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Exploring Dyslexia: Understanding and Supporting Students

Exploring Dyslexia: Understanding and Supporting Students

FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners


Exploring Dyslexia: Understanding and Supporting Students

FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How much do you really know about dyslexia?Join us as we explore this often-misunderstood learning disorder. Jayson and Penny dive into the importance of evaluation, therapy, and the crucial support needed for teachers and students facing dyslexia. Tune in to learn more!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify the ties between dyslexia and mental healthLearners will identify what dyslexia is and the common misconceptions.Learners will identify effective teaching strategies for supporting students with dyslexia in the classroom. Earn Continuing EducationMembers of the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative can earn 1 hour of professional development by listening to this episode and taking the quiz inside the community.  OTS Collab members, click here to log in and take your quizNot a member? Sign up here to start earning CEUs. Timestamps[00:07:16] Understanding Dysgraphia and Dyslexia with Penny Stack.[00:10:32] Podcast Creator Chooses Talking Over Writing[00:13:31] Dyslexia: More than Just Poor Grades[00:16:47] Experts discuss diagnosing dyslexia: professionals and tests[00:23:35] Choosing Assessments for Visual Processing Skills[00:36:06] Dyslexia hint[00:38:37] Children's Perspectives Often Overlooked in Education[00:43:59] Teachers crave OTP support; students may mask dyslexia[00:52:02] The Hidden Impacts of Dyslexia Beyond Reading[00:57:29] Creating a Supportive Community for Dyslexia[00:58:26] Wrap-Up of OT Schoolhouse Episode 125View the full show notes at otschoolhouse.com/episode125Looking for more sensory and movement support? Visit Harlkla.com/otschoolhouseA big thank you to Harkla for sponsoring the OT Schoolhouse Podcast. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to create a sensory-friendly environment and provide targeted support to your students with Harkla. Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!
Released:
May 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from the OT School House Website dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests to explore new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal!