Advocating for dyslexic students – with Sabrina Fandell

As a dyslexic child, Sabrina Fandell had to sit in her school's book closet for her reading lessons. Now she sits on the Board of Directors of the International Dyslexia Association - Dallas Branch. She is passionate about fostering inclusive environments and advocating for neurodivergent students in school. During this episode, Sabrina talks about: Her experience growing up as a child with dyslexia, and as a parent of children who have dyslexia How advancements in technology and teaching methodologies can help students with dyslexia succeed in school Why she got involved with the International Dyslexia Association The complicated journey to get her son assessed for dyslexia and ADHD The fine line she walks as a parent when advocating for her son at IEP meetings Resources and advice to help parents support their children with dyslexia Learn more about the International Dyslexia Association Dallas Branch , their hotline and their scholarship program for dyslexia testing . Follow the International Dyslexia Association Dallas Branch on Facebook and Instagram . Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player.

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Advocating for dyslexic students – with Sabrina Fandell is an episode from Beyond 6 Seconds by Carolyn Kiel.

This episode is 35:03 long.

This episode was published on Oct 27, 2025.

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