The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention13 Sep 2024

179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun

Hey 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, Lois Letchford, shares her story that led to connecting the dots for her son’s understanding and learning in the presence of Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, and other developmental struggles. She put away what was not working and used what her son was interested in. She says, “Curiosity propagates in the brain in untold ways.” She gives practical descriptions that you can use, whether you are a teacher or a parent, to help your children better.

This episode is a must listen for Parents, Educators, Child-care workers, Speech Pathologists, and all those living or working with children! Please share this episode with those who are!

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ABOUT THE GUEST: 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 background, multi-continental experience, and passion for assisting other failing students. Lois received teaching degrees in Australia, Texas, and a master’s degree from SUNY, NY.

Reversed: A Memoir is her first book. In this story, she details her dyslexia and the journey of her son’s dramatic failure in first grade.

CONTACT THE GUEST: lois@loisletchford.com

Get her book: “REVERSED” https://www.loisletchford.com/thebook

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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes on Learning:

83 Aly Young: Your ”Wait and See” Is Actually a ”Wait to Fail” Approach. A Discussion on Dyslexia, Learning, Language, and Literacy

87 Lynn Greenberg: Is Dyslexia Your Superpower? Find Out How!

68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice

167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child’s Ability To Read?

174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don’t Know They Are Learning At All. See How!

147 What? Your Child Can’t Read - And Has A HIGH IQ?? Lynne Roe shares a success story of dyslexia and dysgraphia

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