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The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil Required

The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil Required

By: Cheri Dotterer
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 The Writing Glitch is brought to you by Dotterer Educational Consulting. Our Founder and Owner, Cheri Dotterer, is the host. Build courage, compassion, and collaboration to help students thrive and grow leaders that transcend a lifetime, regardless of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, using sensory-motor processing and neuroscience-based instructional interventions. No Pencil Required! We interview teachers, therapists, and parents about how they have seen a transformation in children having these disabilities and co-morbid conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They share how they help students grow and prosper. We believe we can grow 110 million leaders together by building skills, applying knowledge, and transcending futures. Join us to hack dysgraphia. No Pencil Required. Each episode contains one intervention to help you support students with writing challenges the next day you are in your classroom. These interventions are explicit, systematic, cumulative, and multisensory. They are designed to support ALL students through targeted, daily visual-perceptual, visual-motor, and memory interventions. These interventions benefit all students and harm none. All students have access to writing regardless of their status in the classroom. The interventions were created to take up to 30 seconds to 2 minutes of your classroom time. Strategic lesson planning increases classroom engagement. All interventions can be adapted for students with physical disabilities because they support the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and well-being of all students. In addition, these interventions impact all subject matter classrooms. Whether you are teaching English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, or art, these interventions will benefit your classroom atmosphere across ALL grade levels. You have put your blood, sweat, and tears into investing in your education and children. Don’t let a misunderstanding about this disability stop you from providing best practices. In case you don’t know me. I’m Cheri Dotterer, 2022 Dysgraphia Expert of the Year. This honor was bestowed on me by Global Health and Pharma Magazine. In 2023, they awarded my company the Best Dysgraphia Professional Development Program. It took challenges at home and on the job to wake me up to the impact dysgraphia has on all students. Struggling my entire life with communication issues, I was mistaken that only students with learning disabilities could have dysgraphia. My thoughts shifted when my gifted daughter asked for help with spelling. My son struggles with handwriting. Then, a parent asked me why her child could read and have trouble writing. Finding answers became the drive that gets me out of bed in the morning. It’s a big shock when you discover how pervasive writing difficulties are and how little people know about how to help–even OTs. I used to think I was the only OT who struggled with understanding dysgraphia. It turns out many have questions. Occupational, physical, and speech therapists are not trained to teach. Teachers are. Occupational, speech, and physical therapists are trained in neuroscience. Teachers are not. Let this podcast be your first line of defense to help your students transcend their learning disabilities. Show your school district how much you genuinely care about all of your students by sharing it with your colleagues. After each episode, I challenge you to share your key takeaway from the podcast in our FREE yet private community. Share your student wins. Get support on the challenges. Join The Writing Glitch Community. https://thewritingglitch.com/ Connect with Cheri at www.cheridotterer.com or info@thewritingglitch.com2022-2023 Dotterer Educational Consulting Hygiene & Healthy Living Language Learning Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • The Glitch Was Never the Kids — It Was Us

    The Glitch Was Never the Kids — It Was Us
    May 1 2025
    After three seasons and a decade-long journey into the heart of dysgraphia, Cheri Dotterer records her final episode of The Writing Glitch. But this isn’t the end — it’s a beginning. In this emotional farewell, Cheri reflects on the reason she started the podcast, reads the powerful IMPACT Teacher Manifesto, and reveals the inspiration behind her next chapter.Learn how Esther’s story shaped Cheri’s own transformation, and how you — yes, you — are being called to rise, lead, and teach from a place of wisdom, not worksheets. If you’ve ever felt like your classroom could be more than standards and scripts, this episode is your invitation.👉 Download the IMPACT Teacher Manifesto [link in show notes] 📧 Email your story: cheri@cheridotterer.com 🎧 Stay tuned for the launch of a new and improved podcast, Fall 2025.**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:45 - Why I started The Writing Glitch02:30 - What was broken: It wasn’t the students03:40 - The glitch inside all of us04:20 - A look back: the Esther connection05:25 - Personal transformation through the hero’s journey06:20 - The IMPACT Teacher Manifesto (Full Reading)10:30 - What’s next: New podcast, new purpose12:10 - Calling all TpT Teachers: Let me share your journey13:05 - Introducing The Purpose-Filled Teacher podcast14:15 - From pressure to purpose: A new kind of classroom15:00 - Download the manifesto + share your story15:45 - Final farewell: “You were put here for such a time as this”****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer ***********************************************************************HASHTAGS#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast ★ Support this podcast ★
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    9 mins
  • Celebrating the 100th episode!

