Krista Gauthier's guest appearances

Krista Gauthier

Dyslexia Is Our Superpower Podcast

More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child

Christopher Lochhead

Chris Hill

John Demartini

Paul Rabil

Susan G. Komen

Ben Kilham

Neville Wright

Ashley Roberts

Maura Sweeney

Liz Miele

Jason Cook

John Gordon

Lois Letchford

Sharon Taylor

Nancy Brinker

OwlTail

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Krista Gauthier about Dyslexia and STEM. Krista is the executive director of Sliding Doors where they give students with dyslexia the opportunity to explore STEM that they may not otherwise receive in the typical school setting. They also offer a component of teaching to educators by way of seminars through Dyslexic Edge Today you will learn:   What STEM stands for  Why students with dyslexia are often excluded from STEM opportunities and what effect that may have on a student. The kinds of programs offered at Sliding Doors  The link between ADHD, dyslexia, and STEM.    Links and Resources: Sliding Doors: https://www.sdsquared.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDSquaredLC/   Dyslexic Edge: https://www.thedyslexicedge.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedyslexicedge     Make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode! Website: http://www.readingllcenter.com  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readingllcenter  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/readingllcenter  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlbl8Ea8DJFADaNU9ZK1Vw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reading-and-language-learning-center

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Krista Gauthier about Dyslexia and STEM. Krista is the executive director of Sliding Doors where they give students with dyslexia the opportunity to explore STEM that they may not otherwise receive in the typical school setting. They also offer a component of teaching to educators by way of seminars through Dyslexic Edge Today you will learn: <ul><li>What STEM stands for </li> <li>Why students with dyslexia are often excluded from STEM opportunities and what effect that may have on a student.</li> <li>The kinds of programs offered at Sliding Doors </li> <li>The link between ADHD, dyslexia, and STEM.</li> </ul> Links and Resources: <ul><li>Sliding Doors: <a href="https://www.sdsquared.org/about-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sdsquared.org/</a> <ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SDSquaredLC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SDSquaredLC/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Dyslexic Edge: <a href="https://www.thedyslexicedge.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thedyslexicedge.org</a> <ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedyslexicedge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thedyslexicedge</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Make sure to subscribe and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode! <ul><li>Website: <a href="http://www.readingllcenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.readingllcenter.com</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/readingllcenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/readingllcenter</a> </li> <li>Instagram:<a href="http://www.instagram.com/readingllcenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.instagram.com/readingllcenter </a></li> <li>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlbl8Ea8DJFADaNU9ZK1Vw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlbl8Ea8DJFADaNU9ZK1Vw</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reading-and-language-learning-center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reading-and-language-learning-center</a></li></ul>

Dyslexia and Stem with Krista Gauthier

"Reading as a measure of intelligence is a cultural phenomena. So this idea that there is something wrong with your child because they can't read is culturally dictated and nothing to do with their intelligence. So let go of that as a measure and think about all the strengths." -Krista Gauthier

"Reading as a measure of intelligence is a cultural phenomena. So this idea that there is something wrong with your child because they can't read is culturally dictated and nothing to do with their intelligence. So let go of that as a measure and think about all the strengths." -Krista Gauthier

Episode 63: Sliding Doors Founder Krista Gauthier shares her insights as a parent of a dyslexic as well as how her family's personal experience led her to creating the non-profit aimed to help dyslexic kids excel.