Listen Again: Dr. Jan Wasowicz

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Dr. Jan Wasowicz discussing dyslexia, developmental language disorder, and her Language Literacy Network.

The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Jan Wasowicz on Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, and the Language Literacy Network Melissa Dean and Amy Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo interview Dr. Jan Wasowicz, an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist with 40+ years of experience, inventor of Ear Aerobics, and creator of Spell Links and the SpellTalk listserv. Dr. Wasowicz explains the quadrant model distinguishing typical learners, dyslexia (word-level decoding/encoding weaknesses), developmental language disorder (spoken-language weaknesses affecting comprehension and writing), and a mixed profile, noting that about half of people with dyslexia also have DLD and discussing screening tools such as the TILS. She introduces her Language Literacy Network as an updated, research-based alternative to the Reading Rope that integrates reading and writing, morphology, pragmatics, and sight recognition as a byproduct of decoding/encoding. The conversation covers integrating phonology, orthography, and meaning, supporting spelling instruction, prosody as an outcome of underlying skills, parent reinforcement strategies, cautious use of AI for creating pattern-loaded materials…

People in this episode

Hosts: Melissa Dean, Amy Rodenroth

Guest: Dr. Jan Wasowicz

Topics covered

• Dyslexia
• Developmental Language Disorder
• Language Literacy Network
• Screening Tools
• Phonology
• Spelling Instruction

Keywords

• dyslexia
• developmental language disorder
• literacy
• screening tools
• phonology
• spelling
• AI in education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASHA, Language Literacy Network, Reading Rope, TILS

Products: Ear Aerobics, Spell Links

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