More Than Words is for parents and people working with children who notice that their child is struggling to keep up with their peers, be it academically, socially, or emotionally. In each episode, we share resources, guidance, and a sense of assurance on the path to helping your child.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Stephanie Howley about the coaching approach to early intervention. Stephanie is a licensed SLP in the Richmond, Virginia area. She works with Soar365 specializing in early intervention speech therapy. Today you will learn:
- What is EI and how it works
- How children are referred for early intervention services
- What approach is used in Stephanie’s work?
- How much carryover there is with parents
- Other early intervention services
- What happens if students still require service but are too old for EI
Links and Resources:
- Soar365: https://www.soar365.org/
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Susan Danker about Structured Literacy. Susan is one of the co-owners of The Reading & Language Learning Center. She has always loved reading and is happy to have created a position as a speech-language pathologist that allows her to share her love of literacy with others. Today you will learn:
- What structured literacy is and its purpose
- How many children really have difficulty reading
- The effects of late intervention
- What parents should do if they suspect their child is struggling
- The importance of parents providing a strong literacy foundation
- The long-term effects of poor literacy skills
- A success story about someone who got early help
Links and Resources:
- Susan’s Bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/susan-danker/
- www.nessy.com
- https://dyslexiaida.org/
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Ashlee about dyslexia and creativity. Ashlee is a student with dyslexia who enjoys playing sports, building lego sets, and drawing. We appreciate Ashlee coming on the podcast to share her experience with dyslexia with you all! Today you will learn:
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When Ashlee found out she had dyslexia and how it made her feel
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If she received reading support and if she liked it
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How she advocated for herself and the ways in which her teachers responded.
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How dyslexia impacted her work
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Ashlee’s tools for success
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What she wished/wished her teachers knew about dyslexia
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How dyslexia has impacted her sports
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How she defines dyslexia as her superpower
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What dyslexia means to her personally
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Gracie about living with dyslexia. Gracie is a student with dyslexia who loves to play sports. We appreciate Gracie coming on the podcast to share her experience with dyslexia with you all! Today you will learn:
- How Gracie felt to learn that she had dyslexia
- If she attended reading therapy and if she liked it.
- How she has advocated for herself in school
- How dyslexia has impacted her work
- What she does to help herself succeed
- The things she excels at
- What she would tell her younger self and anyone just being diagnosed with dyslexia
- What she wishes her teachers knew about dyslexia
- What dyslexia means to Gracie
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Diane Douglas about Written Expression and Dyslexia. Diane is an SLP here at RLLC. While everyone at the clinic specializes in dyslexia, Diane also specializes in writing therapy. Today you will learn:
- What written expression is
- Why it’s so hard for students to get started with writing assignments
- The connection between language and written expression
- How dyslexia can affect a student’s written expression
- How writing is taught, especially to a student with dyslexia
- Some helpful strategies for parents to help their children edit their work
Links and Resources:
- Diane’s Bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/diane-douglas/
- ASHA’s definition of written language disorders: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/written-language-disorders/
- Understood.com’s definition of written language disorders: https://www.understood.org/articles/en/what-is-written-expression-disorder
- Symptoms of a written expression disorder: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/expressive-language-disorder-symptoms?_sp=bbf1096c-6716-410a-b4e4-d82b2061d0fb.1663866026806
- Ways to encourage writing: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-great-ways-to-encourage-your-grade-schoolers-writing?_sp=bbf1096c-6716-410a-b4e4-d82b2061d0fb.1663866086865
- Reading Rockets “Developing Writing and Spelling at Home”: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-writing-and-spelling-home
- Parent toolkit to help with writing: http://www.ldonline.org/article/Tool_Kit_for_Parents%3A_Tips_for_Helping_With_Writing_Tasks
- Understanding Dysgraphia: https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia-2/
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Nick Bruno about living with a stutter. Nick is an SLP with us here at RLLC. Today you will learn:
- What stuttering is
- Nick’s experience with speech therapy
- Do people get more fluent as they get older?
- What it’s like studying speech as a person who stutters
- What it’s like getting a job in the SLP field as a person who stutters
- Advice for parents of children who stutter and advice for children who stutter
Links and Resources:
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
In this episode of the podcast, we share a bit of a different format because we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary of the podcast! Instead of hearing from one expert, we thought it would be fun to hear success stories from our therapists! We hope you enjoy this fun episode!
We have loved creating and sharing this podcast with you all and we look forward to future episodes.
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Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Denae Sullivan about going back to school with dyslexia. Denae is an SLP here at the Reading and Language Learning Center. If you’re looking to work with Denae feel free to book a chat with us on our website. Today you will learn:
- What parents should do to prepare their children to go back to school
- How child with dyslexia need to prepare a little differently to go back to school
- School supplies for students with dyslexia that may not be on a regular school supply list
- How parents can teach their child self-advocacy?
- What parents should do during the first week of school
- Denae’s #1 piece of advice for all parents with children going back to school
Links and Resources:
- Denae’s Bio: https://www.readingllcenter.com/person/denae-sullivan/
- Book a chat with us: Book a Chat
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Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Sabine Heisman about COVID-19 & Mental Health. Dr. Heisman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Northern Virginia area. She specializes in child psychology. She works for MindWell Psychology where they take a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. Today you will learn:
- How COVID-19 has impacted the mental health crisis
- What types of symptoms are seen in elementary, middle, and high school students
- Symptoms and behaviors parents should be aware of and how can they help their children
- Advice for how to support a child anxious about going back to school.
- How anxiety may impact testing
- Whether or not parents should discuss mental health with their teens & how to start that conversation
Links and Resources:
- Mindwell: https://mindwell.us
- Mindwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindwellpsychology/
- The New York Times article we reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/16/health/covid-depression-anxiety.html
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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Kathleen Wawrzyniak-Webb about Cognitive Behavioral Basics. Dr. Wawrzyniak-Webb is a licensed clinical psychologist in Hartford, Connecticut. She specializes in mental and emotional health for all: children, teens, adults, and families. She owns the practice Greater Hartford Wellness where they provide therapy for all to work towards their best emotional health. Today you will learn:
- What cognitive behavioral basics are
- What self-talk is and why it is so important
- The benefits of focusing on self-talk
- Examples of self-talk that can be used with a child who is feeling depressed or anxious
- Tips to improve positive self-talk
- Helpful resources to improve positive self-talk
Dr.Links and Resources:
- Greater Hartford Wellness: https://www.greaterhartfordwellness.com
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