EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 20 MIN
The Importance of Dyslexia Testing (with Drs Sally Shaywitz & Bennett Shaywitz)
from Voices of Dyslexia · host Dyslexia Resource Center
In the final episode of our interview series with Dr. Laura Cassidy and Drs. Sally & Bennett Shaywitz, we dive deep into why proper dyslexia testing is life-changing for children. 👩🏻🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️· Why early testing is crucial for academic success· The key differences between screening and full diagnostic assessments· The essential components of an accurate dyslexia diagnosis· How testing empowers students with the right interventions & accommodationsDr. Cassidy shares how the Dyslexia Resource Center partnered with the Louisiana Key Academy to ensure students receive the right support through evidence-based testing. Dr. Shaywitz explains why an early diagnosis can change the trajectory of a child’s education and self-confidence.Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing🙋🏼♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/📚 WORK WITH US Dyslexia Testing: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testingDyslexia Therapy: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-services/for-parents-and-caregivers#ParentsGetStartedTeacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)→ Online: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/online-dyslexia-training→ In Person: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-training-certification🔗 CONNECT WITH USListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-dyslexia/id1738703728Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fo7CkXRde2TFB3cmztkdQWebsite: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiaresourcecenter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyslexia1n5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33181314/admin/feed/posts/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dyslexia1n5/🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTVoices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-dyslexia/id1738703728#dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexicthinkingSupport the show
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In the final episode of our interview series with Dr. Laura Cassidy and Drs. Sally & Bennett Shaywitz, we dive deep into why proper dyslexia testing is life-changing for children. 👩🏻🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️ · Why early testing is crucial for academic success · The key differences between screening and full diagnostic assessments · The essential components of an accurate dyslexia diagnosis · How testing empowers students with the right interventions & accommodations Dr....
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