"Imagine just how stressful it is to go to school every day knowing that today might be the day that you get embarrassed by being called to read in class or everyone sees your low test score."

-Jill Stowell

IN THIS EPISODE

✅ The significant impact of dyslexia on self-esteem, identity, and mental health.

✅ How dyslexic individuals often mask their difficulties, leading to misdiagnosis and increased stress.

✅ The importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of dyslexia for effective intervention and improved outcomes.

DYSLEXIA AND IMPOSTER SYNDROME

How dyslexia impacts self-esteem and identity, often leading to imposter syndrome

Dyslexic students frequently hide their struggles, which can be mistaken for laziness or ADHD. These masking behaviors can cause significant emotional stress and anxiety.

Despite the challenges, dyslexic individuals often possess unique strengths and talents.

Understanding and addressing the root causes of dyslexia can lead to significant improvements and help students thrive.

DYSLEXIA FAQ ANSWERED

1. Is dyslexia a permanent condition?
2. What does brain science say about dyslexia?
3. How do I know if my child has dyslexia?
4. Should I get my child tested for dyslexia?
5. Will the school test for dyslexia?
6. Is dyslexia when students reverse letters or read backwards?
7. Is there more than one kind of dyslexia?
8. What are common symptoms of dyslexia?

SHOW NOTES

➡️ Dyslexia Quiz: Do you suspect that you or someone you know has dyslexia, or a learning and attention challenge?

Take our free quiz to find out in less than 10-minutes.

If dyslexia or a learning and attention challenge is detected, you'll receive recommendations on the best next steps to resolve these challenges.

➡️ Dyslexia Info + Free Resources: Take a deep dive into definitions, symptoms, testing and treatment + free downloadable resources.

➡️ Newsletter: Stay connected! A couple times a month, you'll get a message from Jill and we'll highlight essential resources that you can use now at home and in the classroom.

When you sign up for our newsletter, you'll get instant lifetime access to all of our free downloadable guides, including:

• 7 Types of Dyslexia Defined
• Dyslexia Accommodations
• Dyslexia Screening Tool
• 5-Minute Power Writing Strategy
• Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD: Key Characteristics and Strategies to Support

➡️ Take the Stone Out of the Shoe: A Must-Have Guide to Understanding, Supporting, and Correcting Dyslexia, Learning, and Attention Challenges - by Jill Stowell

With 40 years of experience and the brain research to back it up, Jill Stowell's basic premise has always remained the same:

Struggles associated with dyslexia and learning disabilities CAN be changed.

Kids do well when they CAN. Not "when they want to," but when they CAN.

In this episode, Jill Stowell explains that when kids aren't doing well, whether that's in school or with behavior, there's something deeper at the root of the challenge.

You'll learn what that looks like and what can be done about it as Jill shares stories of past students and digs into the Learning Skills Continuum.

SHOW NOTES

• Learning Skills Continuum - Free Download: Get your free copy of the Learning Skills Continuum developed by Jill Stowell, including a list of skills at each level of the continuum.
• Take the Stone Out of the Shoe: A Must-Have Guide to Understanding, Supporting, and Correcting Dyslexia, Learning, and Attention Challenges - by Jill Stowell
• Retained Reflexes and Core Learning Skills: Take a deep dive into definitions, symptoms, testing and treatment
• Dyslexia: Take a deep dive into definitions, symptoms, testing and treatment
• Executive Function: Take a deep dive into definitions, symptoms, testing and treatment
• Auditory Processing: Take a deep dive into definitions, symptoms, testing and treatment

➡️ Click https://stowellcenter.com to schedule a free call with one of our Learning Specialists today.

In Part 2 of this episode of the LD Expert Podcast, Jill Stowell is joined by the authors of “The Language of Advocacy” - a workbook for parents who are in the midst of the emotional journey of advocating for their special needs children.

Episode Highlight

“You are the expert at your child, and your opinion and your input is just as valid as anybody else’s.”

- Julie Cole

In Part 2 of this episode:

• Empowering parents to create a collaborative IEP environment (as opposed to an intimidating power struggle)
• Diagnoses and qualifying for an IEP
• What to expect from the IEP process
• "The Language of Advocacy" workbook: a step-by-step guide for parents navigating the IEP process

▶️ Watch Part 1 here

SHOW NOTES

• Language of Advocacy: Speak for Your Child with Confidence: Advocating for a Neurodivergent Child
• Episode Resources and Transcript
• Julie Cole: Educational Consultant
• Jolee Hibbard: Hibbard Psychological Services, PC
• StowellCenter.com

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