Autism Knows No Borders

How to Teach Autistic Children to Read, with Lois Letchford

11 Nov 2021

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Discover what’s possible when you redesign the approach. Originally from Australia and currently living in the US, Lois Letchford is the mother of three young men, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. She has also personally struggled with dyslexia her entire life; however, she now uses it to her advantage as a literary spokesperson for learners who have fallen behind in the traditional classroom. In her book Reversed: A Memoir, Lois tells the story of her son’s journey of learning to read. Through coaching and workshops at international conferences, TV appearances, and radio stations, she teaches educators and parents how to create flexible learning environments using comprehensive and innovative teaching methods. In this conversation, we discuss: What dyslexia is and how it affects Lois’ life Her sons’ autism and their interests How a teacher’s negative comment pushed her to become a reading specialist Some of the biggest mistakes educators make when teaching kids how to read The Deficit Theory Her teaching philosophy: MAPS Thinking outside of the box to teach autistic children how to read Tips to identify trauma in the learning environment To learn more about Lois Letchford, please visit loisletchford.com. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

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Autism Knows No Borders

How to Teach Autistic Children to Read, with Lois Letchford

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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