The Dyslexia Duo Podcast
by Aimee Rodenroth / Melissa Dean
The Dyslexia Duo is on a mission to share true and accurate information about dyslexia. Experts in dyslexia share their latest research and approaches, advocates inform parents how best to support their child, and scholars present ideas for supporting adolescents and adults. Come join us!
Episodes
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 91 - Dr. Kelly Cartwright
The Dyslexia Duo: Executive Function and Dyslexia - Putting Thinking on the Table with Dr. Kelly Cartwright Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo interview Dr. Kelly Cartwright (UNC Charlotte) about how executive functions—working memory, inhibition, and cognitive…
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 90 - Dr. Maria Murray of The Reading League
The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Maria Murray on The Reading League, the Science of Reading, and Dyslexia as an Equity Issue On the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview Dr. Maria Murray, founder and CEO of The Reading League, about its origins in 2015 and its growth to 46...
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Listen Again: Dr. Brennan Chandler
The Dyslexia Duo: Bridging Research and Practice in Dyslexia - Intensive Intervention, Spelling, and Data-Based Individualization (with Dr. Brennan Chandler) Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo interview Dr. Brennan Chandler, assistant professor of dyslexia at Georgia State...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 89 - Dr. Elizabeth Norton
The Dyslexia Duo: Early Identification, RAN, and Mental Health - Dr. Elizabeth Norton on the Science and Policy of Dyslexia The Dyslexia Duo hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview Dr. Elizabeth Norton, a Northwestern University associate professor who studies reading development,...
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Listen Again: Dr. Jan Wasowicz
The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Jan Wasowicz on Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, and the Language Literacy Network Melissa Dean and Amy Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo interview Dr. Jan Wasowicz, an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist with 40+ years of experience,...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 88 - Dr. Pam Kastner
The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Pam Kastner on Structured Literacy, the Instructional Hierarchy, and the Role of Syntax in Reading Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo interview Dr. Pam Kastner, a longtime educator and former Pennsylvania state literacy lead, about her career and why she...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 87 - Deirdre O'Toole, Missy Purcell, & Elise Lovejoy
The Dyslexia Duo: Inside Ireland’s Right to Read Conference: Building a Global Movement for Dyslexia and Literacy The Dyslexia Duo hosts, Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth, interview Deirdre “Dee” O’Toole, chairperson of Right to Read Ireland and organizer of Ireland’s inaugural Right to Read...
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ALTA 2026: ALTA Closing
The duo bid adieu to the ALTA 2026 conference
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ALTA 2026: Jasmin Dean
The duo have a lively discussion with the founder of Celebrate Dyslexia, Jasmin Dean.
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ALTA 2026: Sally Gerstner
The duo discuss best practices for therapists in private practice with Sally Gerstner
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ALTA 2026: Vonda McFarling - Multisensory Math
The duo talk with Vonda McFarling about her work in Multisensory Math
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ALTA 2026: Brittney Mills - Reading Services of Arkansas
The duo discuss Reading Services of Arkansas.
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ALTA 2026: Mary Belvin - Belvin Literacy Institute
The duo talk with Mary Belvin of the Belvin Literacy Institute.
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ALTA 2026: Dr. Monica McHale-Small
The duo talk with ALTA 2026 speaker Dr. Monica McHale Small
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ALTA 2026: Michelle Qazi - Former ALTA President
The duo sit down for an exit interview of sorts with now former ALTA president Michelle Qazi.
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ALTA 2026: Laura Rich - Illuminations Marketing Director
The duo meet Laura Rich, marketing director of Illuminations and hear her moving story.
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ALTA 2026: Day 2 Sign On
The duo start their second day of podcasting at ALTA 2026.
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ALTA 2026: Rebecca Warner - pqbd.org
The duo talk with the designer of the Dyslexia International Symbol and advocate Rebecca Warner
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ALTA 2026: Karena Hayes - ALTA Board Member At Large
The duo talk with another former guest and newly elected ALTA Board member, Karena Hayes.
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ALTA 2026: Karen Avrit
The duo welcome former guest and author of the Take Flight curriculum, Karen Avrit.
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ALTA 2026: Rebecca Bush - Author of Dyslexia & Your Newly Diagnosed Child
The duo interview former guest and author of Dyslexia And Your Newly Diagnosed Child, Rebecca Bush
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ALTA 2026: Dr. Gulzar Babool - Senior Director of Shelton Outreach & Training
The duo welcome Dr. Gulzar Babool to discuss the Shelton School.
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ALTA 2026: Shivang Thakor of the Storia Kids App
The duo discuss the exciting app, Storia Kids with its founder, Shivang Thakor.
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ALTA 2026: Maria Canning - Police National Dyslexia Association - UK
The duo have an interesting conversation with Maria Canning about the formation of the Police National Dyslexia Association in the United Kingdom.
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ALTA 2026: Marianne Brantly - QIT/CALT
The duo talk with QI in training, Marianne Brantly
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ALTA 2026: Jaclyn Williams - CALT
The duo have a lively discussion with Jaclyn Williams, an ALTA attendee and CALT from Arkansas
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ALTA 2026: Niki Richardson - Tennessee Dyslexia Alliance
The duo talk with Niki Richardson about the Tennessee Dyslexia Alliance
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ALTA 2026: Leta Palmiter - Illumination Literacy Services
The duo welcome back former guest Lita Palmiter to talk about Illumination Literacy Services
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ALTA 2026: Debbie Brown - Hill Country Dyslexia Services
The duo talk with Debbie Brown of Hill Country Dyslexia Services
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ALTA 2026: Rachel Farmer - Learning Solutions
The duo talk with Rachel Farmer of Learning Solutions
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ALTA 2026: Mona Iyer - Reading Kickstart
The Duo discuss Reading Kickstart with Mohana Iyer.