    Celebrating the 100th episode!
    Apr 24 2025
    In this reflective milestone episode, Cheri Dotterer, host of The Writing Glitch, celebrates the 100th episode by revisiting some of the standout moments from the past school year. From interviews with experts on dyslexia and dysgraphia to product reviews and real-world classroom insights, Cheri recaps the evolution of handwriting, learning disabilities, and educational innovations that have shaped Season 3. She also opens up about the future of the podcast—what’s next and why listener feedback matters now more than ever. If you've ever found value in these episodes, this is the one to share, celebrate, and reflect on.🌟 Highlights include:Key episodes on handwriting programs, IEP deep-dives, and classroom applicationsA behind-the-scenes look at sustaining a podcast in educationA call to action: Help shape the future of The Writing Glitch**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS00:00 - Welcome to The Writing Glitch: Season Recap00:45 - Kicking off the year with Learning Without Tears01:10 - Highlights from Casey Harrison (Season 3, Episode 5)01:30 - Nessie: Interview & Product Review (Episode 6)01:55 - What I learned from Nessie & Casey02:20 - Respiratory health in classrooms with Kirk Lundy (Episode 10)02:40 - Kelli Fetter’s handwriting-tutoring connection (Episode 12)03:00 - Size Matters Handwriting with Beth Moskowitz (Episode 13)03:20 - Deep dive into IEPs with Jen Porter03:35 - Lindsay Ball on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Episode 11)03:55 - Free preschool program: Play Roly04:15 - Rachel Specter: Making your program research-based04:40 - Writing Revolution Review (Episode 24)05:00 - Crafting Minds: Reading & Writing support05:15 - Marian Walman’s library-based nonprofit work05:30 - Episode 100: The GOW School with Mr. Munro05:50 - Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect Book Study with Theresa Rodriguez06:10 - A moment of realization: 100 episodes!06:30 - Podcasting reflections: Costs and commitments06:55 - What’s next? Uncertain future without support07:30 - Your feedback is crucial—what do YOU want to hear?07:50 - Upcoming episodes preview08:10 - Final message: Be brilliant. Be present. You were put here for such a time as this.****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok:
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    8 mins
  • Finding The Right School For Your Child With Learning Disabilities

    Finding The Right School For Your Child With Learning Disabilities
    Apr 10 2025
    In this inspiring episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer sits down with John Munro, Head of School at the GOW School—an internationally recognized boarding and day school transforming the lives of students with language-based learning disabilities. John shares the school's rich history, rooted in the work of Dr. Samuel Orton, and details the school’s signature Reconstructive Language (RL) curriculum that empowers students to master reading and writing through neuroscience-backed methods. Discover how small classes, structured literacy, a robotics program inspired by BattleBots, and deep staff-student relationships make GOW a hidden gem for students from around the world.https://www.gow.org/**************************************************************************TIME STAMPS01:00 GOW’s mission to transform life trajectories for students02:00 The meaning behind “ignite learning” at GOW03:00 John’s background and motivation for joining GOW04:00 The school’s 99-year history and founding story06:00 From boys-only to co-ed and its current demographics07:00 International student body and cultural representation08:00 Supporting English language learners with dyslexia09:00 Overview of GOW’s academic structure (6-day school week)10:00 Athletics and extracurriculars at GOW11:00 Outdoor education and unique enrichment offerings12:00 Day student experience mirrors that of boarders13:00 Faculty’s intensive involvement in student life14:00 Teacher commitment and long-term retention15:00 Academic calendar with built-in recharge breaks17:00 Handling breaks and student housing during holidays18:00 Personal boarding school connection and perspectives19:00 Transition to discussion about Reconstructive Language20:00 What is RL and how it originated at GOW21:00 Structure of the RL deck and how it builds reading skills23:00 Integration of RL with writing instruction24:00 Enrollment capacity and class sizes25:00 Robotics program and BattleBots championship success27:00 Admitting students who are a mission fit28:00 GOW as a college-prep school, not a therapeutic school29:00 Summer program overview: academics + camp fun30:00 How summer school feeds full-year enrollment31:00 Structured literacy benefits all learners32:00 Website and open house details33:00 The school’s four pillars: Honesty, Hard Work, Respect, Kindness****************************************************************************BOOKSHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...*****************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHEAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271fYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast*****************************************************************************FREE WEBINARSpecial Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com*************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Cheri Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDottererTikTok:
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    35 mins

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amazing.

loved it, listened to the techniques and everything makes so much sence thank you

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