Dyslexia the Gift Blog

Finding the Invisible Dyslexic

Posted on March 31, 2023March 26, 2023 by Sharon Roberts

Sometimes the symptoms of dyslexia are obvious, sometimes not. There is a huge population whom I refer to as “the invisible ones”. I happen to be one of them.

A Challenging Math Program

Posted on March 24, 2023March 14, 2023 by Elena Nikulina

In a recent math program, I worked with a girl who seemed motivated, but overwhelmed by any mention of mathematical terms and numbers.

Too Hard, Too Soon

Posted on March 17, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

I walk into the classroom and sit down beside the child who’s on my caseload. We’re only supposed to work on handwriting, but she’s struggling in every way.

My Dyslexic Life: Are you hiding your dyslexia in your relationship?

Posted on March 10, 2023March 17, 2023 by Vanessa Victor

If you are finding yourself struggling in your relationships it could be down to your dyslexia. Neurodiversity affects all areas of your life, not just reading and writing.

Chat GPT: A Game-Changer for Dyslexics

Posted on March 3, 2023February 13, 2023 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Chat GPT is probably the next big technological advancement that will make the lives of dyslexics a lot easier. It

“Evidence Based” — But does it work?

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by Abigail Marshall

Parents seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work?

So your child hates to write?

Posted on February 17, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Some kids are interested in “writing” when they’re 2. They love letters and learn all the letter names and the

Making Better Choices

Posted on February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 by Dr. Naomi Fisher

It’s a common feature of the primary school classroom. The behavior chart on the wall, with children’s names on pegs.

Time Blindness

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by Sharon Roberts

I could never warm up to Alice in Wonderland. It was too crazy, too frantic. Time in Wonderland seemed troubled; topsy turvy. Characters rushed around and a sense of haste…

Mental Imagery and Reading Comprehension

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Abigail Marshall

Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.

Frustration!

Posted on January 20, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Imagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.

Educational Bias and Dyslexic Learners

Posted on January 13, 2023January 22, 2023 by Abigail Marshall

Researchers know that dyslexics learn to read differently, but schools continue to focus on children’s weaknesses rather than their strengths.

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