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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.”Hey Friends~
Have you ever thought my child’s speech is “different” and you wonder if it’s normal or possibly delayed? How do you develop your child through their issues when you aren’t sure if they are actually issues? How do you push for what you think your child might need, when you aren’t sure?
Today’s guest will share her journey of being brave to find out what was going on with her son and what she did in the presence of her school being busy and over-burdened. Her learned wisdom and guidance will su...2025-01-3133 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child DevelopmentHey Friends~
How we communicate with our kids determines how well they understand us, Communication is key! Developmentally, we know our kids are at different levels. How do we know what is good for them?
In play, we can learn where they are at. Today’s guest, a play therapist, Anastasia Arauz, defines play as when we are “Peaceful and grounded with who your soul is.” We discuss HOW to use play to build deep trust, get over communication hurdles, and address trauma. Take a step back. Don’t fix. Just listen and follow. Stay purely present without...2024-10-2428 min
Never Ever Give Up HopeDo You Worry About How Your Child Will Survive School? Or Life?Are you feeling panicked about your child's future? How will your child survive school with low literacy? Do you question: How will they survive school? Or life? Lois Letchford has stood in your shoes. Her young son, Nicholas, failed first grade. The prognosis was dire. Replacing the despair, Lois took on his teaching to find her son was not 'slow' Nicholas went from 'failing' first grade to a P.H.D. from Oxford. Lois Letchford's dyslexia came to light at the age of 39 when she faced teaching her son, Nicholas. Examining h...2024-09-2639 minNever Ever Give Up HopeDo You Worry About How Your Child Will Survive School? Or Life?Are you feeling panicked about your child's future? How will your child survive school with low literacy? Do you question: How will they survive school? Or life? Lois Letchford has stood in your shoes. Her young son, Nicholas, failed first grade. The prognosis was dire. Replacing the despair, Lois took on his teaching to find her son was not 'slow' Nicholas went from 'failing' first grade to a P.H.D. from Oxford. Lois Letchford's dyslexia came to light at the age of 39 when she faced teaching her son, Nicholas. Examining h...2024-09-2639 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning FunHey Friends~
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA says DLD “is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in kindergarten.” To add to the confusion, over the years, “DLD has also been called specific language impairment, language delay, or developmental dysphasia.” Source: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/health/voice/developmental-language-disorder.pdf
Is your child struggling in school? Not listening well? & Unable to communicate what they mean?
Today’s guest, Lo...2024-09-1329 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning FunHey Friends~
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA says DLD “is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in kindergarten.” To add to the confusion, over the years, “DLD has also been called specific language impairment, language delay, or developmental dysphasia.” Source: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/health/voice/developmental-language-disorder.pdf
Is your child struggling in school? Not listening well? & Unable to communicate what they mean?
Today’s guest, Lo...2024-09-1329 min
The Infinite Abilities Podcast#32 - Lois Letchford on Transforming Education Through PoetryNick Yerhart welcomes Lois Letchford, who shares her personal journey navigating her son's learning challenges. They discuss the profound impact of thoughts on children's education and the transformative role of poetry in learning. Lois highlights problems with negative assessments and stresses the importance of individualized teaching methods. They delve into overcoming labels, the long-term effects of childhood education and trauma, and challenging societal perceptions. Lois offers insights from her book and emphasizes fostering belief in children's infinite potential.
