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5.10 Restraint Collapse: What’s Really Going On for Kids with Dyslexia After School?

If your child seems “fine” at school but falls apart the moment they get home, you are so not alone. In this episode of Together In Literacy, we unpack the concept of restraint collapse—what happens when kids use up all their emotional and cognitive energy during the school day a ...  Show more

5.9 The Gift and Curse of Dyslexia with Deon Butler

In this episode we sit down with Deon Butler, former NFL wide receiver, author of The Gift & Curse, and a powerful advocate for people with dyslexia. Deon shares his remarkable journey from growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia to navigating the high-pressure, text-heavy world of ...  Show more

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