Dyslexia Duo Podcast

Dyslexia Duo Podcast

The Dyslexia Duo Podcast is an educational podcast dedicated to sharing stories, insights, and research about dyslexia, literacy, and learning differences. Your hosts are Aimee and Melissa. We are dyslexia therapists who have decades of experience in dyslexia education at both the student and teacher education level. The podcast episodes will discuss the early signs of dyslexia and delve into the intricacies of various dyslexia approaches and curricula. Many episodes will be dedicated to the challenges that parents experience when attempting to obtain the support that they need for their child from their school system. We will also have guest speakers who are dyslexia researchers, advocates, and leaders.

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March 21, 2026 84 mins
The Dyslexia Duo: Neuroscience of Dyslexia: Genetics, Brain Differences, Stealth Dyslexia, and Early Identification with Dr. Fumiko Hoeft   Aimee and Melissa host the Dyslexia Duo podcast and interview Dr. Fumiko Hoeft, a psychiatrist and neuroscience PhD who is Campus Dean and Chief Administrative Officer at the University of Connecticut’s Waterbury campus and a professor of psychological sciences, about dyslexia research and ide...
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The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Margie Gillis on Dyslexia, Structured Literacy, and Why Teacher Coaching Matters   Aimee and Melissa introduce their podcast, The Dyslexia Duo, and interview Dr. Margie Gillis, founder of the Connecticut nonprofit Literacy How, which provides coaching support for teachers from pre-K through high school. Dr. Gillis shares her personal and professional connection to dyslexia through family members and explains d...
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The Dyslexia Duo: Megan Pinchbeck on Dyslexia on Demand, CALT Training, and the Emotional Experience of Dyslexia   The Dyslexia Duo (Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth) interview Megan Pinchbeck, a Certified Academic Language Therapist and founder of Dyslexia on Demand, about her path from special education into CALT training at Scottish Rite in Austin and how intensive training and practition...
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The Dyslexia Duo:  Maryanne Wolf on the Reading Brain, Deep Reading, and Digital Wisdom

Hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth interview developmental cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners and Social Justice, about how reading is an invented, plastic brain circuit shaped by environment and medium. Wolf argues screens encourage skimming and reduced focus, contributing to a decl...

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The Dyslexia Duo: Pete Bowers on Structured Word Inquiry: Making English Spelling Make Sense for Dyslexic Learners

Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth of the Dyslexia Duo podcast interview Pete Bowers, a former grades 3–6 teacher who began using Real Spelling in 2001 and later developed work in Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) through graduate study with John Kirby in Kingston, Ontario. Bowers describes his own history as a slow reader a...

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The Dyslexia Duo: Exploring Dyslexia with insights with Dr. Molly Ness   In this episode of Dyslexia Duo, Melissa and Aimee sit down with Dr. Molly Ness, a renowned expert in reading education and dyslexia. Dr. Ness shares her extensive background as a classroom teacher and university professor, highlighting her focus on the science of reading and structured literacy. The discussion dives deep into orthographic mapping, comprehensi...
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The Dyslexia Duo: Insights from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck on Dyslexia and Effective Strategies   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a renowned literacy expert specializing in dyslexia. Dr. Hasbrouck discusses her journey in the field, key strategies for fostering literacy among children, and the importance of systematic, evidence...
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The Dyslexia Duo discuss the Digital Delusion: A Deep Dive into EdTech and Learning with Dr. Jared Horvath   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee  Rodenroth welcome Dr. Jared Horvath, a neuroscientist and education expert, to discuss his book 'The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning and How to Help Them Thrive Again'. The conversation covers the detrimental effects of ed...
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Dyslexia Duo: Debunking Dyslexia Myths with Doctors Chambre and Anderson   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Susan Chambre and Dr. Alida Anderson to discuss the prevalence of dyslexia myths and the need for better education and awareness. The guests share their professional backgrounds and delve into their work on developing online learning modules to better prepar...
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Dyslexia Duo: Mary Ann Coulson's Journey Through Advocacy and Education   In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee  Rodenroth sit down with Mary Ann Coulson, a mother and author who devoted her life to helping her dyslexic son, Adam. Mary Ann shares her family’s journey from initial struggles and misdiagnoses to finding effective education solutions, including the Orton-Gillingham approach and the GOW boa...
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The Dyslexia Duo: Dr. Tracy White Weeden

In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo,' hosts Melissa Dean and Aimee Rodenroth sit down with Dr. Tracy White Weeden, the former president and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center and founder of Upstream Education for All.

 

Dr. Weeden shares her journey and passion for literacy, emphasizing the transformative power of reading and the need for systemic change in education. She highlights the impor...

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January 3, 2026 72 mins
Dyslexia Duo: Insights with Dr. Nancy Mather   In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Aimee Rodenroth and Melissa Dean sit down with renowned expert Dr. Nancy Mather to discuss dyslexia, its identification, and its impact on learners. Dr. Mather provides an in-depth look at the importance of early intervention, the development of dyslexia assessment tools, and the multi-faceted nature of dyslexia that often includes comorbid co...
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December 27, 2025 97 mins
Dyslexia Duo: An Interview with Karen Avrit   In this episode of the Dyslexia Duo podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa sit down with Karen Avrit, the Director of Dyslexia Education at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. With over 30 years of experience and the author of numerous curricula, including the famed 'Take Flight,' Karen shares her journey and insights into the world of dyslexia education. She discusses her career transition...
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December 20, 2025 61 mins
Dyslexia Duo with Dr. Maryanne Wolf   In this episode of 'The Dyslexia Duo' podcast, hosts Aimee and Melissa, accompanied by special guest Dr. Maryanne Wolf, delve deep into understanding dyslexia. They explore Dr. Wolf's extensive background in cognitive neuroscience and her pivotal work on the reading brain, literacy, and dyslexia. Dr. Wolf shares her personal journey from teaching in Hawaii to her research at Harvard, emphasizin...
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Empowering Dyslexia Advocates: Insights from The Dyslexia Duo and Literacy View

In this episode of The Dyslexia Duo, hosts Melissa and Aimee sit down with Faith Borkowski and Judy Boksner, co-hosts of The Literacy View podcast.

The discussion covers a range of topics, including the myths surrounding dyslexia, effective teaching strategies, the importance of public advocacy, and the role of emotions in driving educational change.

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The Duo interview literacy researcher and dyslexia specialist, Dr. Brennan Chandler.  This discussion illuminates the importance of improving reading instruction for all students, especially those who struggle, by moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.  Effective teaching requires a deep understanding of how reading develops, the use of data to guide instruction, and specialized strategies for different age groups.

For early l...

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November 29, 2025 107 mins

Listen again to the duo's Season 1 interview with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, originally airing on 9/21/2024.

To find out more about Dr. Hasbrouck and her work, visit her website: https://www.janhasbrouck.com/

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The duo interview therapist and author of " Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child: Parenting Essentials, Tips, and Strategies to Help Your Child", Rebecca Bush.

 

Find out more about Rebecca here: https://www.leadchanges.com/about

Buy the book! : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799487/dyslexia-and-your-newly-diagnosed-child-by-rebecca-bush-calt-ldt/

 

Other interviews with Rebecca:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqFEIn6...

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The duo interview the author of "Mississippi Rising: How The Last Became First In Literacy Growth", Leta Palmiter.

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The duo have a lively interview talking with Tiffany James.

 

Find out more about Nessy here: https://www.nessy.com/en-gb

Order Tiffany's Book- What I Need here: https://a.co/d/hQ10qrH

Watch the short film Mical here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Eycme4NFM

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