(0:00) Introduction and impact of thoughts on children in school
(1:10) Lois Letchford's journey with her son's learning challenges
(3:04) The transformative role of poetry...2024-09-0228 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonLois Letchford – How We LearnIn this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Lois Letchford. Lois is the author of the book, "Reversed: A Memoir," which chronicles an extraordinary journey of overcoming daunting odds, offering inspiration and hope to parents and educators navigating desperate situations. At the age of 39, while teaching her second son how to read, she stumbled upon her own "learning difference," an unexpected revelation that ignited an unwavering pursuit for answers. With sheer determination and unyielding resilience, she confronted challenges and battled self-doubt head-on, proving that no obstacle is insurmountable. Th...2024-07-0528 min
EPIC Begins With 1 Step ForwardOvercoming EPIC Learning Challenges: From Struggles To Success With Lois LetchfordDoes your child struggle to learn? You are not alone on the path toward overcoming epic learning challenges! In this episode, Lois Letchford, the author of Reversed: A Memoir, reveals how her young son, despite his obvious potential, struggled in first grade. Labeled with a low IQ, Lois’ son faced constant discouragement, but she refused to give up. We also hear from host Zander Sprague, who shares his experience overcoming learning challenges. They highlight the importance of identifying learning styles, fostering curiosity, and celebrating each child's unique brilliance. Join us as we explore their epic path to academic success....2024-06-1741 min
Bump In The RoadLois Letchford: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Child's MindHave you ever faced a challenge so daunting that it seemed insurmountable? Our latest podcast episode features an extraordinary story of a mother, Lois Letchford , who transformed her son's educational hurdles into an inspiring success. When her son Nicholas struggled with learning disabilities, Lois took matters into her own hands, proving that with creativity, dedication, and love, the impossible can become possible. Discover how Lois's innovative approach to teaching led Nicholas from being labeled with a low IQ to earning a PhD in applied mathematics from Oxford University. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of personalized learning...2024-06-1231 min
The LDA PodcastEmpowering Struggling Readers: Lois and Nicholas’ StoryLois Letchford, a reading specialist, dyslexia advocate, parent, and speaker joins us to share how her dyslexic son Nicholas went from non-reading to earning a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. Lois talks about teaching Nicholas, the importance of focusing on strengths, and more. 2024-05-1629 min
Reignite ResilienceEducation Adversity + Resiliency with Lois Letchford (part 2)Send us a textWhen Lois Letchford walks into the room, you can feel the air charge with her passion for education reform. Her story, a testament to overcoming the odds, showcases the transformative impact a creative and empathetic approach to learning can have on students who've been left behind by traditional systems. Our conversation dives deep into the emotional resilience required to turn educational turmoil into triumph, as Lois opens up about the methods she employed to reignite her son Nicholas's love for learning. Her 'box of wonders' is more than a teaching tool—it's a sy...2024-05-0223 min
Reignite ResilienceEducation Adversity + Resiliency with Lois Letchford (part 2)Send us a Text Message.When Lois Letchford walks into the room, you can feel the air charge with her passion for education reform. Her story, a testament to overcoming the odds, showcases the transformative impact a creative and empathetic approach to learning can have on students who've been left behind by traditional systems. Our conversation dives deep into the emotional resilience required to turn educational turmoil into triumph, as Lois opens up about the methods she employed to reignite her son Nicholas's love for learning. Her 'box of wonders' is more than a teaching tool—it's a...2024-05-0222 minReignite ResilienceNavigating Unique Learning Challenges + Resiliency with Lois Letchford (part 1)Send us a textWhen Lois's son faced a wall in his learning, she didn't let it block their path – she found a way around it. Their journey, steeped in resilience and innovation in education, will touch your heart and open your mind to the sheer power of individualized learning techniques. Our conversation with Lois is a deep dive into how she harnessed her mother-in-law's insights to transform her son's struggles into success, using rhyming and patterns to defy a low IQ assessment and reignite his curiosity. We also peel back the layers of my own struggle wi...2024-04-2923 minReignite ResilienceNavigating Unique Learning Challenges + Resiliency with Lois Letchford (part 1)Send us a Text Message.When Lois's son faced a wall in his learning, she didn't let it block their path – she found a way around it. Their journey, steeped in resilience and innovation in education, will touch your heart and open your mind to the sheer power of individualized learning techniques. Our conversation with Lois is a deep dive into how she harnessed her mother-in-law's insights to transform her son's struggles into success, using rhyming and patterns to defy a low IQ assessment and reignite his curiosity. We also peel back the layers of my own st...2024-04-2922 min
Pinky JEP.19: Overcoming Learning Disabilities: A Journey of SuccessIn Episode 19, join us for an uplifting chat with Lois Letchford, an author and educator. Lois Letchford shares her journey of helping her son overcome learning disabilities and achieve academic success. She emphasizes the struggles that children with learning disabilities face in traditional education systems and the importance of individualized, child-centered teaching methods. Lois highlights the value of audio books, reading culturally appropriate literature, and modeling a love for learning as ways to support children's education. She encourages parents to believe in their children's potential and to create a positive mindset around learning.TakeawaysChildren with...2024-04-0427 min
