{"podcast":{"title":"The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor","slug":"the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659","podcast_index_feed_id":7432659,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/107172a70/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://theliteracykeys.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44039260/44039260-1771944753806-a44a3915840f3.jpg","author":"Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor, Dyslexia Specialist & Mom of a Dyslexic Kid","episode_count":51,"summary":"If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a Certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, dyslexia specialist, and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia (in plain English) to help you turn I can't into I can. Follow our weekly episodes and share them with others! Contact TheLiteracyKeys.com for a dyslexia tutor.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T06:18:08.666008+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659"},"episode":{"title":"Dyslexia Symptoms: Unpacking the 4 Ds, and Common Signs of Dyslexia Every Overwhelmed Parent Needs to Know","slug":"dyslexia-symptoms-unpacking-the-4-ds-and-common-signs-of-dyslexia-every-overwhelmed-parent-needs-to-know","published_at":"2026-06-04T16:06:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659/dyslexia-symptoms-unpacking-the-4-ds-and-common-signs-of-dyslexia-every-overwhelmed-parent-needs-to-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-literacy-keys/episodes/Dyslexia-Symptoms-Unpacking-the-4-Ds--and-Common-Signs-of-Dyslexia-Every-Overwhelmed-Parent-Needs-to-Know-e3kbdpk","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/107172a70/podcast/play/121009396/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2Fe00ceecb-9a93-990a-ba1f-d26bd7f9a05f.mp3","summary":"Are you currently feeling completely overwhelmed by your child's struggles? Identifying real dyslexia symptoms shouldn't feel like an impossible puzzle. This episode gives you the exact clarity to decode what is truly happening with your child. The internet is full of exhausting educational jargon that makes you feel like you need a professional degree just to help your child spell a basic word. In this episode, mother-daughter duo Tracy and Alex pull back the curtain and break down the "4 Ds" of learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia) into plain, everyday English. We share funny, deeply relatable stories from our own journey, covering everything from navigating the "other left" during a teenage driving test to relying on Siri for everyday spellcheck help. Understanding these common dyslexia symptoms is not about pointing out a deficit; it’s about finally uncovering how your child's uniquely brilliant brain processes the world around them. 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