In this episode, Darius Namdaran, invites you to delve into the unique and often overlooked perspective of adults learning to read with dyslexia. We're joined by the inspiring Jamecia Blount, a documentary TV producer and executive producer of the acclaimed music documentary series "Unsung," who discovered her dyslexia in adulthood. Jamecia's story is not just about challenges, but also about resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of dedicated support.
Darius, alongside Jamecia's dyslexia tutor Melissa Jury, who specializes in the Barton Reading Program, will explore the intricacies of adult dyslexia tutoring. They discuss the nuances of learning to manage dyslexia, developing reading skills, and the broader implications for executive function and mind mapping techniques. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and tutors, offering a wealth of insights and practical advice. It's a celebration of the journey from realization to empowerment, and a testament to the impact of compassionate, skilled tutoring and coaching in unlocking potential. Join us in this enlightening conversation, as we dive into the world of adult dyslexia and discover what lies beyond the challenges.
Jamecia:
To work with Jamecia: jeblount@gmail.com
Tik-tok: MindoverMecia
Instagram: LoveMecia
Melissa:
Superprof: http://tinyurl.com/4tpkmb2u
Fernette Eide interview on the podcast:
http://tinyurl.com/4ypjs7kw
Coaching Dyslexia in the workplace: https://www.dyslexiawork.com/
Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/
Bulletmap Academy Page: https://bulletmapacademy.com
BulletMap Academy Courses: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/courses
Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/
Show notes: https://bulletmapacademy.com/blog/139/
Interested in being a guest? Email us at info@bulletmapacademy.com
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#64 Tip:Dyslexia and the importance of fast feedback when they learn.
#63 Tip:How prototyping ideas with children can help their dyslexia
#62 Tip:Feynman Technique: A technique we use to help children with dyslexia learn faster
#61 Tip:How to explain to a child how their brain works
#60 Tip:How working memory affects the five stumbling blocks of dyslexia
#59 Tip:The Origins of BulletMap Academy
#58 Tip:Darius' Dyslexia Assessment
#57 Tip:Thomas Edison: What lessons can we learn from his life?
#56 Tip:Biology, Dyslexia and Notes from audio
#55 Tip:Cooking and dyslexia: Creating innovative meals. Then forgetting the recipe?
#54 Tip:The real world implications of 3D thinking for dyslexia (Dyslexic Advantage Ch 6 p.53-56)
#53 Tip:How dyslexia can enhance 3D reasoning at the cost of 2D (Dyslexic Advantage Ch 6 p.51-53)
#52 Tip:Five Gears of Dyslexia: Reading, Writing, Remembering, Results and Organization
#51 Tip:Homeschoolers' advice to adjusting to remote schooling with dyslexia
#50 Tip:How the USA lockdown experience, remote schooling is affecting children with dyslexia
#49 Co-occurring visual problems that go along with dyslexia. Dr. Bhavin Shah
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