The Autism Helper PodcastEncore Episode: Essentials for Building Reading Skills with Literacy Expert Lois LetchfordLois Letchford is a reading specialist who is passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. In this episode, Lois dives into the problems with many traditional literacy approaches and the impact this can have on students. She shares some key strategies for building reading skills by building engagement and focusing on comprehension. Lois shares numerous specific examples that really help listeners visualize the strategies she shares.https://www.loisletchford.com/Episode Transcription.----------------------------------------------Our newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach is OPEN for enrollment through April 30th! Enroll here: https://s...2024-02-1951 min
Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education TeachersTeaching Beyond Labels to Create Active Learners: An Interview with Lois LetchfordToday, we have a special treat! I had the incredible opportunity to chat with another fellow presenter from the Sped Summit. Our guest today is Lois Letchford. Her story is both personal and inspiring. Lois's journey with dyslexia began at the age of 39, a journey that started when she faced the challenge of teaching her son, Nicholas. This experience was a turning point, leading her to examine her own struggles with reading and how she could overcome them. This self-reflection and determination led Lois to retrain as a literacy specialist, an endeavor that took her fr...2024-01-3126 min
Can I Just Say? with Nikki La CroceWinning The Battle With Dyslexia with Lois Letchford🎙️ In this episode, I share the mic with Lois Letchford. Lois specializes in teaching children who have struggled to learn to read. When Lois Letchford learned her son has been diagnosed with a low IQ at the end of grade one, she refused to give up on his future. Testing showed Nicholas labeled as “learning disabled.” The world of education was quick to cast him aside, so Lois began working with him one-on-one. What happened next is a journey that spans three continents, unique teaching experiments, never-ending battles with the school system, a mother’s discovery of her own learning bl...2023-12-191h 00
Persistence U with LizbethWhat This Mom Learned When Advocating for Her Son's Education Has Informed Her Work Helping Today's Students With Dyslexia and Other Literacy ChallengesLois Letchford didn't set out to be the author of Reversed: A Memoir. An educator, married to a university professor, she was uniquely qualified when a teacher told Lois that Lois's first grade son was the worst she'd had in decades of work.When she decided to home school her son, Lois tried usual methods of tutoring and got the same old (bad)results. So she listened when her mother-in-law told her to open her mind to using different ways of instruction.Connect with Lois at https://www.loisletchford.com/Today, Lois uses the lessons she learned to become a...2023-12-1332 min
Blossom Your AwesomeBlossom Your Awesome Podcast A Better Way To Learn With Lois LetchfordBlossom Your Awesome Podcast A Better Way To Learn With Lois LetchfordLois Letchford is an educator, a literacy problem solver, speaker and author. Her story instils hope in many facing daunting challenges with learning. Her book Reversed: A Memoir chronicles a remarkable journey of embracing life and triumphing over adversities, serving as a beacon of light for those in need.She helped her son learn to read when the schools had essentially failed him. Lois learned by teaching that there were other better methods for teaching literacy and that there is...2023-11-2940 min
The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil RequiredTWG S2 E6: Empowering Minds: Navigating Dyslexia and Dysgraphia with Lois LetchfordJoin us in this transformative episode as we dive deep into the world of dyslexia and dysgraphia, exploring the personal journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs experienced by those who have navigated these learning difficulties. From the very beginning, we set the stage with an insightful discussion on overcoming reading struggles with our guest expert, Lois Letchford, a renowned reading specialist who has turned her own journey with dyslexia into a beacon of hope for others.Ever wondered about the link between early childhood ear infections and language development? We've got you covered! Letchford unravels the challenges of teaching...2023-11-1727 min
Dyslexia Journey: Support Your KidContagious Enthusiasm: Teaching Dyslexic Children to Read ft. Reading Specialist Lois LetchfordSend us a textIn Part 2 of our interview with Lois Letchford, we continue learning about her journey parenting her dyslexic son Nicholas who was told that he was "the worst student ... ever seen" by one of his early teachers, but who went on to earn a Ph.D from Oxford.Here is a short bio of Lois: Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light when she faced teaching her son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapt and change lessons. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist using her non...2023-10-2825 min
Dyslexia Journey: Support Your KidHow To Excite Dyslexic Kids About Learning Ft. Lois Letchford, author of “Reversed: A Memoir”Send us a textIn Part 1 of our interview with Lois Letchford, we delve into her journey parenting her dyslexic son Nicholas who was told that he was "the worst student ... ever seen" by one of his early teachers, but who went on to earn a Ph.D from Oxford.Here is a short bio of Lois: Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light when she faced teaching her son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapt and change lessons. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist using her non-traditional bac...2023-10-2131 min
Phoenix and Flame PodcastTeaching Outside the Box: Lois Letchford's Identity SalvationWere you ever labeled "stupid" or "slow?" Do you know someone who struggled to keep up in school and was subsequently ostracized and called demeaning names? Listen to Lois Letchford's champion journey of helping her son transform from "the worst child ever" to achieving a doctorate! https://loisletchford.com2023-09-0537 min
The Edges of LeanEp 99 Continuous Improvement and Dyslexia with Lois Letchford
When you work with your employees or clients, what assumptions are you making about their reading skills? If you are like me, you might assume that almost everyone you work with reads easily, but that is likely untrue. Lois Letchford joined me at the Edges of Lean to talk about her experience as the parent of a child with dyslexia and how lean thinkers can help to create success for adults with dyslexia. Lois Letchford has written a book about her experiences called “Reversed: A Memoir.”
