to understand your child, or leave you more confused than when you started your journey.
By the end of this episode you'll know which three books about dyslexia are worth your time, and which one to open first if your child is an older student.
As part of my Orton Gillingham certification training, I had to read at least ten books on dyslexia. A few were clinical enough to put me to sleep. Three of them are perfect for parents. In fact, one of the three named the exact situation that a reading specialist once told me could not be happening with my daughter. (Spoiler alert: schools don’t know a lot about dyslexia.)
What you'll take with you:
Language you can use the next time someone says your child just needs more reading practice
A framework your teen can actually see themselves in
A way to understand the kid who reads well out loud but cannot spell for beans
Which of the three books about dyslexia to start first, depending on your child's age
Permission to read none of them by Friday, because sleep is a good thing
Books about dyslexia can only take you so far. If you want a plan built around your child, grab a free fifteen minute call at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/.
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Cheers, Tracy Young,
Orton Gillingham Tutor and Educational Therapist
Chapters
00:00 – Understanding Dyslexia
05:17 – The Foundational Guide: Shaywitz's Overcoming Dyslexia
10:39 – Unlocking Potential: The Dyslexic Advantage
16:26 – Action Guide: Empowerment Plan
24:26 – Your Role
The Blog
3 Books about Dyslexia: From Panic to Empowerment
When you are plunged (or pushed) into the world of neurodiversity, the absolute best tool to combat fear is information. This post highlights 3 books about dyslexia. The goal is to help you understand your child’s brilliant mind, figure out how to advocate for them, and transform your anxiety (if you have any) into a […]
Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. At some point you will talk to your child about their dyslexia, and a lot of us freeze. We don’t want to label them. We don’t want to scare them or make them feel different. So, we say nothing. We hope the love is enough, but it isn’t. Dyslexia Awareness […]
Support A Neurodivergent ADHD Learner
If you’re raising a neurodivergent adhd learner (or any neurodivergent learner) who struggles with reading, math, or school stress, you don’t have to carry the load alone. Discover how to trade overwhelming burnout for a calm, structured plan by building your child’s ultimate support team. From Burnout to Breakthrough On a recent episode of the […]
Dyslexia Screener: 5 Essential Questions For An At-Risk Letter
The reason you received the letter has been decades in the making. Something quietly has been happening in state legislatures across the country. Parents, (mostly of dyslexic children) have been lobbying for changes to the law, one state at a time. And it’s finally showing results. Listen to the Podcast Episode What a Dyslexia Screening […]