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ALTA 2026: Conference Introduction
The Duo are LIVE from ALTA 2026 in glorious New Orleans. Here is the kickoff to the conference coverage.
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 86 - Dr. Mark Seidenberg
The Dyslexia Duo: Mark Seidenberg on Language, Reading Science, and Teaching Kids to Break the Code The Dyslexia Duo hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview cognitive scientist and neuroscientist Mark Seidenberg, author of Language at the Speed of Sight, about connecting reading research...
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Listen Again: Kareem Weaver
The Dyslexia Duo: Kareem Weaver on Dyslexia, Literacy Policy, and Why Every Child Needs a Champion Aimee and Melissa interview educator and nonprofit leader Kareem Weaver, founder of Fulcrum (Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate) Literacy. Kareem Weaver shares how dyslexia affected…
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 85 - Dr. Tiffany Hogan
The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Tiffany Hogan on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Dyslexia, and Language Comprehension On the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview speech-language pathologist and literacy researcher Dr. Tiffany Hogan about the relationship between...
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Listen Again: Dr. Fumiko Hoeft
The Dyslexia Duo: Neuroscience of Dyslexia: Genetics, Brain Differences, Stealth Dyslexia, and Early Identification with Dr. Fumiko Hoeft Aimee and Melissa host the Dyslexia Duo podcast and interview Dr. Fumiko Hoeft, a psychiatrist and neuroscience PhD who is Campus Dean and Chief Administrative...
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Listen Again: Dr. Margie Gillis
The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Margie Gillis on Dyslexia, Structured Literacy, and Why Teacher Coaching Matters Aimee and Melissa introduce their podcast, The Dyslexia Duo, and interview Dr. Margie Gillis, founder of the Connecticut nonprofit Literacy How, which provides coaching support for teachers from...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 84 - Megan Pinchback
The Dyslexia Duo: Megan Pinchbeck on Dyslexia on Demand, CALT Training, and the Emotional Experience of Dyslexia The Dyslexia Duo (Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth) interview Megan Pinchbeck, a Certified Academic Language Therapist and founder of Dyslexia on Demand, about her path from special...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 83 - Dr. Maryanne Wolf
The Dyslexia Duo: Maryanne Wolf on the Reading Brain, Deep Reading, and Digital Wisdom Hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview developmental cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice, about how reading is an invented,...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 82 - Dr. Pete Bowers
The Dyslexia Duo: Pete Bowers on Structured Word Inquiry: Making English Spelling Make Sense for Dyslexic Learners Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo podcast interview Pete Bowers, a former grades 3–6 teacher who began using Real Spelling in 2001 and later developed work in...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 81 - Dr. Molly Ness
The Dyslexia Duo: Exploring Dyslexia with insights with Dr. Molly Ness In this episode of Dyslexia Duo, Melissa and Aimee sit down with Dr. Molly Ness, a renowned expert in reading education and dyslexia. Dr. Ness shares her extensive background as a classroom teacher and university professor,...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 80 - Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
The Dyslexia Duo: Insights from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck on Dyslexia and Effective Strategies In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a renowned literacy expert specializing in dyslexia. Dr....
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 79 - Dr. Jared Horvath
The Dyslexia Duo discuss the Digital Delusion: A Deep Dive into EdTech and Learning with Dr. Jared Horvath In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth welcome Dr. Jared Horvath, a neuroscientist and education expert, to discuss his book 'The Digital Delusion: How...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 78 - Dr. Susan Chambre & Dr. Alida Anderson
Dyslexia Duo: Debunking Dyslexia Myths with Doctors Chambre and Anderson In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Susan Chambre and Dr. Alida Anderson to discuss the prevalence of dyslexia myths and the need for better education and...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 77 - Mary Ann Coulson
Dyslexia Duo: Mary Ann Coulson's Journey Through Advocacy and Education In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Mary Ann Coulson, a mother and author who devoted her life to helping her dyslexic son, Adam. Mary Ann shares her family’s journey…
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 76 - Dr. Tracy White
The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Tracy White Weeden In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Tracy White Weeden, the former president and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center and founder of Upstream Education for All. Dr. Weeden shares her journey and…
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Listen Again: Dr. Nancy Mather
Dyslexia Duo: Insights with Dr. Nancy Mather In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Aimee Rodenroth and Melissa Dean sit down with renowned expert Dr. Nancy Mather to discuss dyslexia, its identification, and its impact on learners. Dr. Mather provides an in-depth look at the importance of...
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Listen Again: Karen Avrit
Dyslexia Duo: An Interview with Karen Avrit In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa sit down with Karen Avrit, the Director of Dyslexia Education at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. With over 30 years of experience and the author of numerous curricula, including...
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Listen Again: Dr. Maryanne Wolf
Dyslexia Duo with Dr. Maryanne Wolf In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo' podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa, accompanied by special guest Dr. Maryanne Wolf, delve deep into understanding dyslexia. They explore Dr. Wolf's extensive background in cognitive neuroscience and her pivotal work on the...
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Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 75 - Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner of The Literacy View
Empowering Dyslexia Advocates: Insights from The Dyslexia Duo and Literacy View In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa and Aimee sit down with Faith Borkowski and Judy Boksner, co-hosts of The Literacy View podcast. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the myths...
About this show
The Dyslexia Duo is on a mission to share true and accurate information about dyslexia. Experts in dyslexia share their latest research and approaches, advocates inform parents how best to support their child, and scholars present ideas for supporting adolescents and adults. Come join us!
Hosted by
Aimee Rodenroth / Melissa Dean