This week Rebecca shares the inspiration behind the P.I. Penguin series she co-authors with her two children, Joshua (who has both dyslexia and autism) and Kaylie. The fascinating thing is P.I. Penguin started as a homeschool project to motivate Joshua to give books and storytelling a chance. That first book evolved into a dream to...
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#001 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Shares Her Dyslexia Journey – TLC’s Inaugural Episode
In today’s episode Nanci has the brilliant idea of interviewing me (Rebecca) which of course put me on the spot because I honestly had no idea what to say. Thankfully she asked some great questions, and I brought my little service-dog-in-training hero, Carson, with me to help combat my own anxiety. We talk about me...
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#000 A Sneak Preview!
In the lead up to the official release of The Literate Child Podcast, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak of what’s to come. Our first true episode will be available Sunday, January 1st 2017 and we’ll release a new episode every week, but right now, here’s a quick preview! Don’t forget to subscribe...
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The Value of Labels: ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and Other Diagnoses
Labels like adhd, dyslexia, autism, and other diagnoses, indicate a difference, not a defect, and having the label empowers us to know more about ourselves. They help us learn more about the weaknesses that cause us difficulties, the associated strengths we might have, and the ways we can work within our abilities to achieve all...