A conversation with Parents and Practitioners The purpose of this show is to provide support and encouragement to families as they navigate a dyslexia diagnosis. We can offer concrete and actionable advice to families. As professionals we understand the science of reading, but we are also both moms who are navigating the system ourselves. No two people with dyslexia are the same and no two families' journeys are going to be the same.
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The Flame tells the story of two women: Jamie (Ellie Brigida), an LGBTQ bar owner, and Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown), the woman selling the building the bar inhabits, and the inevitable sparks that end up flying between them! With the help of her best friend, Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster), and bar regular Jo (Jenn Colella), can the residents of The Flame keep the bar alive? Or can Sam’s friend Mel (Valerie Rose Lohman) help her work through her complicated feelings about her father’s death and th ...
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Episode 38-What we do with our own kids over the summer.
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34:35In this episode we discuss what we do with our own kids over the summer. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliat…
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In this episode we discuss the importance of progress monitoring. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links…
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In this episode we discuss error correction. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos https://cast…
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Episode 35-Why and when do we teach grammar?
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33:48In this episode we discuss why and when do we teach grammar with students. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affili…
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Episode 34-FAQ parents ask about the assessment.
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40:28In this episode we discuss the FAQs parents ask us about the assessment. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliat…
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Episode 33-How to read a dyslexia assessment.
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32:28In this episode we discuss how to read a dyslexia assessment. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Ca…
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In this episode we discuss how do we test for dyslexia? Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos h…
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In this episode we discuss morphology. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos https://castos.com…
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Episode 30- Phonological Awareness vs Phonics
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32:01In this episode we explain what is the difference about phonological awareness vs phonics. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. maggie@dacbeyond…
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Episode 29 - Ages and Stages- Picking appropriate books
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35:53In this episode we explain how to pick an apporpriate book based on your child's age. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. maggie@dacbeyondwords…
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In this episode we explain what is a syllable and the differant syllable types. We discuss why knowing these syllable types are important. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questi…
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In this episode we talk abour vocabulary and why it is important in literacy. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Aff…
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In this episode we explain what is 3 cueing. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos https://cast…
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In this episode we talk about the importance of spelling or encoding. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate L…
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In this episode we welcome Joe de Lorimier and Paul Heinemann, the co-founders of Decodable Reads. We discuss what decodable books are and how we use them as interventionists. Check out their website at decodablereads.com Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionist…
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DAC episode 23- A structured literacy lesson
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32:39In this episode we discuss what the components that are in a structured literacy lesson. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. maggie@dacbeyondwo…
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DAC episode 22- What is multisensory instruction?
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32:36In this episode we discuss what is multisensory instruction. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Cas…
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In this episode we discuss the importance of screening assessments. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Lin…
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Episode 20 -The importance of writing instruction
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35:05In this episode we discuss all different ways to read with your child at home. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Af…
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Episode 19 - What should all students know before going to college.
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35:32In this episode we discuss all different ways to read with your child at home. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Af…
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In this episode we discuss all different ways to read with your child at home. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Af…
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Episode 17-How to read with your child at home.
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33:38In this episode we discuss all different ways to read with your child at home. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Af…
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Episode 16-Common questions we get from parents.
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34:29In this episode we discuss the common questions we get from parents. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Li…
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In this episode we discuss all the things we are grateful for related to our work. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected]…
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In this episode we discuss what is junk science. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos https://…
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Episode 13-What is the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP?
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34:18In this episode we discuss what is a 504 plan and what is an IEP. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links…
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Episode 12-What is structured literacy and the definition of the words associated with structured literacy.
