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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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Are you currently feeling completely overwhelmed by your child's struggles? Identifying real dyslexia symptoms shouldn't feel like an impossible puzzle. This episode gives you the exact clarity to decode what is truly happening with your child.
The internet is full of exhausting educational jargon that makes you feel like you need a professional degree just to help your child spell a basic word. In this episode, mother-daughter duo Tracy and Alex pull back the curtain and break down the ”4 Ds” of learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia) into plain, everyday English.
We share funny, deeply relatable stories from our own journey, covering everything from navigating the ”other left” during a teenage driving test to relying on Siri for everyday spellcheck help.
Understanding these common dyslexia symptoms is not about pointing out a deficit; it’s about finally uncovering how your child's uniquely brilliant brain processes the world around them.
After listening, you’ll:
Identify the 4 Ds with ease: Learn how to clearly separate reading struggles from writing, math, or motor coordination challenges so you can target your child's specific academic needs without the guesswork.
Decode the common signs of dyslexia: Recognize subtle everyday clues so you can advocate for them effectively.
Embrace technology to end the frustration: Discover how to pick your battles and leverage smart, everyday tools to eliminate stressful standoffs.
Celebrate and leverage hidden strengths: Shift your family's focus away from managing daily weaknesses and start charting a path toward your child’s natural gifts.
Take Your Next Step Today
Ready to trade the daily homework stress for a clear, supportive roadmap designed by an expert Orton-Gillingham tutor? Head over to The Literacy Keys to connect with us and take your first step toward building your child’s independent reading confidence today!
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Chapters:
(00:00) Dyslexia symptoms episode
(03:12) What are the 4Ds?
(13:25) Personal stories of directional confusion
(37:33) Leveraging Dyslexic strengths
The Blog
Dyslexia Symptoms: What They Feel Like
Many parents have similar questions about dyslexia symptoms. Alex shares what they actually feel like from her perspective as a dyslexic adult. The 4 Ds Many people will use the term dyslexia, as a massive catch-all phrase which includes all dyslexia symptoms. The brain is a fascinating, interconnected piece of machinery, and what looks like […]
Does the Orton Gillingham Reading Program Work?
What if the “gold standard” of reading intervention isn’t actually that shiny? A few years ago, a meta-analysis questioned whether the hands-on, multisensory part of an Orton Gillingham reading program even matters. What is Orton Gillingham? Orton Gillingham isn’t a program. It isn’t a curriculum. It’s an approach. It’s an explicit, systematic, structured literacy approach […]
Discover 3 Scripts For Explaining Dyslexia
Explaining dyslexia to your child shouldn’t feel like delivering a medical sentence; it’s about giving them the key to why they’ve been working twice as hard for half the results. Without a name for their struggle, children often fill in the blanks with their own words. Before diving into explaining dyslexia, it’s important to name […]
Is Grade Retention A Reset?
Understand the pros and cons of grade retention so you can stop second-guessing yourself and make the right decision for your family. We’ll discuss research regarding grade retention, and why your child might not need more time. They may need a different way of learning. Pros and Cons of Grade Retention Grade retention is a […]