The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor

If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, dyslexia specialist, and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia (in plain English) to help you turn I can't into I can.Follow our weekly episodes and share them with others! Contact TheLiteracyKeys.com for a dyslexia tutor.

The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor is a kids podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #39

  Dyslexia Awareness Month: Scared of the D-Word? Ditch the Red Pen + Reclaim Confidence

  Oct 1, 202621 minS2

  Watching your child stare at a worksheet covered in red ink is exhausting, but this is Dyslexia Awareness Month and we are flipping the script on those correction marks for good. You’ll walk away from this episode with the exact, low-stress script you need to talk to your child about reading struggles without tears or panic. For too long, the color red has meant one thing on your child's schoolwork: wrong, wrong, wrong. But staying silent about "the D-word" to protect them actually backfires. It leaves kids to fill in the blanks alone, where they usually assume the struggle means they aren't smart. They might even think they're stupid! The truth is, dyslexia is simply a difference, not a measure of intelligence. In this episode, host Tracy Young (ALTA-certified Orton-Gillingham Tutor and mom to a dyslexic daughter) shows you how to trade red pen drama for bold confidence. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: The exact reason why avoiding the word "dyslexia" backfires at home (and the simple 1-word shift that lowers your child’s anxiety). A low-pressure formula for having "the conversation" in settings where your child feels safe to open up. How to leverage October's global Go Red movement to turn past school struggles into a source of pride. Simple role-play scripts that teach your child how to advocate. Resources: Ready to give your struggling reader individualized, structured support that builds lasting confidence? Visit https://theliteracykeys.com/custom-shop/ to explore our personalized tutoring options today! If this episode brought you some peace of mind, please hit follow, leave a 5-star rating, and share it with another parent who needs some encouragement this week! Find Us: Instagram: @theliteracykeys Facebook: theliteracykeys YouTube: @theliteracykeys Website: TheLiteracyKeys.com Mentioned in the episode ⁠I'm Not Stupid video⁠ ⁠Go Red for Dyslexia⁠ Chapters 00:00 Flipping the script 00:58 What red means 03:59 Why not saying dyslexia hurts kids 11:37 Dyslexia Go Red 15:39 Empowering your child Transcript

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  Episode #38

  Neurodivergent ADHD Learner: From Parental Burnout to Building Your Child’s Dream Support Team

  Sep 24, 202629 minS2

  If you're raising a neurodivergent adhd learner who struggles with reading, math, or school stress, you don't have to carry the load alone. Discover how to trade overwhelming burnout for a calm, structured plan to build your child’s ultimate support team. When learning differences like dyscalculia or dyslexia overlap with neurodivergent adhd, standard classroom approaches often fall short. Trying to manage school friction, homework battles, and accommodations single-handedly leaves both you and your child exhausted. In this episode, guest Lisa Richer joins host Tracy Young to share how trusting your intuition changes the entire trajectory. We discuss moving away from isolated battles so you can advocate with clarity and confidence. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: Spot early "yellow flags" in math and reading that traditional school evaluations often miss Select the exact specialists for your child Turn tense IEP meetings into collaborative partnerships Recognize parental burnout signs Ready to get tailored support for your neurodivergent adhd kid? Schedule a consultation at The Literacy Keys and explore advocacy resources at Journey 2 Bloom . If this episode gave you hope, please follow the podcast and pass it along to another parent who needs support today! Find Us Instagram: @theliteracykeys Facebook: theliteracykeys YouTube: @theliteracykeys Website: TheLiteracyKeys.com

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  Episode #37

  Dyslexia Screener Flagged Your Kid? Think of it as an eye chart. (+ 5 questions to ask)

