Go Dyslexia

Description

This podcast, created by Dr. Erica Warren, features interviews with dyslexia experts around the world. Go Dyslexia offers a variety of useful information regarding cognitive remediation tools, assistive technologies, and learning strategies.

Strengths of Resource

• Resource offers a plethora of .information from a variety of experts in the dyslexia field.
• Interviews feature knowledgeable experts from around the world.
• Ideal for teachers, parents, and individuals with dyslexia.

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Drawbacks to Resource

• Podcast could be considered inaccessible due to being overly academic.
• Not ideal for the dyslexia novice

See Dyslexia Differently

Description

This short video is a great introduction for people, especially children, wanting to better understand dyslexia. The video is animated with cute, colorful characters and charming music. This would be a great resource for a child who has been recently diagnosed with dyslexia.

Strengths of Resource

• Short and easy to understand
• Great resource for young children
• Presents dyslexia in a positive way

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Drawbacks of Resource

• This resource does not give a deep level of information regarding dyslexia
• Strictly a primer.

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Dyslexia Explored

Description

With over 100 episodes, this podcast explores the stories of all kinds of people who are living with and overcoming dyslexia. This podcast showcases personal stories in order for young people with dyslexia to be exposed to the struggles and successes others have encountered. This is a great way for teens/tweens with dyslexia to embrace a positive perspective about living with dyslexia.

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Strengths of Resource

• Designed for teens/tweens
• Presents living with dyslexia in a positive light
• Personal stories are interesting and engaging

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Drawback of Resource

• This resource is sponsored and created by Bulletmap Academy, which is an expensive tutoring company. Listeners might feel pressured to buy the program.

The True Gifts of the Dyslexic Mind

Description

Featuring Dean Braggonier, this Tedx Talk highlights the positives of living with dyslexia. As a person who lives with dyslexia, Braggonier tells his story of the shame he experienced in struggling to read, and he highlights the many gifts that come with having dyslexia.

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Strengths of Resource

• Braggonier is a dynamic speaker who shares his powerful story
• Great resource for teens or adults living with dyslexia
• Positive message that can support families and teachers in reframing views about dyslexia

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Drawback of Resource

• Does not explore educational strategies or learning interventions.

Dyslexia Quest Podcast

Description

With over 100 episodes, this podcast created by Elisheva Schwartz, offers a plethora of information from dyslexia and neurodiversity experts, successful people living with dyslexia, and a variety of people working in the field of dyslexia. Covering topics such as teaching children perseverance, math for middle school students, parenting advice, and personal stories from successful professionals with dyslexia. This podcasts offers an episode dealing with just about every issue related to dyslexia.

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Drawback of Resource

• This podcast offers great information that is useful to educators; however, it seems to be more aligned with the needs of parents raising children with dyslexia.

Strengths of Resource

• This resource is helpful for parents, teachers, and individuals with dyslexia.
• Covers a wide range of topics.
• Discusses numerous additional resources for listeners