Category: Dyslexic Talents

Dyslexic Identities – How do you see yourself?

Posted on February 19, 2021December 28, 2020 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Researchers identified three different types of dyslexic identities. The first group sees themselves as differently enabled. In a group with

Dyslexia and Emotional Intelligence

Posted on February 12, 2021February 7, 2021 by Hayley Butcher

Do dyslexics have higher levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others? If so, what is the source if these strengths?

Is Dyslexia A Disability? Why Not to Trust the Label

Posted on January 22, 2021December 22, 2020 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Is dyslexia a disability?” Yes, officially dyslexics carry the label “disabled.” Dyslexia is explicitly mentioned as a disability in the

Ten Tips for Dyslexic Success

Posted on January 1, 2021September 27, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

To help and support fellow dyslexics, I have developed a ten-point checklist for success.

Strengths Versus Weaknesses

Posted on December 4, 2020December 6, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

So often when reading about dyslexia one reads and hears only the negative impacts, the struggles and difficulties dyslexic individuals

Why Dyslexics Don’t Have A Bad Memory: Research vs Myth

Posted on November 20, 2020November 18, 2020 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Maybe you’ve heard it before– “Dyslexics have a bad memory”–but this isn’t completely true. Let’s look to science (Baddeley’s model

How to Reframe Dyslexia: An Exercise

Posted on October 30, 2020September 23, 2020 by Arije-Aike de Haas

The way we think about our past experiences as dyslexics can really shape who we believe we are and how

The Creativity Continuum

Posted on September 4, 2020July 27, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

The word creative is a real overarching umbrella term; taking on multiple meanings and associations. Artistic, inventive, innovative, imaginative, identifying

A Recipe for Empowerment

Posted on July 31, 2020June 27, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

Work ethic, perseverance, and motivation are excellent tools for building success and achievement throughout our daily lives. These factors are

Dyslexic Strengths – Test your Dyslexic Advantage

Posted on July 10, 2020September 23, 2020 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Arije-Aike de Haas is a dyslexic researcher studying educational sciences at a German university. He has designed this simple test

The Dyslexic Variation

Posted on May 29, 2020May 24, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

‘Its only consistency is its inconsistency.’ Universally, this is one of my favourite lines and sayings. It optimises and appropriately

Dyslexic Strengths, from Made By Dyslexia

Posted on January 3, 2020January 4, 2020 by DDAI

Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics. They work to help the world understand dyslexia by