14: Help for your Emerging Reader

SHOW SUMMARY: In this engaging episode, Dr. Nerissa Bauer and Dr. Jennifer Dilts interview Christie Welsby, the author of "Forward Motion Readers," a series of decodable books designed for beginning readers, English language learners, and readers with dyslexia. Christie shares her journey from being an elementary reading specialist to creating books that combine the Orton-Gillingham phonics-based approach with engaging storytelling. The conversation covers the importance of phonics in early literacy, the unique features of her books, and practical tips for encouraging reluctant readers. Christie also discusses common misconceptions about dyslexia and emphasizes the strengths and unique problem-solving abilities of dyslexic individuals. The episode concludes with insights into Christie's writing process and her passion for making reading accessible and enjoyable for all children. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, ask the doctor episodes, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and expert virtual LIVE events with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/Podcasts Connect and learn more from Christie! https://www.forwardmotionteaching.com/ RESOURCES to extend your learning: From Understood.org: what is Orton Gillingham https://www.understood.org/en/articles/orton-gillingham-what-you-need-to-know Also what is decoding from Understood.org https://www.understood.org/en/articles/decoding-what-it-is-and-how-it-works Check out Understood.org: Through My Eyes https://www.understood.org/en/through-my-eyes Check out Caris’s story who has dyslexia Signs of Reading difficulty from Reading Rockets: https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/struggling-readers/articles/early-signs-reading-difficulty FOR PEDIATRICIANS-Pediatrician’s Guide to the Early Identification of Children at Risk for Dyslexia: https://oldsite.ohioaap.org/dyslexia/