Dyslexia and Beyond

In this episode we will interview Dr. Shimi Kang an award winning Harvard educated psychiatrist, best selling author, speaker and founder of dolphin kids and future ready minds. She will talk about her and her kids experiences with learning differences as well as how to catch learning difference early.Here is the link to her website and social platforms:Personal website:Dr. Shimi Kang | Change starts in the brain (drshimikang.com)Future Ready Minds:Future Ready Minds

In this episode we will interview Blake Mahovic, a Canadian National Rugby League player, support teacher and fellow dyslexic. He will talk about how dyslexia affected him as he grew up in England and how it affects him now and led to success as a professional rugby player and learning support teacher.

In this interview with Rachel Forbes, we will look at how support for people with learning differences is evolving, how scaled fee support based on financial need is accessible through The Learning Disabilities Society, and available scholarships for students with learning differences.LDS's Website:LDS | Impactful Learning Support | For All Life's Learners (ldsociety.ca)Scholarship Links:Microsoft's Disability Scholarship:Microsoft Disability Scholarship | Global Diversity and Inclusion at MicrosoftGoogles Lime Scholarship:Build your future with GoogleTuition Assistance for People with Dyslexia and Similar Learning Differences:Frances McGlannan FoundationNational Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarships:Anne Ford Scholarship - National Center for Learning Disabilities (ncld.org)Canadian Government Education Grant:Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities - Canada.caMental Health Support Line:Get support with these mental health resources - Kids Help PhoneOther resources:20 Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities (collegeconsensus.com)

In this episode, we will interview Raymond Moylan, a learning support teacher, who has taught students with learning differences from across the world. Using strategies he has taught me I have been able to reach new levels of success. With his help, I have achieved dramatic improvements in my writing and reading skills.

In this episode, we will explore how a dyslexic person's interpretation of information can differ from that of a neuro-typical person, and cover some strategies which can help people with dyslexia to better retain information.Frazer Roland "acquired" a dyslexic like learning difference after suffering an accident while riding a bike with out a helmet. Since then Frazer Roland has taught me how to learn by using my dyslexic brain, which has led to amazing results. This is one of the reasons I no longer see my dyslexia as a disadvantage but as an advantage.

In this episode, we will explore how someone with learning differences can use Listening Training to retrain the brain(Neuroplasticity) to achieve desired results while maintaining the benefits of their learning differences. I went to the listening center when I was around eight years old. Before I went, I was drastically below my grade level in reading and could barely read. Once I left, I could read at a much higher grade level than I could before. I also saw drastic improvements in my math skills.To find out more about the listening center and its process, you can look at their website linked here: The Listening Centre HomepagePlease check out Paul Madaule's article: The Dyslexified World. It does a great job of explain what it can feel like to have dyslexia in the school system and as a student. When I first read this I was able to relate to many of the topics that where covered. You can view it on their website here: The Listening Centre Homepage

Welcome to Dyslexia and Beyond. In this first pilot episode, we will explore who your host (Marco Montalbano) is, his story and why he founded this podcast.