  Sep 17, 202623 minS2

  If you just received an At-Risk Letter, discover what to do with that information. Do you know which specific skill the dyslexia screener actually flagged? Most parents never find out, and that answer changes everything about what you do next. This episode will help you reframe a dyslexia screener as the eye chart, not the glasses. By the end of this episode you'll be able to understand an at-risk letter for what it really says, and walk into the school with five questions that get you real answers. More than half of US states now require schools to screen young children for reading risk, which is why these letters are suddenly being sent to parents. In Georgia, every student from kindergarten through third grade is screened three times a year, and the school has fifteen school days to notify you in writing. I'm Tracy Young, an ALTA certified Orton-Gillingham tutor and mom to a dyslexic daughter. A screening takes five to twenty minutes and samples a few narrow skills. It's like the nurse at the pediatrician’s office saying your child should probably see an eye doctor. She didn't prescribe glasses. Discover how to: 1.Tell the difference between a dyslexia screener and a full evaluation 2.Read the subscores and know which flag deserves a closer look 3.Send one email with five questions that starts a key paper trail 4.Spot the quieter signs in an older child who never got a letter at all If you know another parent who received an at-risk letter about a dyslexia screener, please share this episode with them, tap follow, and leave a quick rating. Cheers, Tracy Young Orton Gillingham Tutor Find The Literacy Keys Instagram: @theliteracykeys Facebook: theliteracykeys YouTube: @theliteracykeys Website: TheLiteracyKeys.com Chapters 00:00 Understanding the at-risk letter 04:15 Dyslexia Screeners: what they measure 08:33 Three things to know 12:10 Five questions to ask the school 19:47 Final thoughts transcript

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  Episode #36

  Early Signs of Dyslexia in Toddlers: What Parents Need To Watch For

  Sep 10, 202631 minS2

  Picture your four-year-old standing on the front porch in a backpack that hangs down past their knees. Everybody is smiling for the first-day-of-preschool photo. Not one person in that picture is thinking about the early signs of dyslexia. After this episode, you'll know what to watch for in a two year old toddler, in a four year old preschooler, and for a six year old child. Plus discover one easy thing to do that takes five minutes a day. Brain differences linked to reading show up in babies who are still in diapers, years before anyone hands a child a book. Meanwhile, the average child in this country isn't identified until after the third grade. The windows are in the wrong order, and that gap is where families lose years they never needed to lose. I missed every one of these signs in my own daughter, which is exactly why I'm walking you through the early signs of dyslexia. Learn to: 1. Recognize the early signs of dyslexia by age 2. Read your family tree like a detective 3. Explain what at risk actually means 4. Use the five-minute-a-day activity that predicts reading success 5. Ask your child's school the specific question about reading instruction If you know another parent of a struggling reader who's been told to wait and see, please share this episode with them. Tap follow so next week's episode finds you, and leave a quick rating. If you're seeing a cluster of these early signs of dyslexia in your child and you want a second set of eyes on it, book a free 15-minute consultation at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/ No pressure and no pitch, just a clear next step. Cheers, Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor The Literacy Keys Find The Literacy Keys Instagram: @theliteracykeys Facebook: theliteracykeys YouTube: @theliteracykeys Website: TheLiteracyKeys.com Resource mentioned: Yu X, Ferradal S, Dunstan J, et al. "Patterns of Neural Functional Connectivity in Infants at Familial Risk of Developmental Dyslexia." JAMA Network Open, 2022: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797787

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  Episode #35

  Dyscalculia Symptoms: 9 Signs Parents Miss (+ 5 Books That Will Help You Understand What Is Dyscalculia)

  Sep 3, 202633 minS2

  Picture your child at the table, counting a small handful of coins for the third time while telling time on the clock is a total mystery. You’re concerned but aren’t sure why. Let me share that dyscalculia symptoms rarely announce themselves in one dramatic moment. By the end of this episode, you'll know nine signs to look for; understand what is dyscalculia in plain language and discover five books that will make your journey feel a lot less lonely. A while back, a family asked if I could help their dyslexic son with math. I said yes, and then went straight down the research rabbit hole. Dyslexia and dyscalculia travel together far more often than parents are told. Roughly 30% of kids who have dyslexia will also have dyscalculia. That doesn’t mean that you need to have dyslexia to have dyscalculia. Here's what this episode hands you: Recognize the nine dyscalculia symptoms parents and teachers miss: from telling time on an analog clock, to retrieving basic math facts. This will help you explain: “what is dyscalculia?” to your child's teacher, without any clinical jargon. Then discover 5 must-have books on the subject. If your child is fighting reading or math and you are not sure where the foundation cracked, book a free 15-minute consultation at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/ No pressure and no pitch, just a clear next step. Lastly, if you know another confused parent, please share this episode with them, follow the show so next week's episode finds you, and leave a quick rating. Cheers, Tracy Young Orton Gillingham Tutor Find The Literacy Keys Instagram: @theliteracykeys Facebook: theliteracykeys YouTube: @theliteracykeys Website: TheLiteracyKeys.com Key Points (00:00) What is dyscalculia? (06:42) Recognizing signs of dyscalculia (13:07) Dyscalculia challenges (15:39) Recommended books on dyscalculia

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