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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Category: About Dyslexia
The Gift of Dyslexia: The Book that Completely Changed my World
After writing my first article on the Gift of Dyslexia blog, it was recommended to me to give the book
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Finding Your Special Kind of Smart
Book Review: Cartwheels, by Tracy Peterson with Sloane LaFrance. Parents often ask for help in explaining a diagnosis of dyslexia to very young children.
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My daughter’s dyslexia: My search for a solution
It 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.
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Dropping into Wonderland
I felt like I had dropped into The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland while doing my first case study for
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My Own Experience Growing Up Dyslexic
In this video I talk about my own experience growing up dyslexic, and why I became a Davis facilitator.
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Dyslexic Identities – How do you see yourself?
Researchers identified three different types of dyslexic identities. The first group sees themselves as differently enabled. In a group with
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Dyslexia and Emotional Intelligence
Do dyslexics have higher levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others? If so, what is the source if these strengths?
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Dyslexia Life Hacks – Hacks, Tips and Tricks for Dyslexics by Dyslexics.
My website, Dyslexia Life Hacks, shares various tools, tips and tricks that I have encountered over the years to assist
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Is Dyslexia A Disability? Why Not to Trust the Label
Is dyslexia a disability?” Yes, officially dyslexics carry the label “disabled.” Dyslexia is explicitly mentioned as a disability in the
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Davis programs: what is available and why do them
In this video I give an overview of the different types of Davis programs and the learning difficulties each program
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Ron Davis’ Discovery – 40 Years On
Forty years ago – in 1981 – Ronald Dell Davis stumbled on a breakthrough idea. Was there a way to turn his dyslexia off?
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