The Dyslexia Quest Podcast

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Raising Children with DYSLEXIA AND ADHD Successfully with Concheta Gladmon Aug 26, 2017

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Do you ever wonder what other parents experience when raising a child with dyslexia or ADHD? In this episode guest Concheta Gladmon shares her story! Concheta is a mama herself. She shares all about raising her son and the steps she took to support him successfully. She talks about experiences from school, life, and writing her book, Keys to Successfully Raising Children with Dyslexia and ADHD. Concheta shares the wisdom she has learned along the way- so stay tuned till the end!

Dyslexia 2:0 The Gift of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mind with Tiffany Sunday Aug 19, 2017

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Guest Tiffany Sunday quests with us on the fascinating topic, "Dyslexia 2:0 The Gift of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mind". We uncover dyslexic strengths and wonder why having these strengths can sometimes cause overwhelming pressure instead of motivation.

Tiffany is an author, innovator, entrepreneur and mom of a dyslexic child. She writes and speaks on multiple topics from the digital revolution, to the future of work to personal development and the relationship between dyslexia and entrepreneurship.

Tiffany reminds us that every one of us has a passion.... even our kids. It's what "makes our tail wag". We talk about dreaming big and innovation. Tiffany shares from her own unique experiences - you won't want to miss it so stay tuned till the end!

How to Strengthen Your Dyslexic Child's Self-Esteem Sign up now for the LAST free online workshop on dyslexia and self-esteem for children, ages 8-15… Limited spots available for the 21st of August 2017!

https://elishevaschwartz.lpages.co/webinar2017/

HOW TO DEAL With Difficult Dyslexic Students with Kathryn Byrnes Aug 13, 2017

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We often hear more about how to provide a better, more hospitable experience for students with dyslexia in school.....but what are some tools that students can use to better manage themselves? Do you wonder what you can do to help your student or child learn to empower themselves? Our guest, Katie Byrnes, Ph.D., joins us on a quest to uncover more on mindfulness and meditation. We discuss HOW can we FULLY support dyslexic children. We quest more on how to help students build up internal resilience and deal with their own anger, anxiety or panic. She goes into the details of one's capacity for self-care, helping us better understand:

What is mindfulness??

What is meditation and how does this relate to my child??

How do mindfulness and meditation relate to each other??

And what does it look like to be a mindful educator??

Do you want to try some of these tools with your child? Katie gives insightful tips and examples you can use today, so be sure to listen till the end!

How to Strengthen Your Dyslexic Child's Self-Esteem Sign up now for the free online workshop on dyslexia and self-esteem for children, ages 8-15... Limited spots available for the 14th and 21st of August 2017!

How To Help Dyslexic Kids With Math with Christopher Woodin Aug 06, 2017

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Do you think of yourself as a 'math person'? Do you have a child who is struggling with math? In this episode we discuss how to make math accessible to your dyslexic child. Our guest, Christopher Woodin, explains why developing number sense, part- to- whole understanding and multimodal learning are essential for transferring math skills to real life. We compare traditional teaching methods to alternative methods and why having the courage to think outside the box works! Be sure to listen to the end- this episode is packed with tons of helpful examples! Sign up for the free online workshop on How to Strengthen Your Dyslexic Child's Self-Esteem! (Space is limited!)

https://elishevaschwartz.lpages.co/webinar2017/

From High School Drop Out to Harvard! With John Rodrigues Jul 29, 2017

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This episode features John Rodrigues, the founder of Thinklexic and author of High school Drop Out to Harvard. Listen as John shares interesting stories from his own experience as well as tips for supporting your dyslexic child. His passion is extremely contagious and motivating! We go into dyslexic strengths and how these translate to success.You won't want to miss it!

Dyslexia Across Generations with Dr. Lena Carawan & Dr. Blace Nalavany Jul 22, 2017

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Come explore with us as Dr. Lena Carawan & Dr. Blace Nalavany make their second appearance on the show! Listen as we gush all about their latest cutting-edge research on inter-generational dyslexia. This dynamic duo is finding out what's it like for dyslexics in the later years.

