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Episode 9: Decoding the Struggle: Supporting and Unlocking the Potential of Kids with Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Language-based learning disabilities can make school a daily struggle but with the right support, children can thrive. In this episode, I sit down with Ilana Ruskay-Kidd and Rebecca Ritter, founders of the Shefa School, to explore how to identify these challenges early and what truly works in supporting kids with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. We discuss the power of specialized instruction, fostering confidence, and how parents and educators can create environments where every child can succeed.
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Plus, I’m joined by my daughter Rosie, who has a diagnosis of dyslexia, to share her own insights on what helped her overcome challenges and grow into a confident learner. Her firsthand experience offers an inspiring perspective for families navigating similar journeys.
Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with expert guidance, real life experiences from a student with a language based learning disability, actionable strategies, and a hopeful vision for all learners.
Shownotes: understood.org Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz The Shefa School website: https://www.shefaschool.org/ Instagram accounts: @theshefaschool @theshefacenter
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