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Episode 112: Direct Instruction Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism How to Read with Lisa Gelberman

Episode 112: Direct Instruction Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism How to Read with Lisa Gelberman

We recently sat down with Lisa Gelberman, the founder and creator of Literacy Decoded. Here, Lisa shares her experience with direct instruction and the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach and how she uses them with students. We also discuss how to use the OG approach with different types of learners, how Lisa used the OG approach with her son, and information on Lisa’s program.

The Literacy Epidemic

Episode 051: The Literacy Epidemic with Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney is an expert in direct instruction and precision teaching. His work addresses the growing literacy problem, which he refers to as a global pandemic. We talk with Michael about the Follow Through Project, why the system won’t address the literacy problem, and what we can do as practitioners to make a difference.