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Rad Mom RadioThe Power of a Mother's Belief in Her Child, with Lois LetchfordWelcome back for another episode of Rad Mom Radio!Lois Letchford is the founder of Language, Literacy, and Learning tutoring. Her book " Reversed: A Memoir" memoir serves as a beacon of hope, sharing the mission and vision of empowering individuals with dyslexia."Reversed: A Memoir" stands as a testament to triumph over adversity, offering not only inspiration and motivation but also a profound sense of hope for all who read it.You can learn more about Lois by visiting her website - www.loisletchford.com - you will find more information about her book...2023-07-2643 min
Dead AmericaLois Letchford Reversed Lois Letchford sharesher experience with the No Child Left Behind program and the importance ofengagement in education. She discusses her son's journey with dyslexia and howshe helped him overcome his struggles with reading through creative learningmethods. The interview also addresses the need for individualized teachingapproaches and the lack of awareness and understanding of dyslexia amongteachers. We emphasize the importance of engaging students in early literacyand learning and the negative impact of quick judgments about students'abilities. The interview concludes with a call to action t...2023-07-1242 min
The Autism Helper PodcastEpisode 232: Essentials for Building Reading Skills with Literacy Expert Lois LetchfordLois Letchford is a reading specialist who is passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. In this episode, Lois dives into the problems with many traditional literacy approaches and the impact this can have on students. She shares some key strategies for building reading skills by building engagement and focusing on comprehension. Lois shares numerous specific examples that really help listeners visualize the strategies she shares.https://www.loisletchford.com/----------------------------------------------Interested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Want more information a...2023-06-0545 min
Parenting AutismE101: Reviews of Books + Workshop and Bryce's Hyperacucis AppointmentThis episode is a discussion about Bryce's audiologist appointment regarding his increasing hearing sensitivity. We review several books that have been sent to us that relate to autism. We also talk about a workshop that we did as a couple with Curated Family Therapeutics. We have both recognized the importance of intentionally making time for ourselves, individually AND as a couple! This workshop gave us some tools to build upon that will help both of us remain aligned with our values and goals. This alignment will keep our marriage healthy and make us a stronger couple for pa...2023-04-151h 01
Life Of A CareerLiteracy Educator - Lois LetchfordLois Letchford is a literacy problem solver who focuses on supporting children with dyslexia. She started her career as a physical education educator but she eventually became an educator focused on solving dyslexia problems after her son was diagnosed with learning disabilities and struggled in school. From there, Lois has made it her mission to spread awareness and help other parents who have kids with literacy challenges. If you’d like to learn more about the topic or about the career field, you can find Lois at https://www.loisletchford.com/ Thanks @podpros for the intr...2023-03-3047 min
Mother's Guide Through AutismSee Your Child As a Future Rocket Scientist Lois LetchfordSend us a textLois Letchford’s autistic son Nicholas was called “the worst child ever” by his first-grade teacher. School testing suggested that he had no strength and a “low IQ.”Not accepting what the teacher and school said, Lois started teaching Nicholas at home. Although she initially failed, she eventually found learning methods that worked for her son.Nicholas graduated in the top 20% of his high school class and went on to earn his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. Listen to this episode and find out what Lois did t...2023-03-0355 min
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival PodcastHow Examining My Son's Reading Failures Brought to Light My Own DyslexiaIn this episode, Host Annette Hines speaks with Lois Letchford. Lois is an educator, writer, and public speaker. When Lois was 39 years old, while she was faced with teaching her son Nicholas how to read, she discovered she had dyslexia. She modified and changed classes as a result of reflecting on her son's reading failures. Now Lois serves as a reading specialist and tutor and helps other struggling students by utilizing her unconventional background, extensive international experience, and dedication. Lois got her teaching certifications from SUNY, NY, as well as degrees from Australia and Texas. She has...2023-02-1749 min
