Send us a Text Message.Today, we take time to hold space, learn, and engage in a conversation about the power of voice. Our guest speaks to the importance of uplifting Black voices and lived experiences, sharing her personal journey as a Black woman and parent to a son with dyslexia.Our guest today is Resha Conroy, the founder and Executive Director of the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children, a non-profit organization working to eliminate the amplified inequities for Black children experienc...

Send us a Text Message.Today's episode is our first as we delve into how neuroscience informs our understanding of dyslexia. We will touch on the evidence for a neurobiological basis that increases the risk of experiencing challenges with reading and spelling words. Today’s guest is a leading neuroscientist in the field of literacy and dyslexia research. Dr. Ozernov-Palchik is a research scientist at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology a...

Send us a Text Message.Today’s guest is none other than Dr. Reid Lyon. For this conversation, we consider poignant questions that have served to advance understanding of reading and new questions to support creative thinking as we strive to translate what has been learned into practice. Dr. Lyon has had a distinguished career as a research scientist, professor, classroom teacher, special education teacher, neuroscientist, and leader in the development of evidence-based education policy a...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Dyslexia Uncovered," we dive deeper into a theme that resonates strongly with our community—the intersection of identity and the social-emotional realities faced by those with learning differences. Our guest, Dr. Stephanie Haft, a newly minted Ph.D. and clinical psychologist, has dedicated her research to exploring the impacts of learning differences and ADHD on individual well-being.Dr. Haft's work extends beyond the often-discussed realms of childh...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we visit with Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb. In the conversation, we touch on the topic of identity and the role that story creation and narratives can play in helping children and others form their understanding of themselves. We also touch on the topic of neurodiversity and chat about how this concept can help us create a community as we seek to define how we want the world to understand us and our needs.Dr. Gotlieb is a human developmental psychologist and edu...

Send us a Text Message.Today, we delve into the life of my long-time friend, Diane Lyon. Diane shares her journey of growing up without a voice and struggling with dyslexia. She bravely found her voice and empowered her son to do the same, ensuring he wouldn't face the same challenges she faced. This led to a national movement, a testament to her resilience and the impact of her advocacy.Diane Lyon has been a passionate and effective advocate for children, adolescents, and adults who struggle...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, you will listen to and learn from Dr. Sarah Wood. She is a cognitive scientist and assistive technology expert with a passion for helping people with disabilities. She obtained a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Florida State University and was a research assistant at the Florida Center for Reading Research. Currently, she is an Accessibility Scientist at Educational Testing Services, better known as ETS. Her passion is leveraging her unique set o...

Send us a Text Message.In the latest episode of Dyslexia Uncovered, host Tim Odegard engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Maryanne Wolf, a distinguished research scientist and author in the field of dyslexia. Maryanne Wolf has dedicated her career to understanding the cognitive intricacies that underlie this fundamental skill. As the Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, Mary...

Send us a Text Message.Embark on a captivating journey into the roots of dyslexia with host Tim Odegard in this episode of "Dyslexia Uncovered," titled "The Origins of Dyslexia." Travel back to the late 1800s as the episode recounts the compelling case study of Percy F., documented by Pringle Morgan in 1896, marking the genesis of understanding developmental dyslexia. Come with us as we explore how aspects of this case study and similar case studies still resonate today.Share your thoughts an...

Send us a Text Message.Embark on a captivating linguistic journey in this episode as we delve into the fascinating evolution of language, from the fireside exchanges of our ancestors to the intricate landscapes of modern social media. Explore the threads that connect spoken words across generations, paving the way for the invention of written language. Join me as we uncover the birth of complex oral language and writing, setting the stage for upcoming episodes that delve into the intricate re...