0:00 – The Joy of School Visits
Christa shares how school visits light her up—especially when kids proudly shout, “I’m dyslexic too!”
0:50 – Meet the Hosts & Purpose of the Podcast
Megan and Aaron introduce the podcast’s mission: real stories, real struggles, and a supportive dyslexia community.
2:00 – Christa’s Early Diagnosis Story
Christa reflects on being diagnosed at age 7, loving the testing process, and the role her teacher and mom played.
6:30 – The Emotional Weight of Pull-Outs and IEPs
From smaller spelling lists to growing anxiety, Christa describes the quiet shame and internalized stress of early schooling.
10:15 – Hiding, Cheating, and Masking in School
A powerful discussion on the coping strategies dyslexic students use—like faking being busy, dodging reading, and changing grades.
13:45 – The Inner Voice: “You’re Not Smart Enough”
Each host shares the destructive self-talk rooted in dyslexia—and the long journey to reframe it.
20:00 – Schools Still Don’t Get It
A fiery conversation about how current classrooms continue to traumatize kids by failing to understand dyslexia.
29:00 – College, Panic, and Finally Getting Support
Christa recounts her panic attack in college Spanish, how she finally got accommodations, and what changed after that.
35:15 – Finding Her Power Through Art & Storytelling
From puppetry to published picture books, Christa describes how dyslexia shaped her creativity and purpose.
43:30 – Dyslexia in Daily Adult Life
Funny and frustrating moments—like reading labels, giving directions, or struggling to articulate simple tasks.
48:00 – Advice for Dyslexic Kids & Their Champions
Christa shares uplifting, practical advice for dyslexic individuals and their parents: know yourself, find your spark, and silence the shame.
51:30 – Final Thanks & Where to Find Christa’s Work
Gratitude for Christa’s vulnerability and links to her short film and picture books.
Krista Weltner
Partially Compensated: A Stop Motion Short Film about a Dyslexic Child Discovering Her Difference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dk1KAy16Fs
Krista’s Picture Book Series
https://www.kristaweltner.com/books
Dyslexia On Demand
https://dyslexiaondemand.com/
Book a consultation with Megan to discuss CALT therapy.
https://dyslexiaondemand.com/contact/
How Language Therapy is different from Tutoring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iorIqdcPb4
Advocate to Educate
https://advocatetoeducate.com/
Book a consultation with Eryn to discuss advocacy services.
https://advocatetoeducate.lawcus.com/a/f/AbCIGqxFGJFdvkufhJGmcJwdGDEybzyzpzDi
https://dont-call-on-me-cfae.podcastpage.io/
https://www.dyslexiaondemand.com
https://www.advocatetoeducate.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-call-on-me/id1771523197
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpz68Hj8P0Z5L_YI3LafAcw
https://www.altaread.org
https://www.copaa.org
https://dyslexiaida.org/
https://www.decodingdyslexia.net/
https://improvingliteracy.org
https://intensiveintervention.org/
https://www.wrightslaw.com/
https://scottishriteforchildren.org
https://dyslexiaondemand.com/webinars/
https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaondemand/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexiadiva
https://www.diagnostic-learning.com