Overcomers OvercomingChris and Lois Letchford Episode 3 – A Very Positive Family CultureWe continue our journey to learn the positive attributes of Nicholas through his parents, Chris and Loise Letchford. Each of us has a learning style, and our learning is best advanced by learning and adapting to our and others’ learning styles. Nicholas had a negative first-grade experience when a teacher described him as having learning difficulties. Through perseverance and understanding, Chris and Lois adapted to Nicholas and inspired him to learn. He, Christ, and Lois had a transformational experience with a new environment and teachers who adapted to him. Nicholas earned his Ph.D. from Oxford University and is th...2023-02-0738 minOvercomers OvercomingChris and Lois Letchford Episode 3 – A Very Positive Family CultureWe continue our journey to learn the positive attributes of Nicholas through his parents, Chris and Loise Letchford. Each of us has a learning style, and our learning is best advanced by learning and adapting to our and others’ learning styles. Nicholas had a negative first-grade experience when a teacher described him as having learning difficulties. Through perseverance and understanding, Chris and Lois adapted to Nicholas and inspired him to learn. He, Christ, and Lois had a transformational experience with a new environment and teachers who adapted to him. Nicholas earned his Ph.D. from Oxford University and is th...2023-02-0738 min
Autism LiveHyperlexia Explained + Lois Letchford the Literacy Problem SolverHost Shannon Penrod covers Hyperlexia during the jargon of the day. After that, Shannon is joined by author, educator, speaker and literacy problem solver, Lois Letchford. Links below! #Hyperlexia #Autism #autismparents www.loisletchford.com https://amzn.to/40hFHBu https://www.autismnetwork.com/ Join the show LIVE Monday-Thursday at 10am PT! Autism Network Website Shannon Penrod's book is out now! Order from the link below! Autism Live's Link Tree Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! ...2023-02-021h 01
Deal By Me PodcastDeal By Me Podcast 129 interview with Lois LetchfordLois' story is one of overcoming the odds. It provides inspiration, motivation, and hope for others who faced desperate situations. She recognized her “learning difference” at the age of 39 when teaching her second son to read. Through determination and grit, she lived to see the fruits of her labor. A POWERFUL STORY!!Support the showThanks for listening to this podcast. Check out my website and see what is offered that can be encouraging, inspiring, and transforming for you. Please consider supporting this podcast with a recurring donation through...2023-01-1931 min
Overcomers OvercomingLois Letchford Episode 2 – Identifying and Adapting to Learning StylesLois Letchford is a model for transforming a negative into a positive. She became aware of her abilities which inspired her to learn her son’s abilities to achieve what others thought was unachievable. Learning can be very laborious when teaching and learning are “forced” onto a person without adapting to their learning style. However, learning can be fun when we learn our and others’ learning styles. Lois and her husband dedicated themselves to learning their son to help him achieve a doctorate when others thought he was incapable of learning. With the right mindset, we can turn negative portraya...2023-01-1039 minOvercomers OvercomingLois Letchford Episode 2 – Identifying and Adapting to Learning StylesLois Letchford is a model for transforming a negative into a positive. She became aware of her abilities which inspired her to learn her son’s abilities to achieve what others thought was unachievable. Learning can be very laborious when teaching and learning are “forced” onto a person without adapting to their learning style. However, learning can be fun when we learn our and others’ learning styles. Lois and her husband dedicated themselves to learning their son to help him achieve a doctorate when others thought he was incapable of learning. With the right mindset, we can turn negative portraya...2023-01-1039 min
