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In the world of reading instruction, phonics has long been hailed as a cornerstone for teaching children to read, particularly for those with dyslexia. However, a recent article raises an important question: is there a limit to how much phonics can help as students progress into middle school? In this episode, we'll explore the insights from that article and discuss the implications for our dyslexic kids.

Here's the article in the Hechinger Report that prompted this discussion: https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-8th-grade-reading/

And here's the 2001 meta-analysis study about phonics: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/00346543071003393
We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com. 

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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Listen to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1! Here are the ten most important things that you should know about dyslexia!
We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com. 

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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Haiyu Zhang grew up in China and moved to the US as a teenager. You can find her online at https://hz2784.github.io/. 
We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com. 

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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We'll be back with a fresh episode in two weeks, but in the meantime, here's one of our most popular episodes from Season 1!

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com. 

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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Have you ever wished that you could sit down with your child's pediatrician and talk about dyslexia, neurodiversity, and parenting? Well, this is your chance! We recently enjoyed a conversation with Dr. Kristen Cook, pediatrician and author, about neurodiversity, dyslexia, the role of pediatricians, and the general parenting challenges that come with parenting neurodiverse kids.

Kristen Cook, MD is a pediatrician and author of "Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child's Behavior to Help Them Thrive." You can find Dr. Cook at https://www.kristencookmd.com/, and you can find her book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZLV5TY4.

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com. 

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney