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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Dr. Emily Levy, founder and director of EBL Coaching, to explore how customized, multi-sensory instruction can transform outcomes for students with dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences.

Emily shares:

• Why no one-size-fits-all works. With 22+ research-based methods in her toolkit, Emily explains why kids with unique learning profiles need a curriculum that’s both structured and flexible.
• The power of Orton-Gillingham. From tactile sand trays to skywriting, Emily breaks down how OG’s multi-sensory, step-by-step approach rewires how struggling readers decode and spell—helping not just kids with dyslexia, but any child who needs a foundation in literacy.
• Beyond the diagnosis. Emily shows how true progress comes from digging past labels and asking the real question: Which skill is this child missing right now—and how can we target it?
• Collaboration that works. By reviewing IEPs, conducting her own evaluations, and looping in teachers and therapists, Emily builds “Team Child” so parents never feel alone.
• Virtual vs. in-person. Pandemic struggles proved one thing: tech can bridge gaps. Emily shares how mailed manipulatives, interactive whiteboards, and one-on-one engagement make virtual tutoring effective—even for kids who once “hated Zoom school.”

Quote to tape on the fridge:
"Every child has gifts and strengths—and the ability to succeed in life. School may feel like the hardest stretch, but beyond it lies the golden end: thriving in who they are."

Whether your child has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or a rare genetic condition, Dr. Levy’s message is simple: with the right tools, teamwork, and individualized support, every child can move forward.

👤 About Dr. Emily Levy
A lifelong advocate for students with learning differences, Emily grew up immersed in special education—her mother founded a school for kids with disabilities in Florida. After an early career in finance, Emily pivoted back to her passion, earning her doctorate in special education and founding EBL Coaching, which now serves students in New York, New Jersey, and worldwide virtually.

🔗 Connect with Emily & EBL Coaching
Website: www.eblcoaching.com
Facebook: EBL Coaching
Instagram: @ebl_coaching
LinkedIn: Emily Levy
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