Overcomers OvercomingLois Letchford Episode 1 – Words MatterLois Letchford is a model for transforming a negative into a positive. She became aware of her abilities which inspired her to learn her son’s abilities to achieve what others thought was unachievable—words matter. Some people believe how others characterize us, but some consider such characterizations unwarranted labels. With the right mindset, we can turn negative portrayals into positive actions. Lois did. You can learn more about Lois and Nicholas (her son) at DisruptED TV Education at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eHLdGBjVg “When Learning is Trauma” podcast https://www.loisletchford.com/when-learning-is-trauma#:~:text=This%20free%2C...2022-12-1533 minOvercomers OvercomingLois Letchford Episode 1 – Words MatterLois Letchford is a model for transforming a negative into a positive. She became aware of her abilities which inspired her to learn her son’s abilities to achieve what others thought was unachievable—words matter. Some people believe how others characterize us, but some consider such characterizations unwarranted labels. With the right mindset, we can turn negative portrayals into positive actions. Lois did. You can learn more about Lois and Nicholas (her son) at DisruptED TV Education at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eHLdGBjVg “When Learning is Trauma” podcast https://www.loisletchford.com/when-learning-is-trauma#:~:text=This%20free%2C...2022-12-1533 min
Just Another Mindset PodcastFred Gatty: Believe | Dare | Become | #047In this episode, we talk about what you believe and dare influence who you become. Life has some curveballs ready for all of us. Fred shares some personal experience today and you will hear about his perspective on luck. We talk about perseverance and some common traits of great icons. You will learn about belief systems and we discuss best practices and following your gut feeling. Fred shares with us which season he is currently living through in life. Finally, you will hear how you can live a more present life with strong relationships. Make sure to let...2022-12-0649 min
M4G Advocacy MediaJourneys: Season 2, Episode 40 - Lois LetchfordWe had the pleasure of speaking with Lois Letchford about dyslexia, disability and learning.
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Read Into ThisS3 E2 Read Into Dyslexia Awareness MonthRead Into This host, Beth Lyons, welcomes Stephen Hurley from VoicEd Radio yo co-host as they discuss Dyslexia Awareness Month with Alicia Smith, the Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada, and Stacey Morrison Hadden, a literacy consultant with the Durham Catholic District School Board. The conversation starts with unpacking dyslexia, a complex term that’s important for educators to understand. The panel looks at some of the common misconceptions about dyslexia and learning to read and the assumptions about learning to read that current research challenges and pushes back against. Alicia and Stacey share how teacher librarians and educators can su...2022-10-0700 min
Lets Have This ConversationLiteracy Problem Solver with: Lois LetchfordThe good thing about success, is everyone’s Portrait of it is different. including the way they achieve prosperity. For Lois Letchford: “I tell an inspirational and motivational story. This story provides hope to many who face challenges. I've learned to embrace life and overcome adversities. I originally trained as a physical education teacher and became a literacy specialist after my son failed to learn to read. My passion came from removing his labeled "the worst child ever" to see him achieve at the highest levels. I inspire both parents, teachers, and listeners to believe in themselves, to seek solutions...2022-09-3030 min
At Our CORDyslexia and Learning Disorders with Lois LetchfordIn this episode I speak with Lois Letchford about dyslexia, learning disorders, and her personal experience in working with and overcoming learning disorders with her son. She is the author of "Reversed: A Memior", an international speaker, and educator for children who fail standardized reading programs. (Intro and outro music by Broke for Free).2022-09-2853 min
Whose Kid is That?!?23. What we're into (season 1 finale!)In the finale episode of season 1, Julie and Val run down what they're watching, what they're listening to, what they're reading (well, Julie), and what they're making (recipes).
