Feb 9, 2022
Today’s guest, Kate, is a
freelance content creator, Mum of a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia
and ADHD, and the co-founder of the Read3 Literacy Program (if
you’re interested in learning more about Read 3, tune into our
previous podcast with Robyn, Kate’s co-founder!).
In today’s episode, we have an
open-hearted discussion (interspersed with a few tears!) about
Kate’s journey of dealing with her son’s diagnoses.
Kate speaks candidly about the
guilt and devastation that she felt when she discovered that Elliot
had dyslexia, and how the experiences which followed motivated her
to make literacy more accessible than it currently is.
Kate shares what she wishes she
had known earlier, the interventions that have been incredibly
helpful for her and her son, and valuable advice for all parents
out there who may be going through something similar with their own
children.
In today’s episode, we cover:
- The instrumental role that parents should play
in their child’s therapy journey once they receive a
diagnosis
- What you should and shouldn’t expect from your
child’s school teachers post-diagnosis
- Why we don’t always recommend getting a formal
diagnosis from an educational psychologist
- One of Kate’s worst moments after Elliot
received his dyslexia diagnosis and how it inspired the work she
does at Read3
- Why so many of the children Speechies work with
seem to hate school
- Kate shares some of the interventions that have
made a huge difference in Elliot's life
- How Elliot’s school has supported him and Kate
with regard to his diagnoses
- The solution that Read3 provides for children
with reading and writing difficulties
- Challenges that children with a dyslexia
diagnosis, and their parents, are likely to face
- And so much more!
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Spot Family
Robyn Monaghan on LinkedIn
Read3
Read3 on Instagram
Read3 on Facebook
Read3 Early Literacy Screener
Speld Queensland
Western Australian DSF Speld
Code Red Dyslexia Network
International Dyslexia
Associations