Hey Boss Moms! I am Dr. Lauren, CEO and founder of Think Dyslexia. This podcast explores motherhood, mom guilt, understanding that this is a JOURNEY and how to put on YOUR oxygen mask FIRST before going full speed ahead with the special education process
Finding and providing support for your children's equitable education is hard. Especially if they have a language-based learning disability (LBLD). As parents, we must learn more about our children to help them strive.In this episode, Dr. Lauren and guest speaker Kait Feriante, a certified Learning Behavior Specialist and Dyslexia Practitioner, delve into what pushes them to learn more about Dyslexia. Kait also shared her passion for helping people of all ages with LBLD and how she discovered that her husband and daughter have Dyslexia Tune in to know more about Kait's Dyslexia Mom journey and hear her advice to all Dyslexia moms out there!Highlights & ResourcesKait and her daughter's Dyslexia JourneyHow Kait finds out her daughter and husband are DyslexicHow her daughter reacts to schoolKait's message for Dyslexia Mom BossesAbout Our GuestKait Feriante is the Founder and CEO of Redwood Literacy, Board President and Co-Founder of Redwood Schools, as well as the founding instructor for the Redwood at Lawndale Program. Growing up in Europe from age 5-15, she experienced the richness that comes from experiencing everyday life in a variety of different cultures across her foundational years. Moving back to the States as a teenager, she dropped out of high school after her sophomore year and started community college at the age of 16. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2011 with her Learning Behavior Specialist Bachelor's degree. Between 2012 and 2018, she worked as a teacher at Chicago Public School and Noble Charter School teacher on the South and West sides of Chicago. In 2018, Kait founded Redwood Literacy with a deep desire to see the evidence-based reading intervention she had seen change the course of many of her students' lives become more widely available to any student who needed it. She and her partner have three children themselves. As educators and parents, they know how transformative a positive, inspiring, and effective educational experience can be for kids and how frustrating it is to watch your child or student consistently be misunderstood and denied the right support they need to succeed. They wanted to create a place specifically for folks with dyslexia, where they felt like they belonged, were understood, and were given the tools to be successful. Kait is on the Everyone Reading Illinois Board of Directors and a member of the International Association of Dyslexia. She also has appeared in several publications, including Chalkbeat and Britannica. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kait-ferianteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redwoodliteracy/Get in TouchHolistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative! Click here to book the strategy session at calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession.Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcastTwitter | Stories from Site the new renovation podcastFind out the REAL processes people go through to make their dream homes a reality.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Research, research, and research! Find more answers and research as much as you can. -GeaEvery dyslexia mom has a different story but shares the same struggle: Finding equitable education for their kids. In this episode, Dr. Lauren, with guest Gea Meijering, the author of Hacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a Dyslexic Kid and a mother to a dyslexic son will talk about her Dyslexia journey and how she and her son overcame the challenges.Tune in now and hear what Gea has to say for all the Dyslexia Mom Bosses out there!Highlights & ResourcesGea's Dyslexia Journey with her sonKnowing your child's strengths and weaknessesHow her son is diagnosed with DyslexiaEquitable education for Kids with Language Based Learning DifficultiesGea's advice for Dyslexia Mom BossesHacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a Dyslexic KidAbout Our GuestGea is passionate creative and original ideas give her a jolt of energy.A storyteller, marketeer, parent mentor, and artist with a passion and a mission. As the mother of a dyslexic son, she researched dyslexia better than an FBI agent would, and witnessed the dyslexia struggle and the gift it can be, upfront and personal. She also volunteered as a parent mentor for the special education department of her local school district and is a dynamic dyslexia advocate. Over the years she saw many kids and their parents struggling to find out why the school wasn't going well. Reason to write a children's book that offers kids and families the opportunity to identify with the different characters, make visible the learning struggles some students go through, and bring dyslexia awareness to the community. Gea grew up in the Netherlands and is now living in SoCal.Book: Hacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a Dyslexic KidAudio Book: www.audible.com/author/Gea-MeijeringWebsite: http://icarepress.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/hackingthecodeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gea-meijeringInstagram: ww.instagram.com/hacking.the.codeGet in TouchHolistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative! Click here to book the strategy session at calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession.Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcastTwitter | @think_dyslexiaLinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlaurenJoin theParent Community - thinkdyslexia.subkit.com
“Once you open up, you will start to create awareness.” - PriyaFighting for equitable education for Dyslexic kids is already hard. But imagine advocating in a country with minimal knowledge about learning disabilities such as dyslexia.Dr. Lauren and guest speaker Dr. Shanmugapriya discussed the difficulty of finding equitable education for her dyslexic son in India. She also shared her child's diagnosis and the lack of awareness about dyslexia in India. As an advocate and a mom, Priya is a strong-willed woman who tries to spread awareness not just to child's educators but also in her country. Highlights & ResourcesHow Priya found out his son is dyslexicLearning about dyslexiaSymptoms of dyslexia in kidsThe Mom GuiltEducational interventions About Our GuestDr. Shanmugapriya Periyannan has a Ph.D. in the sciences, is a mother of two special children, one with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and another with cleft lip. Priya is a material scientist, an upcoming children's book author, a microblogger, and a compelling dyslexia advocate. She is now back in India with her family and recently started working as a postdoctoral researcher in India. NanoScience excites her the most when it comes to working and her kids are behind her excitement and motivation in her personal life. Dr. Shanmugapriya is who she is today because her children have taught her strength, resilience, and conscious and gentle parenting. She finds advocating and creating awareness about neurodiversity and cleft lip as her purpose on social media.Instagram | @learningandthriving_momBlog | www.untouchedrealities.comGet in TouchHolistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative! Click here to book the strategy session at calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession.Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcastTwitter | @think_dyslexiaLinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlaurenJoin theParent Community - thinkdyslexia.subkit.com
“Know what works for most kids; not just dyslexic kids”- DebbieHaving dyslexia running in your family can be challenging. Being a mom to a dyslexic kid is a whole other level.Dr. Lauren and guest speaker Debbie Meyer, a member of the Dyslexia (Plus) in Public Schools Task, discussed the hardships of diagnosing kids with special needs. They also discussed how her son had been diagnosed with dyslexia without naming it. It's no secret that finding equitable education for gifted children is challenging. That's why Debbie took on her role as “Momvocate” for her dyslexic son and worked hard to get his educational support.Debbie is a strong advocate and mom of a child with dyslexia. She fights tirelessly to dismantle the dyslexia-to-prison pipeline. Listen to Debbie's fierce story to fight for change.Highlights & ResourcesDebbie's Dyslexia Journey: Frustration to ResolutionWhat is Special EducationHow Debbie found out his son is DyslexicEducation inequity: Specialized schools vs. public schoolsAbout Our GuestDebbie Meyer is a founding member of the Dyslexia (Plus) in Public Schools Task Force, a small team of community leaders dedicated to assisting students with dyslexia and other language-based challenges to succeed in their local schools. She also serves on the boards of the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children and Harlem Women Strong, and she is a participant in the literacy committee for the Arise Coalition.Facebook | www.facebook.com/debranniFacebook Page | www.facebook.com/Decoding-Dyslexia-NYTwitter | www.twitter.com/ReadOrPrisonGet in TouchHolistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative! Click here to book the strategy session calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcastTwitter | @think_dyslexiaLinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlaurenJoin the Parent Community - thinkdyslexia.subkit.com
How can you really boss up?: “Advocate, advocate, and advocate more!” - StephanieBeing a mom is a full-time job and is very rewarding as you see your children strive. And being a mom of children with special needs is another challenge many moms face daily.Dr. Lauren and guest speaker Stephanie Frumkin, a Maryland-based educational consultant and special education advocate, discuss the difficulty of finding the best education for special needs children. In this episode, Stephanie shares her struggles finding the best education for her special needs kid. She also talked about her journey as a mother with gifted children, which led her to advocate for special needs education.Tune in to know why you are the best advocate for your child and why you should boss up and help them receive the best education they deserve.Highlights & Resources:The challenge of finding education for special needs childrenRacial status vs. equitable educationBossing Up as an education advocateFREE Course! Approaching the Dyslexia Journey with Affirmations - join HERE Guest BioStephanie Frumkinis a Maryland based educational consultant and special education advocate. She is a graduate of COPAA‘s Special Education Advocacy Training 2.0 and theMaster IEP Coach