Early Identification & Intervention. Conversation with Nancy Redding

What this episode covers

n this episode, I speak with Nancy Redding who has dedicated her life to empower students with dyslexia. In addition to being a Fellow in Academy of Orton - Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, Nancy has many accolades to her name. Nancy is a former community college learning disability specialist and has served as a learning specialist at both high school and elementary school levels in Northern California. With over 40 years of expertise as a private academic therapist, Nancy has been the past president of the Northern Branch of IDA and Regional Representative for the Branch Council of IDA. Nancy has also co-authored the Patterns of Success, a reading and spelling program designed to supplement OG intervention. During this conversation, Nancy helps uncover the truth behind empowering students with dyslexia. She talks about: • how students with dyslexia learn, • Distinguishes balanced literacy from structured literacy • Provides tools to initiate a successful conversation with the school • The significance of early identification and intervention • Importance of advocacy • How to judge the efficacy of a reading program • Share a success story and much more. Listen as Nancy peels the layers to set students up for success. Reach out at www.Nancyredding.com Patterns of Success, an Orton Gillingham based program, authored by Nancy Redding: https://www.nancyredding.com/publication Follow us on social media: Join our Facebook group: @educationredefined YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMj3WHyQcZM3MF5-gMDu3g