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Ep. 45 How to Support Your Child at Home When They Receive OG Interventions w/ Candi Seller (F/OGA)
The hesitation to certify that a child is "dyslexic" extends beyond the desire to avoid a term that may hurt children. Many schools across the country have long refused to use the term, allowing many to avoid providing special education services mandated by federal law. According to scores of interviews with parents, students, researchers, attorneys, and instructors around the country, many public schools fail to recognize kids with dyslexia and ignore their needs.
Candi Sellers, a teacher, parent and academic language therapist, and an Orton-Gillingham Fellow, shares about her profession and how she teaches her own child at home. She is highly invested in her children’s education and has a personal understanding of the challenges that parents of dyslexic children face. She also delves into what parents should look for in a practitioner and the importance of finding the right practitioner to work with. She also emphasizes that parents should look for someone who has specialized training in dyslexia and who takes a holistic approach to treatment.
Candi also stated how she individualizes therapy plans for each family as dyslexia is a complex condition that affects children in different ways, so it's important to tailor the treatment approach to each child's specific needs.
Discover valuable insights from dyslexia expert Candi Sellers - tune in now!
Highlights and Resources:
- About Candi Sellers - Orton-Gillingham Approach
- What should parents look for in a practitioner, and what are the qualifications a practitioner should possess?
- Candi’s recommendation on how parents should handle their dyslexic child’s learning process
- How does Candi individualizes the plans for each families
- What is a holistic approach and why is that appropriate?
- Importance of honesty, open, and constant communication.
About Candi Sellers
Candi Sellers is a wife, teacher, academic language therapist, Orton-Gillingham Accredited Training Fellow, homeschool parent of a neurodivergent learner, and advocate for students of all ages. She is a certified academic language therapist and qualified instructor with ALTA, which is the Academic Language Therapy Association, also a structured literacy Dyslexia specialist with Siri. She is a certified teacher and has experience in public school, independent schools and in home school settings.
Connect with Candi Sellers:
- Website|www.theinstructionhub.com
- Instagram| @theinstructionhub
- Facebook| www.facebook.com/theinstructionhub
- Pinterest | www.pinterest.ph/theinstructionhub
- Youtube | @theinstructionhub
Get in Touch
Book a Holistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative!
Click here to book the strategy session www.calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession
Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcast
Twitter | @think_dyslexia
LinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren
Website | www.dyslexiamombosspodcast.com
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Ep. 46 Neurodiversity in Various African Countries with Jeannette Roberes
The alarming shortage of speech-language pathologists in Africa is mainly related to the limited availability of educational programs in speech-language pathology. There is limited research on neurodiversity in various African countries, and cultural attitudes towards neurodivergent individuals vary widely. However, there are some initiatives and organizations that are working towards greater acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity.
Jeannette Roberes, a speech pathologist and software engineer, shares what she does and she explains why she is relevant to the Dyslexia Mom Boss podcast. Jeannette also discusses what neurodiversity looks like in some African countries as cultural attitudes and practices towards neurodivergent individuals vary widely and what is available accommodations for neurodivergent individuals. She also shares what clinicians in the places she visited look like to diagnose their patients with speech and language problems.
Let's work together towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals. Listen now !
Highlights and Resources:
- Who is Jeanette and why is she relevant to the Dyslexia Mom Boss podcast?
- What does Neurodiversity look like in some African countries and what are the accommodations that they have available for neurodivergent people to find success ?
- What does it look like for the clinicians to diagnose in places she has visited?
- How do they deliver their book about Dyslexia in the hands of the right people?
- What is a holistic approach and why is that appropriate?
About Jeannette Roberes
Jeannette Roberes, M.Ed. has worked as a speech and language pathologist, software engineer and educator. She empowers those with special abilities to pursue employment in the tech industry. Jeannette’s love for technology is documented in her book Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter in Tech. Currently she works within the intersection of technology, accessibility and social justice.
Connect with Jeannette:
- Website|www.bearlyarticulating.com
- Instagram| @bearly_articulating
- Facebook| www.facebook.com/bearlyarticulating
- Linked In | www.linkedin.com/company/bearly-articulating
- Twitter | @bearlyartic
Get in Touch
Book a Holistic Strategy Session with Dr. Lauren - Let us talk about where you are, what you need, and how we can get you there. Together we can change the narrative!
Click here to book the strategy session www.calendly.com/thinkdyslexia/strategysession
Instagram | @thedrlauren and @dyslexiamombosspodcast
Twitter | @think_dyslexia
LinkTree | linktr.ee/thedrlauren
Website | www.dyslexiamombosspodcast.com
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