mentorship. Stephanie is also the owner of Exceptional Educational Solutions and is a mom of two. Stephanie shares her son's disability story in today's episode. Find Stephanie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and her website.LinkedIn | Stephanie Frumkin, M.A. Ed.Instagram | @stephaniefrumkinWebsite | www.exceptionaleducationalsolutions.comFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/ExceptionalEducationalSolutions/FREE RESOURCE Download my free mini D3 Teacher Guide to Success Ebook. Learn what dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia are and gain best practice accommodations to use in your classroom! Be sure to check your email for the e-book! CLICK HERE.Be sure to enroll in the Dyscalculia Course in the Academy and check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Join the Parent Communitytoo! I look forward to seeing you inside.Get in TouchInstagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcastTwitter | @think_dyslexiaLinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren About This Podcast:Hey Boss Moms! I am Dr. Lauren, CEO, and founder of Think Dyslexia. This podcast explores motherhood, mom guilt, understanding that this is a JOURNEY, and how to put on YOUR oxygen mask FIRST before going full speed ahead with the special education process to fight for your child's rights
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Highlights & Resources: What Tiffany did when they got the diagnosis Symptoms of a child's anxiety Symptoms of Irlen syndrome Does a child's ethnicity affect his equitable educational journey? What do other states think of dyslexia? Advice to moms on how to boss up with facing the journey with her so FREE RESOURCE Download my free mini D3 Teacher Guide to Success Ebook. Learn what dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia are and gain best practice accommodations to use in your classroom! Be sure to check your email for the e-book! CLICK HERE Be sure to enroll in the Dyscalculia Course in the Academy and check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Join the Parent Communitytoo! I look forward to seeing you inside. Get in Touch Twitter | @think_dyslexia LinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren
Highlights & Resources:What Tiffany did when they got the diagnosisSymptoms of a child's anxietySymptoms of Irlen syndromeDoes a child's ethnicity affect his equitable educational journey?What do other states think of dyslexia?Advice to moms on how to boss up with facing the journey with her soFREE RESOURCE Download my free mini D3 Teacher Guide to Success Ebook. Learn what dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia are and gain best practice accommodations to use in your classroom! Be sure to check your email for the e-book! CLICK HEREBe sure to enroll in the Dyscalculia Course in the Academy and check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Join the Parent Communitytoo! I look forward to seeing you inside.Get in TouchTwitter | @think_dyslexiaLinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren
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Join the parent community to get validated and feel good about navigating this d3 journey.
Highlights & Resources: Erica's daughter's diagnosis of Ground Figure Auditory Processing Disorder What is Ground Figure Auditory Processing Disorder The white noise was a distraction for Erica's daughter When Erica found out that her daughter has dyslexia Erica taught her daughter to be her own advocate The Barton System How being a mother differs from being her daughter's teacher The need to have resources for medical diagnosis, and treatment for the special needs kids Be sure to enroll in the Dyscalculia Course in the Academy and check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Join the Parent Community too! I look forward to seeing you inside.
Highlights & Resources:Erica's daughter's diagnosis of Ground Figure Auditory Processing DisorderWhat is Ground Figure Auditory Processing DisorderThe white noise was a distraction for Erica's daughterWhen Erica found out that her daughter has dyslexiaErica taught her daughter to be her own advocateThe Barton SystemHow being a mother differs from being her daughter's teacherThe need to have resources for medical diagnosis, and treatment for the special needs kidsBe sure to enroll in the Dyscalculia Course in the Academy and check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Join the Parent Community too! I look forward to seeing you inside.
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Be sure to follow me on IG!
Accommodations are a game changer! Be sure to get your digital version of these 20 dyscalculia accommodations --> HERE
Accommodations are a game changer! Be sure to get your digital version of these 20 dyscalculia accommodations --> HERE
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Be sure to follow me on IG!
Be sure to enroll in the dyscalculia course in the Academy. Be sure join the parent community too! I look forward to seeing you inside.
Be sure to enroll in the dyscalculia course in the Academy. Be sure join the parent community too! I look forward to seeing you inside.
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Be sure to follow me on IG!
Be sure to enroll in the dyscalculia course in the Academy. Be sure join the teacher and parent community too! I look forward to seeing you inside.
