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Episode 21: Why Reading Out Loud Matters for Dyslexic Students

By Nicole Armstrong • May 21, 2025

Reading out loud can be one of the most intimidating tasks for a dyslexic child—and one of the most avoided. But according to Dr. Laura Cassidy, Board Chair of the Dyslexia Resource Center and Louisiana Key Academy, it’s also one of the most important. In our most recent episode, Dr. Cassidy dives into why this practice, though often frustrating, plays a critical role in helping children with dyslexia improve their reading skills.

Episode 20: The Importance of Dyslexia Testing

By Nicole Armstrong • March 18, 2025

In this third and final episode of our interview series with Dr. Laura Cassidy and Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, we dive deep into the importance of proper dyslexia testing, the distinction between screening and diagnostic assessments, and why early identification can change the trajectory of a child’s life.

DRC PODCAST

Episode 21: Why Reading Out Loud Matters for Dyslexic Students

Episode 20: The Importance of Dyslexia Testing

Episode 18: What Does It Mean To Be At Risk For Dyslexia?

Episode 17: Advocating For Dyslexia

Episode 15: How To Teach Kids With Dyslexia

Episode 14: Dyslexia Screening v.s. Dyslexia Testing

Episode 13: Assistive Technologies for Dyslexia

Episode 11: Inside the Louisiana Key Academy’s Ruston Learning Pod

Episode 10: A Call For Help In The Dyslexia Community

Episode 9: Dyslexia in African Americans with Drs Bennett and Sally Shaywitz