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What is Dyslexia?

Sonja and Nick Season 1 Episode 114

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Do you think you know what dyslexia is? You might be surprised!

Links to our sources for the episode:

International Dyslexia Association definition: https://dyslexiaida.org/definition-of-dyslexia/

British Dyslexia Association definition: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity definition: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia/

Article about Dr. Manuel Casanova's research into the brain structure of autistic and dyslexic people: https://news.louisville.edu/news/autism-researchers-work-yields-insight-dyslexia

The Dyslexic Advantage, by Brock Eide and Fernette Eide https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9897792-the-dyslexic-advantage

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com.

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