Be sure to enroll in the dyscalculia course in the Academy. Be sure join the teacher and parent community too! I look forward to seeing you inside.
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Be sure to follow me on IG!
Early intervention is key! It's important to know the signs and symptoms.Don't forget to join the communities!Join parent communityJoin teacher communityApply for Boss Mom coaching programs
Early intervention is key! It's important to know the signs and symptoms.Don't forget to join the communities!Join parent communityJoin teacher communityApply for Boss Mom coaching programs
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Be sure to follow me on IG!
Natalie is a Mexican American dyslexic mom, educator, and advocate. She is a former client in my Think Confidently intensive 6 week challenge! Tune in and listen to her story. Join parent community Join teacher community Apply for Boss Mom coaching programs Follow Natalie on IG
Natalie is a Mexican American dyslexic mom, educator, and advocate. She is a former client in my Think Confidently intensive 6 week challenge! Tune in and listen to her story.Join parent communityJoin teacher communityApply for Boss Mom coaching programsFollow Natalie on IG
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub!Be sure to follow me on IG!
Jen is a former client who participated in my Think Confidently intensive 6 week challenge and a mom of four. She is a strong dyslexia advocate and shares her story! Tune in. Below are resources she discusses in this episode. Dyslexia Empowerment Plan Dyslexic AdvantageJoin parent community Join teacher community Apply for Boss Mom coaching programs Follow Jen on IG
Jen is a former client who participated in my Think Confidently intensive 6 week challenge and a mom of four. She is a strong dyslexia advocate and shares her story! Tune in. Below are resources she discusses in this episode. Dyslexia Empowerment PlanDyslexic AdvantageJoin parent communityJoin teacher communityApply for Boss Mom coaching programsFollow Jen on IG
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
It's important to start your day and week off feeling good about yourself! Be sure to check out my course on Dyslexia and the Power of Affirmations inside my course hub! Be sure to follow me on IG!
Meet Nicole Santiago, mom of three with a dyslexic son. She's an educator and parent advocate who is a BOSS in this journey! Nicole came to me looking for an Orton-Gillingham tutor, I've worked closely with her son and I am so excited for her to share her story. Tune in!Contact Nicole HEREJoin parent community HEREApply for Boss Mom coaching HEREFollow Nicole on IG HERE
Meet Nicole Santiago, mom of three with a dyslexic son. She's an educator and parent advocate who is a BOSS in this journey! Nicole came to me looking for an Orton-Gillingham tutor, I've worked closely with her son and I am so excited for her to share her story. Tune in!Contact Nicole HEREJoin parent community HEREApply for Boss Mom coaching HEREFollow Nicole on IG HERE
Meet Yeara Rosenthal, mom of two with a dyslexic son. She's a parent advocate who is a BOSS in this journey! Yeara was a client in my mom coaching program and she is a BOSS mom for sure! I am so excited for her to share her story. Tune in! Contact Yeara HERE Join parent community HERE Apply for Boss Mom coaching HERE Follow Yeara on IG HERE
Meet Yeara Rosenthal, mom of two with a dyslexic son. She's a parent advocate who is a BOSS in this journey! Yeara was a client in my mom coaching program and she is a BOSS mom for sure! I am so excited for her to share her story. Tune in! Contact Yeara HEREJoin parent community HEREApply for Boss Mom coaching HERE Follow Yeara on IG HERE
Part 4: Giving directions accommodations1. Give directions step by step and read them out loud.2. Simplify directions, get to the bottom line.3. Highlight key words and ideas for students to read first4. Frequent check ins for understanding5. Provide exemplar workFollow me on IG @thedrlaurenReady to BOSS up? Apply to the group coaching program HERE
Part 4: Giving directions accommodations1. Give directions step by step and read them out loud.2. Simplify directions, get to the bottom line.3. Highlight key words and ideas for students to read first4. Frequent check ins for understanding5. Provide exemplar workFollow me on IG @thedrlaurenReady to BOSS up? Apply to the group coaching program HERE
Part 3: Introduction to new concepts accommodations1. Pre-teach vocabulary and new concepts2. Provide types notes or outline3. Provide project dates ahead of time4. Provide glossary of content-related terms that make sense.5. Use visual or audio to support learningFollow me on IG @thedrlaurenReady to BOSS up? Apply to the group coaching program HERE
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