P&P Episode 172: Elisheva Schwartz "A Quest to Empower Students with Dyslexia"

The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college. On today's show, Alexis talks to dyslexia expert and host of the Dyslexia Quest podcast, Elisheva Schwartz. Elisheva talks about her struggles as a school kid with dyslexia, and how she used her experiences to empower students with dyslexia. Study tips for students with dyslexia: 1. Study with youtube 2. Listen to audio books and get exercise while listening to them Advice for dyslexic teens: Go to youtube and educate yourself about your learning challenge. Advice for parents: Be compassionate and listen to your dyslexic child. Advice for dyslexic teens getting ready for college: Sign up for the most interesting classes, challenge yourself but put a little less on your calendar than you think you want to! Elisheva Schwartz website: http://www.elishevaschwartz.com/ Listen to the podcast here on: iTunes | Stitcher Radio Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education! For more information visit: Prepped and Polished.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes!