Dyslexia Uncovered

In this episode of Dyslexia Uncovered, we get to hear the next Big Sky Conversation. Dr. Julie Wolter, Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Gonzaga University, shares her expertise in linking oral and written language development in children, particularly those with developmental language disorder (DLD) and dyslexia. The discussion spans the challenges of labeling disorders, the translation of research into practice, and how implementation science can bridge the gap between research and practice. The episode also highlights the importance of addressing systemic barriers, and if you listen to the end, you can hear some behind-the-scenes shenanigans.

Julie Wolter, PhD, CCC-SLP, is the Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Gonzaga University and an internationally recognized expert in language-literacy development. With nearly 25 years of experience in both academic and clinical settings, Dr. Wolter has served in leadership roles at the University of Montana and Utah State University. Her research focuses on the assessment and intervention of developmental language disorder (DLD) and dyslexia in young children, and she is currently leading a National Institutes of Health-funded study in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital and the Royal Holloway University of London. Dr. Wolter is deeply committed to enhancing education and clinical training for health professionals, particularly in underserved communities, and has secured significant funding to support students in rural and American Indian tribal areas.

Theme Song
Sound of Home, composed and performed by Jens Koch. Recorded live at Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. All rights to the recording and song are reserved by Jens Koch. Find him on Spotify.