Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia

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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

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Do dyslexics think backwards? Kind of.

Based on an article in Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide's February 2026 Dyslexic Advantage newsletter (https://7ca50762.flowpaper.com/February2026Newsletterfinalcompressed/#page=6), we explore why many dyslexic thinkers start with the end in mind and work backward, building mental models instead of following step-by-step procedures.

And here is the podcast episode that Nick mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamental-tension-at-the-heart-of-math/id1021340531?i=1000760017533 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CdX7qShEDhBSqQK76wDlM?si=fZ09jz4VSlKF_2Oh3dCtZA
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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What happens when a child born with severe dyslexia and a life-threatening diagnosis refuses to accept his limits? JT Mestdagh's answer: you climb mountains.

JT is the author of No Bad Days and founder of the JT Mestdagh Foundation. Born with VATER/VACTERL syndrome and severe dyslexia, he was told there was much he'd never accomplish — including learning to read. In this episode, JT shares how dyslexia shaped his worldview, what it took to push past labels, and how he now helps kids find their own path forward.

If you're a parent or educator looking for hope and real-world perspective on dyslexia, this episode is for you.

JT Mestdagh Foundation: jtmestdaghfoundation.org
No Bad Days (Simon & Schuster): https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/No-Bad-Days/JT-Mestdagh/9781637632819
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