123. Dyslexia in Adolescence & Beyond: Recognizing Struggles, Building Support, and Empowering Students with Mallary Lattanze (Dyslexia Awareness Month)

Dyslexia doesn’t end in elementary school. So what happens when students with dyslexia enter middle school, high school, college, and eventually the workforce?

In this special Dyslexia Awareness Month bonus episode, I’m joined by Mallary Lattanze, a Certified Academic Language Therapist, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, and Vice President of School and District Partnerships at Neuhaus Education Center, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about navigating dyslexia beyond the elementary years.

Mallary opens up about her own experiences growing up with dyslexia – from struggling academically and emotionally to navigating high school and college without the accommodations and support she needed. Despite the challenges, her journey ultimately led her to a career in education and a mission to become the person she needed when she was younger.

We explore how dyslexia can continue to impact adolescents and young adults, the warning signs educators may overlook, and the importance of balancing academic expectations with meaningful accommodations and support.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mallary’s personal journey with dyslexia and how it shaped her career as a dyslexia therapist
  • Overlooked signs of dyslexia in adolescents, including masking, spelling difficulties, and discrepancies between oral and written language
  • The academic and emotional challenges that can emerge as reading and writing demands increase
  • Why explicit instruction in language structure and morphology matters for older learners
  • Practical classroom supports, accommodations, and assessment strategies that help students access learning
  • The importance of self-advocacy and preparing students with dyslexia for college and adulthood
  • How supportive educators and families can influence a student’s confidence, identity, and future

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