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What does it really mean to teach beyond the diagnosis? In this inspiring Dyslexia Awareness Month conversation, I sit down with Casey Harrison—Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, Certified Academic Language Therapist, and founder of The Dyslexia Classroom®—to unpack how we can meet the academic needs of students with dyslexia and nurture their confidence, self-understanding, and advocacy skills.
Casey has been immersed in structured literacy for nearly three decades and recently published her new book, Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia. In this episode, she shares why dyslexia is never the whole story, how to honor the unique learning profile of each student, and why self-esteem and metacognitive awareness are just as essential as phonics instruction.
Key Takeaways:
- Why dyslexia looks different in every child (and why contradictory signs are common).
- The power of the “dyslexia iceberg” and the hidden emotional toll beneath academics.
- How structured literacy can (and must) adapt to the student in front of us.
- Strategies for building student confidence and authentic self-advocacy.
- Why celebrating progress—every baby step—is crucial to student success.
If you’ve ever wondered how to balance evidence-based literacy instruction with the human side of teaching, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to look at your students holistically.
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