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Pretty Little Liars
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Eternals
Doctor Strange
Thor
Umbrella Academy
Love Island UK
The Bachelorette
Kardashians
Peaky Blinders
The Offer
Paramount+
But the Book Was Better
The Godfather...2022-07-0746 min
Tell MeTell Me: Season 3 Episode 1: Lois Letchford, Literacy Problem Solver and Author of REVERSEDRecently on Facebook, I posted that "moms get it done."In my work as a children's advocate and book author, I always say that first and foremost, I'm a mom.There is no greater or more fierce force of nature than the love a mother has for her children. Plain and simple. End of story.As we launch Season 3 of this episode series, I am both honored and humbled to bring you this inspiring journey.In Reversed: A Memoir, Lois Letchford describes the powerful journey of how the education system failed he...2022-07-0247 min
Becoming Bridge BuildersHow to Help Your Child Who Is struggling In SchoolSend us a Text Message.Are you a parent whose children are struggling in school? Are you a teacher looking for suggestions for children who might be "behind" in their reading? Then this is the episode for you. Join me and my guest Lois Letchford. Lois provides inspiration, motivation, and hope for others who faced desperate situations. She recognized her “learning difference” at the age of 39 when teaching her second son to read. Through determination and grit, I lived to see the fruits of my labor. I share with listeners the power of “following in...2022-06-0236 min
Beyond Adversity with Dr. Brad Miller199: How To Overcome A Learning Disability In Your Child And Help Them And Yourself Achieve Success With Lois LetchfordLois Letchford is Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 199 of “The Beyond Adversity Podcast.”She is the author of the book entitled ‘Reversed: A Memoir’. She is also a literacy problem solver or an educator who focuses on teaching children who are having problems when reading and speaking.Lois encountered a lot of judgments and insults when her child was growing up. However, she didn’t listen to them and continued to find ways how to teach her child literacy.Eventually, through observation and a variety of errors, she succeeded in finding a...2022-05-2036 min
We The Educators007 - Critical Thinking In EducationIn this episode, Ramo and Earl chat with Lois Letchford about her experiences with critical thinking in education. You do not want to miss this discussion!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wetheeducators/message2022-03-0332 min
Inspirational Journeys: Stories that MatterLois Letchford gives the gift of reading to children with learning disabilitiesMy special guest shares her passion for teaching children with learning disabilities how to read. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our lively conversation about reading in its many forms.
Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light at the age of 39, when she faced teaching her seven-year-old non-reading son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapt and change lessons for her son. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist to use her non-traditional background, multi-continental experience and passion to assist other failing students. Her teaching and learning have equipped her with a unique skill set and pe...2022-02-1546 min
Compendium PodcastCompendium Podcast – Lois Letchford Author of ReversedOn this Compendium Podcast, our host Michael Stickler interviews Lois Letchford, author of Reversed.In 1995, the school diagnostician called a seven-year-old “the worst child seen in 20 years of teaching.” Can a child’s fate be sealed by such a diagnosis? Well, in 2018, that boy received a Ph.D. from Oxford University.Do you have a child struggling with reading? What labels has your child been given? How do you feel they will progress through school? This is a story for you.Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light at the age of 39, when she faced teaching her seven-ye...2021-12-2426 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayRenowned Speaker & Author Lois Letchford Shares Her Strengths-Based Approach to LiteracyLois Letchford is a literacy problem solver, specializing in teaching students who struggle to read with creative, intuitive, strengths-based strategies that work even when all else has failed. Lois presents at literacy and learning conferences worldwide, and she is the author of the book Reversed: A Memoir
Resources:
Connect with Learning Ally
Lois Letchford's Website
Find Lois on LinkedIn
Subscribe to Lois on YouTube
Course: When Learning is Trauma
Read Reversed: A Memoir
Read The Gift of Dyslexia by Ron Davis
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The Awakening EducatorHow Can You Support Struggling Readers? The Inspirational Story of Lois Letchford and Her SonLois Letchford has developed an innovative approach to teaching students with learning difficulties how to read. She gained this passion through supporting her own son, who was deemed to be 'unteachable' by his teachers. With persistence, love, and creativity, Lois found a way not only to teach her son but also to make learning accessible for others who do not follow the traditional learning path.
