The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil Required

By: Cheri Dotterer
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  • The Writing Glitch is brought to you by Dotterer Educational Consulting. Our Founder and Owner, Cheri Dotterer, is the host. Build courage, compassion, and collaboration to help students thrive and grow leaders that transcend a lifetime, regardless of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, using sensory-motor processing and neuroscience-based instructional interventions. No Pencil Required! We interview teachers, therapists, and parents about how they have seen a transformation in children having these disabilities and co-morbid conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They share how they help students grow and prosper. We believe we can grow 110 million leaders together by building skills, applying knowledge, and transcending futures. Join us to hack dysgraphia. No Pencil Required. Each episode contains one intervention to help you support students with writing challenges the next day you are in your classroom. These interventions are explicit, systematic, cumulative, and multisensory. They are designed to support ALL students through targeted, daily visual-perceptual, visual-motor, and memory interventions. These interventions benefit all students and harm none. All students have access to writing regardless of their status in the classroom. The interventions were created to take up to 30 seconds to 2 minutes of your classroom time. Strategic lesson planning increases classroom engagement. All interventions can be adapted for students with physical disabilities because they support the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and well-being of all students. In addition, these interventions impact all subject matter classrooms. Whether you are teaching English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, or art, these interventions will benefit your classroom atmosphere across ALL grade levels. You have put your blood, sweat, and tears into investing in your education and children. Don’t let a misunderstanding about this disability stop you from providing best practices. In case you don’t know me. I’m Cheri Dotterer, 2022 Dysgraphia Expert of the Year. This honor was bestowed on me by Global Health and Pharma Magazine. In 2023, they awarded my company the Best Dysgraphia Professional Development Program. It took challenges at home and on the job to wake me up to the impact dysgraphia has on all students. Struggling my entire life with communication issues, I was mistaken that only students with learning disabilities could have dysgraphia. My thoughts shifted when my gifted daughter asked for help with spelling. My son struggles with handwriting. Then, a parent asked me why her child could read and have trouble writing. Finding answers became the drive that gets me out of bed in the morning. It’s a big shock when you discover how pervasive writing difficulties are and how little people know about how to help–even OTs. I used to think I was the only OT who struggled with understanding dysgraphia. It turns out many have questions. Occupational, physical, and speech therapists are not trained to teach. Teachers are. Occupational, speech, and physical therapists are trained in neuroscience. Teachers are not. Let this podcast be your first line of defense to help your students transcend their learning disabilities. Show your school district how much you genuinely care about all of your students by sharing it with your colleagues. After each episode, I challenge you to share your key takeaway from the podcast in our FREE yet private community. Share your student wins. Get support on the challenges. Join The Writing Glitch Community. https://thewritingglitch.com/ Connect with Cheri at www.cheridotterer.com or info@thewritingglitch.com
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  • PlayRoly: How a Simple Game is Revolutionizing Early Reading: S3 E22

    PlayRoly: How a Simple Game is Revolutionizing Early Reading: S3 E22
    Jan 30 2025
    Is there a way to make early reading intervention fun, effective, and accessible for all children? PlayRoly is proving that the answer is yes!In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer sits down with Lisa Sturdy, founder of PlayRoly, to discuss how this free literacy tool is helping young learners develop phonemic awareness engagingly and playfully.**************************************************************************DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.*****************************************************************************RESOURCESPlay Roly: Available for free at www.playroly.comThe Pizza Problem: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem-ebookProfessional Learning Series: https://disabilitylabs.com/**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:30 Lisa’s background in commercial real estate and her transition to education02:34 The inspiration behind PlayRoly and why early intervention matters04:42 The challenges of early dyslexia intervention in Canada vs. the U.S.07:41 British Columbia’s new kindergarten screening initiative10:09 Expansion of structured literacy in Canadian provinces11:10 How PlayRoly works, including free access and app features14:37 Understanding phoneme blending and its role in literacy17:39 Writing integration within PlayRoly and its impact on literacy20:15 The role of movement in learning with PlayRoly (Roly ball activity)21:24 Lisa’s personal connection to dyslexia and supporting her family22:44 How teachers and parents can access PlayRoly****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************MISSIONDotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.************************************************************************WORK WITH US:Special Offer coming in January. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok:
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  • What If You Could Turn ANY Struggling Reader into a Confident One?: S3 E21

