Speech, Reading & the Root of Learning Struggles with Rebecca Iwanczyk, SLP – Episode 6

What if a child’s struggles with reading, attention, or behavior weren’t about effort—but about how their brain processes language and information?

In this episode of Roots to Reason, Michelle Hecker Davis sits down with speech-language pathologist Rebecca Iwanczyk, owner of the Speech Language Reading Center in Chattanooga, to explore how underlying language, processing, and cognitive differences can impact learning and development.

Rebecca shares how comprehensive testing—including cognitive, academic, and behavioral insights—can uncover the root causes behind challenges like dyslexia, speech delays, and learning disabilities. She explains how these struggles often show up as behavioral issues, low confidence, or avoidance—when in reality, the child simply needs the right support.

The conversation highlights the importance of early intervention, collaboration among professionals, and helping both children and parents understand why challenges are happening. Because when we shift from guessing to understanding, everything changes.

ABOUT THIS GUEST: Rebecca Iwanczyk is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience and the owner of the Speech Language Reading Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She specializes in working with children and young adults ages 3–21, focusing on speech, language, reading, and learning challenges. Rebecca is passionate about identifying the root causes of difficulties through comprehensive testing and individualized care, while collaborating with families and other professionals to support each child’s unique developmental journey.

CONNECT & LEARN: Speech Language Reading Center 📍 Hixson, Tennessee 🌐 chattanoogaspeech.com 📚 Free dyslexia resources: nessy.com (free PDFs for understanding dyslexia and learning differences)

Hosted by Michelle Hecker Davis and Powered by LearningRX Chattanooga: https://www.learningrx.com/chattanooga-east/

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