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The Awakening EducatorHow Can You Support Struggling Readers? The Inspirational Story of Lois Letchford and Her Son.Lois Letchford has developed an innovative approach to teaching students with learning difficulties how to read. She gained this passion through supporting her own son, who was deemed to be 'unteachable' by his teachers. With persistence, love, and creativity, Lois found a way not only to teach her son but also to make learning accessible for others who do not follow the traditional learning path.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes and Hope Reimagined:https://hopereimagined.org/https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html2021-11-211h 01
AVOID THE MAZEAvoid the Maze _Lois Letchford_When Learning is Trauma_11_8_21All podcasts are designed to assist and aid listeners to meet their challenges in life. We are here to support each other...Please subscribe to our youtube page to get notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelan..."Lois Letchford has struggled with dyslexia her entire life. Using her dyslexia as a strength, she is now a literacy spokesperson for struggling learners who have failed behind in the traditional classroom." She is the mother of 3 adult young men who are very diverse in their learning abilities as well...2021-11-0847 minAVOID THE MAZE & AVOID THE MAZE UR SPECIALAvoid the Maze _Lois Letchford_When Learning is Trauma_11_8_21All podcasts are designed to assist and aid listeners to meet their challenges in life. We are here to support each other...Please subscribe to our youtube page to get notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelan..."Lois Letchford has struggled with dyslexia her entire life. Using her dyslexia as a strength, she is now a literacy spokesperson for struggling learners who have failed behind in the traditional classroom." She is the mother of 3 adult young men who are very diverse in their learning abilities as well...2021-11-0847 min
Perspectives on NeurodiversityLois Letchford a Literacy Problem SolverLois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light at the age of 39, when she faced teaching her seven-year-old non-reading son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapt and change lessons for her son. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist to use her non-traditional background, multi-continental experience, and passion to assist other failing students. Her teaching and learning have equipped her with a unique skillset and perspective. As a teacher, she considers herself a “literacy problem-solver.” Reversed: A Memoir is her first book. In this story, she details her dyslexia and the journey of her...2021-11-0258 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools227: How to Teach Students With DyslexiaLois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light at the age of 39, when she faced teaching her seven-year-old non-reading son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapted and change lessons for her son. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist to use her non-traditional background, multi-continental experience and passion to assist other failing students. Her teaching and learning have equipped her with a unique skill set and perspective. As a teacher, she considers herself a “literacy problem-solver.”Reversed: A Memoir is her first book. In this story, she details her dyslexia and the journe...2021-11-0141 min
The Neurodiverging PodcastAutism, Literacy, and Educational Trauma with Lois LetchfordLois and I have a wide-ranging, enthusiastic conversation about her experience teaching her son and other autistic children to read, the psychology behind how children learn, and how schooling and education can cause trauma when approached from the wrong mindset. - Show notes and transcript: https://neurodiverging.com/autism-literacy-educational-trauma-with-lois-letchford/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-2156 min
For the Love of LiteracyCoping with Dyslexia Difficulties: with Lois LetchfordYou will find this episode fascinating, if you've ever wondered what it's like for a person with dyslexia to learn to read...what that process looks like, feels like, etc. Lois not only knows from her personal experience, but from that of her son as well; & she wrote a book about it.2021-10-1948 min
Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of HopeEp. #41 - Dyslexia and Literacy Problem Solver Lois Letchford Shares her Inspiring Story of Helping her Son Move from Trauma in the Classroom to Learning to Read and Later Achieving a PhDWhat does a parent do when a teacher labels your 7-year-old son as “the worst child ever”? Lois Letchford searched for ways to help her son. Now a dyslexia and literacy problem solver as well as an author, she shares her hopeful story of how she became a literacy specialist after helping her son to learn to read. He was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disorder that causes people to struggle with letters and words. During her journey, she also discovered that she was dyslexic too. Her son successfully graduated from high school and college and earned a PhD in a...2021-10-1832 min
The Roller Coaster of MidlifeE142 – In Reverse with Lois LetchfordI’ll never forget the day that we sat in the psychologist's office to hear the results of 8 hours of testing with our son Ethan. He was just starting grade 2 but we had known since Junior Kindergarten that something wasn’t clicking when it came to letters and numbers. What we didn’t realize was the severity of his challenges. My heart sank when the doctor told us he had dyslexia and was in the Second percentile, basically, take 100 kids with varying degrees of dyslexia and 98 had it better than him. We were painted a grim picture. But what we lea...2021-09-0650 min
The Holistic Career Change PodcastCareer Changer Series: From PE Teaching to Literacy Problem SolvingIn this Career-Changer Series episode, I interview the charming Lois Letchford, who went from PE teaching to becoming a reading specialist and literacy problem solver.Her journey, however, was not very straightforward one - her career change was not necessarily voluntary or intentional, at least to start with.She went from living her life as an undiagnosed dyslexic, and having to, essentially, from the scratch create principles and unique techniques to help her son, who also is dyslexic, learn how to read. The same son who was initially branded by his teacher as...2021-09-0637 min