In this powerful conversation, veteran educator Lori Josephson breaks down what dyslexia really is—and how you can spot the early signs in your preschool and kindergarten students. If you’ve ever had a gut feeling that something was “off” with a student’s reading but didn’t know what to look for or how to help, this episode is your guide.In this episode, we'll talk about:The most common myths about dyslexia (and what to stop believing today).Early red flags to watch for in pre-K and K students.Why phonemic awareness—not rhyming—is the real key.What orthographic mapping means and how it affects struggling readers.Simple strategies you can use right now to support at-risk students.Show LinksLori Josephson: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook / Instagram / MediumCalling All Neurons BookScience of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook GroupInternational Dyslexia AssociationGAAB Early ScreenerWell ScreeningLadder of Reading by Dr. Nancy YoungJoin Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and FollowIf you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out! 

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