Dyslexia Uncovered

Nov 09 2024 23 ep. 41 mins 3
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Embark on a journey through the layers of dyslexia with "Dyslexia Uncovered," a podcast that delves into the historical roots, scientific insights, and personal realities surrounding dyslexia. Join Tim Odegard, your guide through this exploration, as we unravel the complexities of dyslexia, challenge preconceptions, and dispel common misconceptions.

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The Gift of Dyslexia: An AI-Powered Conversation

Nov 09 2024 19 mins  
This episode takes a unique approach to understanding dyslexia by using AI-generated voices driven by Google’s Gemini language model to unpack Tim’s recent review article, The Gift of Dyslexia: What is the Harm in it? Through an engaging, AI-generated conversation using NotebookLM, we explore the complexities of the “gift” narrative, the neurodiversity movement, and how fra

An Answer to a Question

Oct 21 2024 12 mins  
In this special Dyslexia Awareness Month episode, Tim answers a thoughtful question from high school students about what it was like to grow up with dyslexia. Sharing personal stories from his teenage years, Tim reflects on the limitations that come with dyslexia and coming to understand them on his terms, the power of self-expression through art and music, and the journey of survi

Stories of Dyslexia - Rules of Engagement

Oct 14 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of Dyslexia Uncovered, Tim shares a deeply personal story from his childhood. Titled "Rules of Engagement," this story of dyslexia explores the assumptions, challenges, and silent struggles many face as they navigate early experiences with testing and schooling without being told or fully understanding what is happening around them. From the confusion of IQ tests to

In Conversation with Josh Clark: Creating Space for Shared Purpose

Oct 07 2024 60 mins  
In this special Dyslexia Awareness Month episode, we sit down with Josh Clark to talk about his lifelong commitment to promoting neurodiversity and the science of reading. Josh shares insights from his journey as an educator, his work with global organizations like the International Dyslexia Association, and how schools can better support students with language-based learning disab

Stories of Dyslexia - Hard Lessons

Sep 30 2024 16 mins  
In this episode of Dyslexia Uncovered, Tim shares a deeply personal story from his early days of working with individuals with dyslexia. Through his experiences with a young student named Jenny and her mother, he explores the complexities of intervention, the unexpected challenges that arise, and the profound impact of learning alongside those he seeks to help. "Hard Lessons" is a

Stories of Dyslexia: No Mistakes

Sep 14 2024 9 mins  
In this heartfelt episode of 'Dyslexia Uncovered,' Tim shares a recent experience with two young girls who, like him, have dyslexia. Through an art project using liquid paint, they explore the concept that "there are no mistakes." As they paint, Tim reflects on the powerful lessons learned from this simple yet profound activity, where the girls express their realities in a way that

Big Sky Conversations - Julie Washington

Sep 02 2024 49 mins  
For our final Big Sky conversation, we sit down with Dr. Julie Washington from UC Irvine to explore how language, dialect, and poverty intersect in literacy. Dr. Washington brings her wealth of experience as a speech-language pathologist to discuss the unique challenges of identifying reading disabilities in African American children, dialect's role in learning, and how systemic bi

Big Sky Conversations - Julie Wolter

Aug 18 2024 56 mins  
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, th

Big Sky Conversations - Tiffany Hogan

Aug 05 2024 70 mins  
In this episode of Dyslexia Uncovered, we get to hear the first of our Big Sky Conversations. Dr. Tiffany Hogan from the MGH Institute 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 – such as dyslexia and DLD, th

From Teacher to Advocate: In Conversation with Margaret Goldberg

Jul 22 2024 71 mins  
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Margaret Goldberg, a dedicated literacy coach in a large urban district in California and co-founder of The Right to Read Project. Margaret has an extensive background in education, having served as a classroom teacher, curriculum developer, district early literacy lead, site-based literacy coach, and reading interventionist.