We know that Dyslexia doesn't go away. These growing pains are real and vary from generation to generation. Our talk gets into the family dynamics of dyslexic parents with and without dyslexic children. Can you relate? Let us know! Enjoy!

How to Strengthen Your Dyslexic Child's Self-Esteem Sign up now for the free online webinar on dyslexia and self-esteem for middle school children, on the 7th, 14th and 21st of August 2017!

HOW to Get a Proper Assessment with Dr. Michael Hart Jul 15, 2017

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Are you wondering about how to start the assessment process for your child? Have you gotten an assessment in the past but still feel like you have questions? YOU are NOT ALONE! Assessment is tricky and hard to navigate! This topic has gotten a lot of popularity due to the process parents go through to get a proper assessment. Parents often wonder:

How do you know where to go and who to talk to?

Is it worth the money, time, and effort?

How can we determine all of this?

To help us answer these pressing questions we quest with guest Dr. Michael Hart. He has over 25 years experience, "protecting and empowering children and adults who have led lives of confusion and sometimes even desperation due to learning issues." Together we go over the essentials for getting a proper assessment and what parents need to know about becoming "Enlightened Warriors" for their children.

"Parents can advocate like an Enlightened Warrior... By educating themselves with information and learning how to interpret test results and what they mean...They become fierce and powerful but not in the way people usually think. An Enlightened Warrior doesn't want war or violence... But they are prepared to be fearless in the face of push-back or conflict."

You won't want to miss his unique insight and helpful tips. Be sure to listen to the end!

WHY Kids with LD & ADHD HATE SCHOOL and What You Can Do About It! with Dr. Jerome Schultz Jul 10, 2017

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In this podcast we discuss Dr. Jerome Schultz's groundbreaking book, "Nowhere To Hide" . He addresses the consequences of the unabated stress associated with Learning disabilities/ADHD and the toxic, deleterious impact of this stress on kids' academic learning, social skills, behavior, and efficient brain functioning.

He draws upon three decades of work as a neuropsychologist, teacher educator, and school consultant to address this gap. This book really can help change the way parents and teachers think about why kids with LD and ADHD find school and homework so toxic, while also offering abundant supply of practical, understandable strategies that have been shown to reduce stress at school and at home, such as Shultz's SAVING FASE, and DE-STRESS models.

Check us out on Instagram @thedyslexiaquest for more!

Exceptional Minds in the 21st Century with Marc Smolowitz Jul 01, 2017

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We are wrapping up our series on understanding giftedness and what it all means! This inspiring talk continues our quest into the evolution of our culture and society's idea of neurodiverse learners! Join us as Marc Smolowitz, award winning director, dives in and gives his unique perspective on this theme. He shares all about his newest project, the G word, an unforgettable documentary that unravels the complex challenges of defining and meeting the needs of high intelligence in the 21st century.

"The continuum of intelligence has been up & down...we thought what if we turned it sideways so we are all on the same plane?"

The G word is a moving and enlightening film that features different lives and takes on the educational experience. In addition to exploring themes in education, giftedness, and intelligence, equity and justice are also explored.

"Who gets to be gifted in America and why?"

Did you listen through to the end? Now we want to know:

what's your education story?

what's your idea of a new term for giftedness?

Does the Term GIFTEDNESS TRIGGER YOU? with Dr. Edward Amend Jun 24, 2017

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Are you gifted? Is your child gifted? ...or NOT? Does the term GIFTED trigger certain feelings in you? Have you ever wondered why these terms carry such emotional baggage?

YES!? Then this is the episode for you!

Dr. Amend, our guest, is a Clinical Psychologist who focuses on the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted, 2e (twice exceptionality) and talented individuals. We go into those labels and the struggles of those with or without these labels. We dissect WHY you can be gifted ... YET STILL FEEL BORED in class OR struggle with school!? AND how to go about understanding what it all MEANS!

This complex inquiry also goes into the INS-&-OUTS of:

effective evaluation of gifted and 2e needs,
appropriate assessment and identification of multi-exceptionalities and
how to choose the right professionals to work with you and your child.

This talk get really juicy and taps into our curiosity surrounding these complicated thoughts so be sure to join us! The advice in this episode is equally helpful for those just starting their quest as well as those who've been at it for years! ENJOY!

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