Not Your Granny's Grammar!
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Thriving with Dyslexia
You don’t have to figure dyslexia out alone.
Hosted by Sonja and Nick, parents of a dyslexic kid. Practical strategies for reading, school and confidence, plus interviews with psychologists and educators, and honest stories from dyslexic adults.
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October 7, 2026 · 36 min
"Everybody Gets What They Need": Inside a School Built for Dyslexic Kids ft. Dr. Sherri Helvie
Sherri Helvie, Ph.D. is Head of School at the Gateway School in Manhattan. You can find her on LinkedIn. Follow us on Instagram! Also check out our YouTube channel!
Start here
New to the show, or new to dyslexia? These four are the ones we would hand a parent on day one.
- What Is Dyslexia, Really? What the Definitions Leave OutStart with what dyslexia actually is, and what the textbook definitions miss.
- How Dyslexia Affects Speaking + Our Accommodation Tips!Dyslexia isn't only about reading. The ways it shows up in speech catch most parents off guard. We also cover the accommodations that help.
- Think Your Child Has Dyslexia? All About Getting TestedHow testing works, who does it, and what to expect from the process.
- Why You Need To Hold The Line on Dyslexia AccommodationsGetting the school to deliver what your child is entitled to.
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The Definition of Dyslexia Changed: Here's What It Means for Your Family
For the first time since 2002, the International Dyslexia Association has rewritten its definition of dyslexia. The new version quietly removes two ideas that have kept kids from being identified for two decades: that dyslexia has to be 'unexpected' given a child's intelligence, and that a phonological deficit is…
"Everyone Else Can Read" Ft. Parent Fiona Rintoul
Fiona Rintoul, fellow parent of a dyslexic daughter, joins us to discuss her experiences. You can find Fiona online at https://purplecowrecruiting.com/.
Back to School with Dyslexia: Reset, Not Rigidity
The first two weeks go great. Then, somewhere around week three, the crying starts, or the stomachaches, or the flat refusal to get in the car. If you've been through a back-to-school honeymoon followed by a hard crash, this episode is about setting things up so the crash doesn't take the whole year with it.
When Phonics Isn't Enough
In the world of reading instruction, phonics has long been hailed as a cornerstone for teaching children to read, particularly for those with dyslexia. However, a recent article raises an important question: is there a limit to how much phonics can help as students progress into middle school? In this episode, we'll…
She Didn't Know She Was Dyslexic Until She Learned English ft. Haiyu Zhang
Haiyu Zhang grew up in China and moved to the US as a teenager. You can find her online at https://hz2784.github.io/.
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