Diagnosing Dyslexia: New Criteria, New Dyslexics?
In the mid-19th century, we defined dyslexia as an unexpected underachievement in otherwise intelligent individuals. The disagnosic statistic manual for
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In the mid-19th century, we defined dyslexia as an unexpected underachievement in otherwise intelligent individuals. The disagnosic statistic manual for
Continue readingBrain researchers recently explored whether dyslexic children had stronger emotional reactions than non-dyslexic children.
Continue readingThe sweaty palms…the flip-flopping stomach… the brain-fog… reading questions repeatedly. I wonder how many of you can identify with test-taking
Continue readingAfter writing my first article on the Gift of Dyslexia blog, it was recommended to me to give the book
Continue readingBook Review: Cartwheels, by Tracy Peterson with Sloane LaFrance. Parents often ask for help in explaining a diagnosis of dyslexia to very young children.
Continue readingIt all started with my daughter. In the third grade, a serious regression began: reading completely went wrong! She read the simplest early reader books and made tons of mistakes in every word.
Continue readingI felt like I had dropped into The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland while doing my first case study for
Continue readingIn this video I talk about my own experience growing up dyslexic, and why I became a Davis facilitator.
Continue readingResearchers identified three different types of dyslexic identities. The first group sees themselves as differently enabled. In a group with
Continue readingDo dyslexics have higher levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others? If so, what is the source if these strengths?
Continue readingMy website, Dyslexia Life Hacks, shares various tools, tips and tricks that I have encountered over the years to assist
Continue readingNOIT stands for natural orientation inducing tool. It’s a simple, wearable device that helps maintain a state of calm and focus.
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