3.12 Harnessing the Power of Assistive Technology with Katie Larew
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In this exciting episode, we’re joined by Katie Larew for a conversation about using assistive technology to empower students with dyslexia!
Katie began her journey in the field of education in 2007 as a classroom Special Education Teacher in New Jersey. In 2014, she moved to San Diego, California, and worked as an Assistive Technology Specialist for a K-12 School District for eight years.
As a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional, Katie has worked with students from elementary school to college. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education as well as additional certifications as an IMSLEC-certified Orton-Gillingham Teacher and CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist. Katie also serves on the Board of The International Dyslexia Association, San Diego Branch.
Katie’s approach focuses on the student's unique strengths while finding tools to support specific areas of need. She provides customized step-by-step virtual training, professional development, and workshops for students, parents, and teachers throughout the world.
Connect with our guest, Katie Larew! Visit Assistive Technology for Dyslexia and find her on Instagram and Facebook.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 1.15 All About Accommodations for Dyslexia
- SETT Framework
- 3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention
- Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf
- 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching by Phillip Done
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For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest.
For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom.
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Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!
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