S5E4: Navigating Dyslexia: From Personal Impact to Professional Support with Dr. Todd Cunningham
About this episode
Dr. Todd Cunningham discusses dyslexia from personal and professional perspectives, offering insights and advice for supporting learners.
In this episode of Reading Road Trip, Kate welcomes Dr. Todd Cunningham for a thoughtful conversation about dyslexia from both a professional and personal perspective. Todd shares his own experiences growing up with dyslexia before discussing what research tells us about dyslexia today, including early identification, intervention, common misconceptions, accommodations, and the importance of evidence-based instruction. They explore the impact dyslexia can have on students' academic self-concept, mental health, and family life, while offering practical advice for parents and educators who want to better support learners with dyslexia. Our work at IDA Ontario, which is a registered charity, depends on the generosity of people like you. If you find the podcast helpful, please consider supporting our organization. Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Corn Chief by Karen Whetung, with photography by Lindsay Delaronde Bright Lights Psychology Clinic Dr. Cunningham's clinic, providing psychoeducational assessments, intervention, and mental health support for children and youth. Learn Different Professional learning organization founded by Dr. Cunningham that provides educator…
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