The ReaDEFY Learning Vodcast
We’re changing the common narrative around dyslexia. Founder of NowICANRead and ReaDEFY Learning, Michal Gendron Ricca, M.Ed, speaks authentically with professionals and individuals who have been impacted by dyslexia as a way to inspire growth and empowerment.
ReaDEFY Features
Get to know our mission and where our passion stems from by watching Micca Ricca’s interviews on the CASE STUDY podcast and Ask A Speechy podcast:
ReaDEFY Learning Meets
Debbie Meyer
“In order to thrive, children need to be able to see that their dyslexia label is power.”
Debbie Meyer
Founding member of the Dyslexia (Plus) in Public Schools Task Force, a board member of Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children, Arise Coalition Literacy Committee, Harlem Women Strong, and a contributing member to New York City Mayor Eric Adam’s transition team
Listen in as Debbie presents Literacy 101. Trust me, you’ll learn something new! We discuss why it is essential for children with dyslexia to receive structured literacy early and why appropriate accommodations continue to be necessary.
ReaDEFY Learning Meets
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
“I implore parents. It is so critical to get the necessary reading intervention.
You are not going to wish dyslexia away.”
Dr. Rosean
Award winning Children’s Mental Health Expert as seen in: CBS, NYT, BBC, Forbes, Fox News and more
Author of Teletherapy Toolkit™ & It's Gonna Be Ok!™, Keynote Speaker
Listen in as we discuss the difference between attention and executive functioning and how they impact dyslexia. Why does ADHD look so different in kids? Do most kids with dyslexia have ADHD? Is medication the only option for ADHD, and how do we REALLY know our child is OK?
ReaDEFY Learning Meets
Dr. Nancy Mather
“Every child with dyslexia needs at least one guardian angel.”
Dr. Nancy Mather
University Professor, Diagnostician, Author, and Educational Consultant
Dr. Mather is all of those titles and more! Those of us who have been in the field for a while know that Nancy is one of our Yoda's. Listen in as we discuss orthography and how we are missing over 50% of our dyslexics if we only focus on phonological awareness. Yes, there is more to the picture, and yes, spelling matters.
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ReaDEFY Learning Meets Peggy
Stern of
Super DVille
"It was clear to me that what my tutor did was help my emotional sense of self. She helped me identify how my brain worked, what my strengths were."
Peggy Stern
Founder & CEO, Super DVille
Listen to us discuss the importance of SEL skills for our students with learning differences. Why our society is finally starting to see the true value in SEL, strengths-based instruction, and how important it is that we keep going! As Peggy says, “Our future Super DVille ambassadors are leading the way!”
ReaDEFY Learning Meets Darren Clark
“Have large goals and ambitions.
AND don’t forget about all of the small wins along the way.”
Darren Clark
Dyslexia Influencer /Award-Winning Entrepreneur / Neurodiversity Stories Host
Join us to learn more about how Darren is changing perceptions for Neurodiversity through global speaking, training, and consulting. Listen to us discuss dyslexia and self-worth, the importance of perspective, and share insights and invaluable tidbits of advice for parents and children alike. Darren’s positivity is contagious and necessary!
ReaDEFY Learning meet Lois Letchford
“Have teachers think of those children who are failing as future rocket scientists.”
Lois Letchford
Chief Education Officer, Program Director, Instructor, and Development Specialist at Teaching Students With Dyslexia, Author of the book Reversed: A Memoir.
ReaDEFY Learning meets Dyslexic Proud Role Models
”I love being dyslexic.”
Meet:
Sarah from the US
Sarah Sedky from Egypt
and Zoe-Jane Littlewood from the UK
All are dyslexia-proud role models and are killing it!
ReaDEFY Learning
Meets Learning Ally
“Learning to read IS a life and death situation. We cannot throw kids in the deep end.”
Dr. Terrie Noland
Vice-President, Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally
Podcast Recordings:
Who Am I? | RLP #6
Is Everyone Doing Their Best? | RLP #5
What Is Dyslexia Like? An Interview with the Fantastic Zoe-Jane Littlewood! | RLP #4
Can We Do Hard Things? | RLP #3
Connect To Comprehension with Lynn Givens | RLP #2
What’s In A Name? | RLP #1
In our first podcast, Michal speaks with her husband Brian about the what, why, and how ReaDefy Learning came to fruition.
Upcoming Interviews
Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D.
Award-winning Children’s Mental Health Expert as seen in: CBS, NYT, BBC, Forbes, Fox News and more, Author of Teletherapy Toolkit™ & It's Gonna Be Ok!™
Jack Churchill
Co-Founder & CEO at Scanning Pens & #SucceedWithDyslexia
Megan Pinchback
Founder & CEO at Dyslexia on Demand
Dr. Danny Brassell
Keynote Speaker Author Staff Development Speaker
Don Winn
Award-winning Author, Dyslexia Advocate, Keynote Speaker, and Publisher at Cardboard Box Adventures Publishing
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