News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
When children start school, they do not carry the labels dyslexia, nor ADHD, nor dysgraphia, nor dyscalculia. Where do these problems come from? What happens to cause a child to suffer and lose self-esteem?
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Are parent-child relationships growing toxic? What can we as parents do to take charge and end the conflict?
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We typically think in 2 ways: word thinking and picture thinking. Word thinking is simply thinking with the sounds of words in your mind.
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Help the Fingerprint for Success company uncover the unique talents of individuals with dyslexia by participating in their surveys.
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Dyscalculia is a condition that affects one’s ability to acquire arithmetic skills. Its root cause is the same as for dyslexia, a distortion in perceptions triggered by confusion.
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For me, prior to work with the Davis method for dyslexia, I thought of ‘orientation’ as the first days of
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Before I started my author’s journey, only three people knew I had dyslexia. I was always embarrassed about it and didn’t like to admit I needed help.
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The Picture Grammer app is a handy, image-based reference for dyslexics, visual thinkers, and those learning English as a foreign language.
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Over the years I have confronted two persistent myths about dyslexia. These myths seem contradictory, but both are based on a misunderstanding of dyslexia. And both also stand in the way of dyslexic children receiving meaningful and effective help.
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A look at four different ways that dyslexic adults respond to and cope with their dyslexia.
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My son is very dyslexic, as am I, but we do have different strengths and weaknesses. Not every dyslexic is the same or has the same challenges.
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Being confused and bewildered is one of my most common states of mind. I frequently find myself being confused about why I’m confused.
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