    What If You Could Turn ANY Struggling Reader into a Confident One?: S3 E21
    Jan 23 2025
    📚 Empower Struggling Readers with Confidence-Building ToolsWelcome to another impactful episode of The Writing Glitch! 🎙️ Join Cheri Dotterer as she sits down with Cigdem Knebel, founder of Simple Words Books, to uncover how decodable books transform how students with dyslexia and other learning challenges experience reading and writing.Are you ready to empower your students, children, or classroom with resources designed to build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning? 🌟 This episode is your ultimate guide!✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode📖 The Story Behind Simple Words Books: Discover how Cigdem’s journey as a mom of a dyslexic child inspired her to create decodable books that follow a structured scope and sequence.🧠 The Science of Decodable Texts: Learn how these resources align with proven reading and writing success methods.🤝 Building Inclusion in the Classroom: Find out how representation and adaptable tools can create an inclusive learning environment.🛠️ Practical Applications: Get tips on using Simple Words Books in classroom settings, occupational therapy sessions, and tiered interventions.🤩 Exclusive Collaboration: Hear about Cigdem and Cheri’s partnership to bring these tools to educators through the Relief in 3D Subscription Box.**************************************************************************DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.*****************************************************************************🛠️ Resources Mentioned🆓 Free Tools: Download phonics workbooks, comprehension guides, and decodable puzzles for free at Simple Words Books.🍕 The Pizza Problem: Explore Cheri’s $14.95 ebook to enhance pattern recognition and math skills. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem-ebook📦 Relief in 3D Subscription Box: A monthly box packed with tools for teachers, including Cigdem’s decodable books, practical worksheets, and fun surprises just for you! 🎁https://store.disabilitylabs.com/products/relief-in-3d****************************************************************************TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Cigdem Knebel.03:00 Cigdem’s journey from a mom of a dyslexic child to a publisher.05:09 The importance of representing neurodiverse characters in books.06:24 Explaining scope and sequence in decodable books.09:00 How schools and teachers utilize Simple Words Books.10:58 Linking reading to writing and building confidence in students.13:28 Free downloadable workbooks and how they integrate into OT sessions.20:00 The role of decodable puzzles and games in literacy development.28:48 Using decodable books in tiered interventions.32:00 Cheri and Cigdem’s partnership on the Relief in 3D subscription box.****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************MISSIONDotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.************************************************************************WORK WITH US:Special Offer coming in January. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB:
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    33 mins
  • Brain Hacks for Students: E3 E20

    Brain Hacks for Students: E3 E20
    Jan 16 2025
    Are you ready to transform the way you and your students learn? Get More Out of This Video:📚 Free Resources: Handout: https://www.cheridotterer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMPACT-Wednesday-01-2025-handout.pdf🎙️ Listen to Tier 1 Interventions Teach Math that Sticks! https://youtu.be/LtM-YH-yV1oIn this episode, we’re diving into Brain Hacks for Students that will help you unlock focus, boost engagement, and achieve flow states—the ultimate level of productivity and learning. Discover actionable tips grounded in brain-based learning, from leveraging movement and motivation to using neurochemical triggers for optimal focus. Whether you're a student, teacher, or educator, these strategies will revolutionize your approach to success in the classroom and beyond. Part 1 of this conversation is included in our sister podcast Tier 1 Interventions. 💡 What You’ll Learn:The science of flow states and how to access them.Proven brain-based learning hacks for better focus and memory.Techniques to create engaging learning environments.Don’t miss out on these powerful insights that could change how you approach learning forever!🎯 Join the conversation!Which brain hack are you excited to try? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Subscribe to both podcasts!Let me know if you'd like help with additional sections or promotional content!***************************************************************************DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.**********************************************************************GUEST RESOURCESStudent Workbook: https://realotsolutions.com/products/product-sm-sw?_pos=1&_psq=student&_ss=e&_v=1.0AplaTrangle: https://realotsolutions.com/products/product-sm-at***********************************************************************TIMESTAMPS01:00 What is IMPACT Wednesday? Connections to Saturday Math03:07 The Importance of Flow in Learning09:42 Anatomy of Learning: The Role of the Frontal Lobe18:37 Using Movement and Indirect Instruction26:49 Understanding the Brain in Flow States38:48 Neuroplasticity and Its Role in Learning44:15 The Neurochemical Cocktail of Flow51:22 Strategies to Trigger Flow in the Classroom56:34 Closing Remarks: Upcoming Events and Resources****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************MISSIONDotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.************************************************************************WORK WITH US:Self Study Dysgraphia Course: Dotterer Dysgraphia Method: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dotterer-dysgraphia-method*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG:
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So insightful and helpful.

A very helpful podcast. Too short, if anything! appreciated learning more about how I can help.my students.

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