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32:15In this episode we discuss What is structured literacy and the definition of the words associated with structured literacy. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas fo…
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Episode 11-How do we teach students to advocate for themselves
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32:47In this episode we discuss how we can teach our children to advocate for themselves. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. maggie@dacbeyondwords.…
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In this episode we discuss what is advocacy. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos https://cast…
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Episode 9 Siblings of students with disabilities
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34:07In this episode we discuss siblings of studdents with disabilities. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Lin…
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Episode 8 Language disorders/Language developmental delays
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33:06In this episode we discuss language disorders/Language developmental delays. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affi…
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In this episode we discuss dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos ht…
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In this episode we discuss co-diagnosis ADHD part 2. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos http…
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In this episode we discuss co-diagnosis ADHD part 1. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos http…
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This episode is how to talk about dyslexia with school staff. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Ca…
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Episode 2 Discussing Dyslexia with our Kids
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32:09In this episode we talk about how and when to explain dyslexia to our kids. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affil…
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In this episode we discuss the difference between an accommodation and a modification. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. maggie@dacbeyondword…
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This episode is to introduce the podcast and the hosts. Welcome to the DAC Dyslexia and Coffee podcast! We are so happy you could join us. We are both moms and dyslexia interventionists who want to talk about our students and children. Please email Maggie with questions or ideas for podcast ideas. [email protected] Affiliate Links: Castos h…
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Journey to the Heart - A New Musical Preview
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3:28Support Journey to the Heart Here: bit.ly/supportjourneytotheheart In a world where everyone shares a tattoo with their soulmate, you'd think falling in love would be easy. Journey to the Heart follows three best friends as they go on an adventure of a lifetime. Albina, Babette, and Charlie are displeased with their soulmate tattoo, or lack of one,…
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Previously on the Flame: Rachel (Chilina Kennedy) wants Jamie back and she'll stop at nothing to get what she wants. Harold (Jesse Nowack) brings Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) to dinner to negotiate the contract and make sure she sees Jamie (Ellie Brigida) on a "date" with Rachel. Sounds like a disaster in the making! And Mel (Valerie Rose Lohman) and J…
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Previously on the Flame: Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Jamie (Ellie Brigida) go on the world's cutest ice cream date and Jamie gets some digits! But things get tense when Harold (Jesse Nowack) shows up to check on "his" property and he won't let a little sapphic romance get in the way of his steal of the century. And Rachel (Chilina Kennedy), shows …
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Previously on the Flame: Jamie (Ellie Brigida) and Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) got all cute on us in the jail cell and finally kissed! Jo (Jenn Collela), Mel (Valerie Rose Lohman) and Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster) bond over a "Car Ride From Hell" on the way to pick up Sam and Jamie. This week on the Flame, Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Jamie (Ellie Bri…
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Previously on the Flame: Jamie (Ellie Brigida) and Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) confront each other, get arrested and put in the same jail cell. This week on the Flame, Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Jamie (Ellie Brigida) spend some quality time together discussing astrology, daddy issues and getting cozy. And talk about a tight fit! Jo (Jenn Collela), M…
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Previously on the Flame: Jo (Jenn Colella) and the patrons of the Flame are ready to fight! This week on the Flame, Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Mel (Valerie Rose Lohman) are heading to the bar to offer to sell the bar to Jamie so that the Patrons of the Flame don't have to leave their space, but she's greeted by Jamie (Ellie Brigida), Jo (Jenn Col…
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Previously on the Flame: Mel and Jo reconnect and Sam starts to deal with some Daddy Issues This week on the Flame, Jamie (Ellie Brigida) is having one of her famous dumpster cries and double fisting Slurpees, Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster) cheers her up with a song "You've Got Me" and Jo (Jenn Collela) is rallying the patrons of the Flame to fight!…
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Previously on the Flame: Jamie and the Patrons of the Flame are getting evicted! This week, everyone is freaking out! Jamie (Ellie Brigida) is having a full on melt down in the back office and that Goop is not looking too good the second time around, Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster) is doing everything she can to take care of her best friend and Sam (…
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Jamie (Ellie Brigida), the owner of the Flame, everyone's favorite LGBTQ bar, is having a rough day. It's the anniversary of when her proposal was rejected by her ex-girlfriend Rachel (Chilina Kennedy) and all she wants to do is marathon Buffy Season Six. But her best friend Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster) and the patrons of the Flame are always ther…
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Welcome to The Flame, premiering in June 2021! We wanted to give you all a sneak peek of what's coming your way here at the Flame. Here's a preview of Maybe Today, sung by Jamie (Ellie Brigida), our hopelessly romantic protagonist. With the support of over 300 Pinkstart backers, we were able to pay for the entire production of this song including l…
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