SHINING WITH ADHD

#182: Decoding Dyslexia: Signs, Supports, and Strategies with Dyslexia Specialist Casey Harrison

The Childhood Collective

1/29/25

SUMMARY

Today, we are joined by dyslexia specialist Casey Harrison to explore the early signs of dyslexia and its overlap with ADHD. Casey shares her expert insights on how these two conditions often coexist, how to recognize early signs in your child, and what steps to take if you suspect dyslexia. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, dyslexia, or both, this episode will help you better understand your child’s learning journey and empower you with practical next steps.

MEET CASEY HARRISON

Casey Harrison, founder of The Dyslexia Classroom and Wimberley Dyslexia and Learning Center, is a Certified Academic Language Therapist, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, and a qualified teacher with over 27 years of experience. She works with parents, teachers, and PK-12th grade students at her private practice, providing dyslexia therapy, literacy instruction, consultations, resources, and training. In addition to her private practice, she has a podcast, Together in Literacy, which focuses on dyslexia, literacy instruction, and the whole child. She resides in Texas with her husband, their three daughters, and many animals in their little slice of the country.

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Episode #182 Transcript

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