What happens when a dyslexic diagnosis comes long after the early elementary grades? In this episode, host Tracy Young sits down with her daughter, Alexandrine, to share Alex’s journey of discovering she was dyslexic.

They explore the missed “red flags,” the frustration of being misunderstood by teachers, and the challenges of advanced coursework. Their conversation details the path to obtaining an evaluation in high school and the validating power of a dyslexic diagnosis. The message offers hope, encouragement, and practical strategies for both parents and teens navigating a similar path.

Has the excitement of a new school year turned into worry? In this episode, we'll pull back the curtain on the IEP meeting to help you navigate the process. Find out what to expect so you can become a confident advocate for your child. We’ll even share next steps if the school determines that “everything is normal,” and you disagree.

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From Emotions to Advocacy by Pam Wright and Pete Wright

Does your gut tell you something is wrong with your child's reading, but the school’s evaluation says everything is fine? Do you feel confused and unsure of what to do next?

In this episode of The Literacy Keys, you’ll learn how to confidently challenge the school's findings and get the answers your child deserves. You’ll understand how to leverage the Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) and have the school pay for this second opinion.

• Discover what an Independent EducationalEvaluation (IEE) is, and why it's a game-changer for parents.
• Learn the exact steps to request that your public school pay for this crucial second opinion.
• Uncover how an IEE can lead to a proper diagnosis and support plan for your child.

This episode is for any parent of a struggling reader who feels like they aren't being heard by the school system. Host Tracy Young explains this complex process from a unique perspective: as a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor providing dyslexia tutoring, as an advocate, and as a parent who has been in the trenches with her own child.

Subscribe to The Literacy Keys podcast and share this essential episode with another parent who needs to hear it. Stop feeling dismissed and start getting answers.

Does homework take your high schooler hours to complete, while other kids finish in half the time? Are you constantly wondering why reading is such a struggle, even though you know they're bright?

In this episode of The Literacy Keys, host Tracy Young shares possible reasons and offers practical steps on how to improve reading comprehension, especially in older kids.

Stealth Dyslexiahttps://www.understood.org/en/articles/stealth-dyslexia-how-some-dyslexic-students-escape-detection

Morphology Book

Vocabulary through Morphology by Susan Ebbers

Does your child’s reading feel like an uphill battle? Are you seeking how to improve reading skills? In this episode of The Literacy Keys, host Tracy Young dives deep into the learning curve. She explains why it’s perfectly normal to hit plateaus or even feel like “one step forward, two steps backwards.”

This isn’t a sign of failure, but a natural phase on the path to mastery and automaticity. Discover practical tips on how to improve reading skills. Tracy reveals the magic of learning and how parents play a crucial role.

The S-Shaped Learning Curve

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Get ready, parents! In this inaugural episode, your host, Tracy Young—an OG tutor and mom who gets your struggles—lays bare her own journey, sharing how she became so incredibly passionate, (or as her dyslexic daughter affectionately calls it, "obsessive,") about reading.

Tracy holds nothing back, admitting right from the start, "I did everything wrong. Yup! I’m a classic example of what NOT to do." But that's exactly why you need to listen! She’s here to share the good, the bad, and the ugly, so you don't have to navigate the same treacherous path she did.

This isn't just a podcast for parents of dyslexic children. Dyslexia exists on a continuum, and many struggling readers face similar challenges.

Don't miss this powerful, relatable, and incredibly informative first episode! Subscribe now to The Literacy Key so you don't miss a single valuable insight. And if Tracy’s story resonates with you, please tell a friend who needs to hear this. Let's build a community where every child has the chance to thrive as a reader!