How to support your dyslexic child (with Nicole Holcomb)

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nicole Holcomb from Dyslexia Mom Life. Nicole is a lawyer, and educator (she's worked as a teacher, school counselor, and school administrator); but most importantly, she's a mom of a dyslexic daughter and the host of the Dyslexia Mom Life podcast where she provides information and support for moms of children with dyslexia. In this conversation, she shares: ✅Red flags of dyslexia that indicate that you may want to seek out a professional evaluation. ✅Why you shouldn't wait  for your child's school district to tell you your child is struggling. ✅How to determine if you should have your child evaluated for dyslexia. ✅The pros of getting a diagnosis, and why she feels it's helped empower her own child. ✅Common dyslexia myths (and why it's so important for parents to educate themselves). ✅How to be a strong advocate for your child when working with school staff. To connect with Nicole, you can visit her at her Dyslexia Mom Life website, find her on Facebook here, and can also reach out to her at [email protected]. Nicole hosts the Dyslexia Mom Life podcast, and supports moms of dyslexic children in her online program, the Dyslexia Parenting Academy. In this episode, I mentioned the Time Tracking Journal, which is a SIMPLE tool that will help you get through daily routines (like homework) with ease, WITHOUT bribery, arguments, or constant hand-holding. The Time Tracking Journal walks you through a strategy you can do in just 10-15 minutes a day that will help kids get tasks done effectively and efficiently, and critical thinking skills and self-confidence at the same time. You can learn how to get instant access here: https://drkarenspeech.lpages.co/time-tracking-journal-37-1/ The De Facto Leaders podcast was formerly the “Are they 18 yet?®” podcast. As of November 2022, the name of the show has changed, and we’ve shifted from a focus on parenting to a focus on supporting clinicians and educators to design effective services for kids (but parents are still welcome to listen). Episodes published before November 24, 2022 will still contain some of our old branding.