The Dyslexia Quest Podcast

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What it Takes to Become a Dyslexic Success Story with CEO Stan Gloss Jan 16, 2018

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CEO Stan Gloss shares inspiring tales in this encouraging episode. Stan, a dyslexic himself, talks about what it's like to prove wrong those who thought he wouldn't get into college. From childhood to entering a doctoral program, Stan has firsthand experience on what it takes to become a dyslexic success story. He shares the "workarounds" he used to get ahead and why being dyslexic is an asset in the workplace. His advice to parents? Let your kids dabble in their interests... chances are those skills will lead them to success as adults. Listen for more useful advice from Stan himself! What resonated the most with you? Share with us! Meet us on Instagram or Facebook!

How to Become an Entrepreneur after High School with LD Start-Up Incubator Founder Rick Fiery Jan 09, 2018

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Our first guest of 2018, Rick Fiery, has created a one of a kind learning lab and start up incubator- with a twist- Inventive Labs is a platform specifically designed for those with learning differences such as dyslexia. He provides a space to help individuals develop their passions and strengths. With mentoring and inspiration, Inventive Labs is helping others hone into their strengths to help change the world.

Listen as Rick details his own journey and how Inventive Labs was created. He shares how high school grads can peruse their goals through an Entrepreneurship program and why gap years are a good thing. This discussion is an inspiring talk to start the year off- you don't want to miss it!

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Watch this TED Talk: Capturing necessary brilliance: Learning differences unleashed! | Rick Fiery | TEDxAmoskeagMillyard

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EXCITING NEWS AT THE DYSLEXIA QUEST!! Nov 27, 2017

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The Dyslexic Advantage with Dr. Brock Eide Oct 27, 2017

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This week we re-air a very special episode! We end October, Dyslexia Awareness Month, with Dr. Brock Eide. He is the co-author of one of my absolute favorite books on dyslexia- The Dyslexic Advantage , as well as the co-founder of The Dyslexic Advantage organization, a non for profit, dedicated to unleashing the power of the dyslexic mind.

Enjoy this fascinating talk and let us know what you think!

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Homeschooling with Dyslexia with Marianne Sunderland Oct 10, 2017

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Are you curious about homeschooling your dyslexic child? Do you currently homeschool your child? Wondering how to start? This episode covers all the questions you have about homeschooling with Dyslexia as well as tips for parents who are already homeschooling their children. Marianne Sunderland is the creator of Homeschooling With Dyslexia, a site dedicated to educating and encouraging parents to successfully homeschool their children with dyslexia. Marianne is a veteran homeschool mother with over 20 years of experience teaching her 8 children, 7 of whom are dyslexic. Enjoy this fascinating talk and let us know what you think!

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Susan Barton: A Strength Based Perspective on Dyslexia Oct 01, 2017

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Susan Barton is one of a handful of names which are automatically associated with Dyslexia education and advocacy. Susan's dedication to, "fighting the craziness," and educating teachers and parents about Dyslexia has landed Susan in the International Dyslexia Association's Hall of Honor, where a plaque with her name now hangs next to those for Dr. Orton, Anna Gillingham, Reid Lyon, Beth Slingerland and other internationally recognized authorities in the field of dyslexia. Cool, huh?

"The giftedness in Dyslexia is so often overlooked it drives me crazy!…Another way to find dyslexics, is to stop looking at individuals who are terrible with spelling, and to start looking for individuals who excel in particular areas"- Susan Barton

We re-aired this episode (originally aired in 2014!). Let us know your thoughts! Enjoying these episodes? You can Rate and review on iTunes! We LOVE hearing from you as always- You can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook!

The Trouble with Maths with Steve Chinn Sep 23, 2017

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This week we cover maths again! So often when we discuss dyslexia we talk about the language component but this processing style can also effect math skills and understanding. Sometimes these weakness (AND STRENGTHS) can spill over into the maths classroom. We uncover more on this and dyscalculia with guest, Steve Chinn. He has over 30 years experience in work and research on dyslexia and dyscalculia. We uncover dyslexics who struggle with maths, how parents can support students who struggle with maths and the difference between inchworm and grasshopper thinkers and so much more! His fascinating insight helps us better understand "the trouble with maths," so stay tuned till the end!

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Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up with Dr. Ellen Braaten Sep 17, 2017

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Our guest this week, Dr. Ellen Braaten, is an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attention disorders. She co-authored the book, "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World." This episode explores why sometimes really bright kids, for whatever reason, have a hard time with tasks like choosing what they want for breakfast, copying things off the board, and expediting these kind of tasks speedily.

Do you have a child who has a hard time with these tasks?

Are you curious about why they may have a hard time keeping up?

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THE TOP 10 Ways to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia with Dr.Kelli Sandman-Hurley Sep 10, 2017

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Do you wonder how to BEST ADVOCATE for your student or child with dyslexia? What are the right questions to ask at an IEP meeting? How do you even begin to navigate the complexities of advocating for your child within the school system?

If you wonder about these questions then you will want to listen till the end! Guest Dr.Kelli Sandman-Hurley, author and co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute, spills it all as we dive into these questions and more! She shares her TOP advice for parents and anyone who wants to ADVOCATE for a student with dyslexia!

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How to Help Your ANXIOUS Child with Renee Jain Sep 03, 2017

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Renee Jain is the founder and chief storyteller of Go Zen. She teaches skills of happiness and resilience through fun media that engages kids -- and parents too! She is a mama herself and podcast host who believes feeling good is actually a skill we can practice and develop.

Jenee discuss why we should practice things like gratitude, shift our mindset about stress, and parenting myths such as, "it's not your job to reassure them."

Curious? Want to know what you can do to help your child feel good? Listen as we discuss practical tips to use with your child to help them relieve anxiety and learn strategies to feel good.

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How to Build Your Child's Self Esteem– Even If The School Is Tearing It Down : A step by step, 6 week online live course for parents and guardians of dyslexic students aged 7 – 15 years old.

Learn how to increase your child's self esteem, regardless of how supportive your child's school environment is, in this step by step live six week video course for mothers, dads and guardians of children 7-15 years old. THE COURSE WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7TH, AND END OCTOBER 19TH. Questions? Contact us!

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