Reading Out Loud

Voices of Dyslexia

In this podcast episode, Dr. Laura Cassidy discusses the benefits of reading out loud in the development of reading skills, particularly for dyslexic children. Dr. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding from parents and teachers, as well as the need for engaging and appropriate reading materials. The conversation covers the components of reading fluency, including accuracy, speed, and intonation, and offers practical strategies for supporting dyslexic readers through interactive reading experiences and the use of technology.

👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️

• Reading out loud is essential for reading acquisition.
• Dyslexic children may struggle with familiar words.
• Patience is key when listening to a dyslexic reader.
• Reading fluency is crucial for comprehension.
• Engaging books can motivate children to read.
• Vocabulary development is vital for reading success.
• Technology can aid dyslexic students in reading.
• Reading aloud should be a daily practice.
• Feedback during reading helps improve skills.
• Creating a fun reading environment encourages participation.

Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️ https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing

🙋🏼‍♀️Have a question about dyslexia? Leave it in the comments and we’ll answer it in our upcoming video!

💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND

→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN

→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia

→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6

→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/

→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/

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Dyslexia Testing: https://www.dyslexia1n5.com/dyslexia-testing

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⏰Timestamps⏰

0-0:57 Intro

0:57-3:47 Understanding the Challenges

3:47-13:42 The Role of Fluency

13:42-19:14 Accuracy, Speed & Expression

19:14-25:07 Practical Strategies

25:07- Closing

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