Ep209. ft. Faye Casell - The First-Grade Literacy Crisis: Why Struggling Readers Fall Behind and How Parents Are Taking Control (Part 1)

The literacy crisis starts earlier than most parents realize. And by first grade, many struggling readers are already fighting a battle no one has properly named. In this powerful conversation, Mike Llerena speaks with Faye B. Casell, certified academic language therapist, licensed dyslexia therapist, and founder of Home Reading Coach, about why so many children fall behind in reading before anyone takes action. We discuss dyslexia, early warning signs, the science of reading, teacher preparation gaps, phonics, oral language, and why “wait and see” can become one of the most dangerous phrases in a child’s education. For parents, teachers, and serious educators, this episode is a wake-up call. You want to know more from Faye Casell: Website: www.homereadingcoach.com Instagram and FB: @HomeReadingCoach You tube channel: https://youtube.com/@teachmychildtoread?si=c19pbjou-LeOrp8s The link for Reading Breakthrough, my therapist-coached and parent-led intervention is here: https://fayebankler.samcart.com/products/reading-breakthrough-level-1 Here is a link to the FREE Dyslexia Roadmap for Families e-book. There are lots of resources for parents and it answers many FAQs: https://fayeb...