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Science of Reading: The Podcast

S7 E9: Dyslexia: Where we started; where we're going with Dr. Sally Shaywitz

Science of Reading: The Podcast

Amplify Education

Education, Science, How To, Social Sciences, Early Literacy, Amplify, Science Of Reading

4.5642 Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2023

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Here to continue our discussion on dyslexia from earlier episodes in the season is an all-time leading expert on the topic: Dr. Sally Shaywitz, Co-founder and Co-director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. This literacy legend shares how she came to study dyslexia, the story of her seminal Connecticut Longitudinal Study, and all she's learned from her years of dyslexia research. Shaywitz will cover some of the biggest myths about dyslexia and also explain the "sea of strengths" p...

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0:00.0

Hi listeners, it's Susan here. Just in time for the school year, I have a brand new resource to tell you about.

0:07.0

Science of Reading, a new teacher's guide. This free e-book gives you the critical information you need,

0:13.7

including a detailed breakdown of the reading rope and the 10 foundational science of reading principles.

0:20.0

It also provides key information on dyslexia, assessment,

0:24.2

serving multilingual learners, and so much more.

0:27.4

It's packed with beautiful diagrams,

0:29.7

a perfect compliment to the podcast if I do say so myself.

0:34.0

Download your science of reading guide at amplify.com.com slash S-O-R guide.

0:41.8

When you have something, but it doesn't have a name, it leads to anxiety.

0:51.0

This is Susan Lambert and welcome to Science of Reading the podcast from Amplify, where the science of reading lives.

0:58.0

This season, we're tackling the hard stuff, taking on some of the most challenging issues when it comes to literacy instruction.

1:06.0

As we mentioned on our last episode, listeners have been calling for more information and guidance

1:12.3

on serving young people with dyslexia. So today we're featuring one of the biggest figures

1:18.1

in the world of dyslexia research, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, Audrey G. Ratner, professor in learning

1:24.9

development at Yale University, and co-founder and co-director of the

1:29.8

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Author of the book, Overcoming Dyslexia,

1:36.6

Shewitz began a seminal longitudinal study about dyslexia back in 1983, one that still continues to this day.

1:46.0

Here's Dr. Sally Shawicz.

1:49.0

Dr. Sally Shawitz, thank you so much for joining us on today's episode.

1:54.0

It's an honor to have you.

1:56.0

It's a pleasure for me to be here. Thank you.

1:59.0

You have had such an influence in the field of dyslexia.

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