Dyslexia Duo Podcast Episode 80 - Dr. Jan Hasbrouck

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-based instruction. She highlights the prevalence of dyslexia as a language-based disorder, debunks common myths, and emphasizes the critical role of early intervention. The discussion covers the necessity of accuracy in reading to build fluency, the significance of encoding in developing spelling and writing skills, and the potential for almost all children to learn to read and write with proper instruction. Dr. Hasbrouck also addresses the challenges in current educational practices and underscores the need for teacher and leadership training to implement effective literacy programs.

00:42 Welcoming Dr. Jan Hasbrouck 01:20 Dr. Hasbrouck's Journey in Literacy 07:33 Challenges and Changes in Literacy Education 14:43 Understanding Dyslexia Myths and Realities 17:04 Early Warning Signs of Dyslexia 26:35 Effective Reading Instruction and Leadership 32:45 Structured Literacy vs. Queuing Methods 39:25 The Complexity of Learning to Read 40:06 The Importance of Accuracy in Literacy 40:59 Connecting Words to Meaning 41:53 Triple A Instruction: Accuracy, Automaticity, Access 44:50 Building Fluency Through Accuracy 47:46 The Role of Repeated Reading 52:06 The Importance of Encoding in Literacy 57:34 Strengthening Writing Skills 01:02:01 Final Thoughts on Dyslexia and Literacy Growth 01:02:54 Upcoming Events and Conferences 01:05:00 Lightning Round Questions 01:07:01 Closing Remarks and Resources