Ep. 11 - Navigating Reading Challenges: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing Warning Signs and Seeking Support // Sydney Baumann

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Join us for a dive deep into the world of literacy with our special guest, Sydney Bauman, an experienced reading specialist with a passion for empowering parents and educators alike. Together, we’ll debunk myths, provide actionable advice, and empower you to become a confident advocate for your child's literacy success. From early warning signs to understanding when and how to seek support, we’ll uncover invaluable insights and practical strategies to help parents navigate any reading challenges their child may encounter along the way. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about literacy, this episode is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss!

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SHOW NOTES

Early intervention and individualized approaches are crucial for children struggling with literacy. Parents can play a significant role in helping their children develop fluency in reading.

• 00:00 80% of children not reading at a fourth grade level will never read at grade level. Reading specialist Sydney Baumann discusses the importance of Orton Gillingham intervention for dyslexia and the key components of effective reading curriculum.

• 08:32 Fluency in reading involves more than just speed and accuracy, it also requires vocabulary and comprehension, and parents can help by incorporating complex words and reading aloud to children.

• 14:26 Early intervention is crucial for children struggling with literacy, and monitoring reading ability is important for parents.

• 22:33 Early intervention in reading is crucial as studies show that children not reading at grade level by fourth grade are at risk of declining academic performance, with a shift in focus from learning to read to reading to learn in third grade causing a change in teaching, leading to a high percentage of fourth graders reading below grade level in the United States, and negative experiences with the education system.

• 28:44 Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and speech apraxia are interconnected brain disorders affecting reading and speech, with dyslexia being the most common and vision therapy and occupational therapy being important for treatment.

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• 40:49 A reading specialist can provide targeted support to help struggling individuals achieve success, emphasizing the importance of setting children up for success in reading and the need for individualized approaches in education.

• 50:24 Sydney Baumann offers interventions and testing for kids, with contact information available here.

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