EPISODE · Nov 1, 2023 · 54 MIN
What is Dyslexia?
from Hot Topics! · host A Step Ahead Tutoring Services
Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Lisa Parnello about Dyslexia - what is it, how to recognize it, and what to do about it.In this episode, Gabrielle and Lisa discuss dyslexia and its impact on people. They highlight that dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects language processing, not a vision problem. People with dyslexia struggle with connecting sounds and letters, making reading and spelling challenging. Strategies such as phonics instruction and phonemic awareness can help individuals with dyslexia become successful readers.Dyslexia can be identified through signs like difficulty with rhyming, sequencing, and spelling. While there is no single assessment for dyslexia, educational therapy can help individuals become stronger readers and provide strategies and accommodations for their learning differences.The episode emphasizes that dyslexia is common, affecting one in five individuals, including celebrities like Richard Branson and Whoopi Goldberg. It also highlights the lack of awareness and training on dyslexia in education programs, calling for additional training for teachers to effectively support students with dyslexia.The conversation between Gabrielle and Lisa covers various challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia, including behavioral issues and struggles with math word problems. They emphasize the importance of self-advocacy and accommodations, debunking the misconception that individuals with dyslexia are less intelligent.The discussion raises awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia and provides insights into strategies and support systems that can help them succeed academically and in life.Who is Lisa Parnello?Lisa Parnello is a dyslexia expert with over 15 years of experience, including public and private schools, primarily focusing on students with learning differences such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. She started her career teaching general education students and discovered her heart was set on helping the children who struggled the most. She earned her M.Ed. in special education and has dedicated her life to helping the most struggling learners. She is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Therapist and a Wilson Credentialed Trainer. Lisa served as the Lower School Director of Sand Hill School at CHC in Palo Alto before expanding Parnello Education Services. She trains and guides teachers as they develop into successful special education instructors, mentors teachers, and provides instructional coaching.You can find Lisa:On her website: https://www.parnelloeducation.com/On Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/ParnelloEducationOn Facebook (group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/748473349564001/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parnelloeducation/On Twitter: https://x.com/ParnelloEdOn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@parnelloeducationOn YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ParnelloEducationOn LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-parnello/On LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/parnello-education-services/Lisa also has a podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyslexia-devoted/id1628010878Lisa has a course for parents: https://parnello-education.teachable.com/p/discovering-dyslexiaLisa has a masterclass called "Three Keys to Success with Dyslexia": https://www.parnelloeducation.com/masterclass/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/PSepY4e0T-cRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33094965/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: April 7, 2023
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Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Lisa Parnello about Dyslexia - what is it, how to recognize it, and what to do about it.In this episode, Gabrielle and Lisa discuss dyslexia and its impact on people. They highlight that dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects language processing, not a vision problem. People with dyslexia struggle with connecting sounds and letters, making reading and spelling challenging. Strategies such as phonics instruction and phonemic awareness can help individuals with dyslexia become successful readers.Dyslexia can be identified through signs like difficulty with rhyming, sequencing, and spelling. While there is no single assessment for dyslexia, educational therapy can help individuals become stronger readers and provide strategies and accommodations for their learning differences.The episode emphasizes that dyslexia is common, affecting one in five individuals, including celebrities like Richard Branson and Whoopi Goldberg. It also highlights the lack of awareness and training on dyslexia in education programs, calling for additional training for teachers to effectively support students with dyslexia.The conversation between Gabrielle and Lisa covers various challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia, including behavioral issues and struggles with math word problems. They emphasize the importance of self-advocacy and accommodations, debunking the misconception that individuals with dyslexia are less intelligent.The discussion raises awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia and provides insights into strategies and support systems that can help them succeed academically and in life.Who is Lisa Parnello?Lisa Parnello is a dyslexia expert with over 15 years of experience, including public and private schools, primarily focusing on students with learning differences such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. She started her career teaching general education students and discovered her heart was set on helping the children who struggled the most. She earned her M.Ed. in special education and has dedicated her life to helping the most struggling learners. She is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Therapist and a Wilson Credentialed Trainer. Lisa served as the Lower School Director of Sand Hill School at CHC in Palo Alto before expanding Parnello Education Services. She trains and guides teachers as they develop into successful special education instructors, mentors teachers, and provides instructional coaching.You can find Lisa:On her website: https://www.parnelloeducation.com/On Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/ParnelloEducationOn Facebook (group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/748473349564001/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parnelloeducation/On Twitter: https://x.com/ParnelloEdOn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@parnelloeducationOn YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ParnelloEducationOn LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-parnello/On LinkedIn (business): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parnello-education-services/"...
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