{"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":"Finding the Right Dyslexia Help: A Parent’s Guide to Irlen Syndrome, Dyslexia Glasses and Synesthesia.","slug":"finding-the-right-dyslexia-help-a-parent-s-guide-to-irlen-syndrome-dyslexia-glasses-and-synesthesia","published_at":"2026-04-09T22:07:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659/finding-the-right-dyslexia-help-a-parent-s-guide-to-irlen-syndrome-dyslexia-glasses-and-synesthesia","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/Finding-the-Right-Dyslexia-Help-A-Parents-Guide-to-Irlen-Syndrome--Dyslexia-Glasses-and-Synesthesia-e3hm7v1","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/107172a70/podcast/play/118218145/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F1a3e49e6-ba82-b543-e408-9f19561ee86c.mp3","summary":"Learn to spot co-occurring conditions with dyslexia like Irlen Syndrome. Dyslexia is not Irlen Syndrome, but they sometimes get mixed up. In this episode, Tracy Young and her daughter Alex dive deep into Irlen Syndrome and other hidden hurdles that often tag along with dyslexia to help you find the right dyslexia help for your family. They share a roadmap to help individuals with Irlen Syndrome find relief and build reading stamina with what is sometimes called dyslexia glasses. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed but often, what we see as disorganization or laziness is actually a brain-based processing difference. Tracy and Alex share their own "Dynamic Duo" (and sometimes dysfunctional) journey through the world of co-morbidities, those extra symptoms like dysgraphia or light sensitivity that exist alongside dyslexia. From the magic of tinted lenses (dyslexia glasses) to the surprise of seeing numbers in color, this conversation turns clinical terms into practical aha! moments. After listening: Discover why Irlen Syndrome affects roughly 30% of dyslexics and how specific colored overlays can reduce moving letters so your child can read for longer than ten minutes. Decode Dysgraphia: Learn why holding a pencil weird or obsessing over perfect handwriting might actually be a sign of a deeper struggle with putting thoughts to paper. Recognize Synesthesia: Find out if your child is part of the group that associates words or numbers with specific colors, and how that "quirk" can actually be a memory superpower. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start supporting your child with a plan that actually works, we’re here to help. Take the next step: Schedule a consultation on our contact page today. If this episode gave you a bit of relief, please share it w…","meta_description":"Learn to spot co-occurring conditions with dyslexia like Irlen Syndrome. Dyslexia is not Irlen Syndrome, but they sometimes get mixed up. 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