{"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":"How to Teach Reading When the Standard Way Fails (+ 3 programs that work for parents)","slug":"how-to-teach-reading-when-the-standard-way-fails-3-programs-that-work-for-parents","published_at":"2026-04-23T13:33:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659/how-to-teach-reading-when-the-standard-way-fails-3-programs-that-work-for-parents","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/How-to-Teach-Reading-When-the-Standard-Way-Fails--3-programs-that-work-for-parents-e3ibop0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/107172a70/podcast/play/118923488/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-23%2Ff8432fdb-274c-6d9c-4c53-ba9eeff30df8.mp3","summary":"We’re often told by schools to trust the process, but when your child is guessing at words and struggling to spell simple things, that advice feels empty. If you’ve been searching for how to teach reading in a way that actually works, you’ve likely realized that more of the same isn't the answer. Today, we are moving past the overwhelm, ignoring the advice to be patient and looking at practical, evidence-based ways to support how to teach reading to kids who have been left behind. After listening to this episode, you’ll: 1) Identify the hidden reason why your child is "stuck". 2) Explore three parent-friendly programs that explain exactly how to teach reading without a teaching degree. 3) Use the "Purple Challenge" to finally understand the problem with a widely accepted reading program. If you're still overwhelmed and seeking 1:1 support tailored to your unique child, let's connect at: https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/ Resources Mentioned: All About Reading UFLI Foundations PRIDE Reading Program Purple Challenge Video If you know another parent who is also questioning why their child is struggling, please share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe for free for weekly keys to unlocking your child's literacy! 00:00 Understanding Child Literacy Challenges 09:27 The Science of Reading Explained 15:11 Effective Curricula for Teaching Reading and Spelling","meta_description":"We’re often told by schools to trust the process, but when your child is guessing at words and struggling to spell simple things, that advice feels empty.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1013,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659/episodes/how-to-teach-reading-when-the-standard-way-fails-3-programs-that-work-for-parents/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-literacy-keys-dyslexia-resources-and-structured-literacy-tips-by-an-orton-gillingham-tutor-7432659/how-to-teach-reading-when-the-standard-way-fails-3-programs-that-work-for-parents.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}