Category: First Person Accounts

How I found my new “normal”

Posted on September 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Kristiina Goyette

I had always thought Dyslexia was only reading letters or numbers backwards. I was in my 50’s when I realized that I had many of the characteristics.

Small Words and Punctuation

Posted on September 10, 2021September 5, 2021 by Christina Tan

I recently facilitated a 5-day Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme with an adult dyslexic. Diagnosed in primary school, she received short-term

Exposing The Imposter Syndrome

Posted on September 3, 2021August 22, 2021 by Hayley Butcher

The imposter syndrome is psychological phenomenon referring to internal thoughts of incompetence, feelings of being less intelligent, successful or even

How can I help others when I’m not perfect?

Posted on August 20, 2021August 22, 2021 by Almaz Wijkel

Can I help children with dyslexia, if I can’t write flawlessly? This is a question I asked myself after a

Learning disability or gift?

Posted on July 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Carl Nigi

Charlie came to me for a Davis Dyslexia program. Here is what he thinks about the Davis program and how it has helped him.

My Dyslexic Life -The To-Do List

Posted on July 9, 2021June 13, 2021 by Vanessa Victor

To-do lists have never worked for me. I always start with good intentions, and I do write lots and lots

Observing — Not so Easy?

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 by Tatyana Whitehead

Is it easy to observe? When I was in training to become a Davis Facilitator,, I learned how hard the role of observer can be.

Extraordinary Minds:

Posted on June 25, 2021June 23, 2021 by DDAI

This new video looks at the dyslexic mind and experience. The video combines live-action, interviews and animation.

My Dyslexic Life – Following Instructions

Posted on May 28, 2021April 21, 2021 by Vanessa Victor

A Trip to the Physio: In this segment I’m talking about how overwhelmed we can get when we have lots

My Dyslexic Life – Relationships

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by Vanessa Victor

Relationships can cause us huge stress or bring us great joy, and dyslexia does have an effect. One of the biggest areas of challenge for us is communication.

My Time With Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme

Posted on April 23, 2021August 24, 2021 by Matthew Head

After reading the book The Gift of Dyslexia, I felt the overwhelming need/urge to get myself on a Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme.

The Gift of Dyslexia: The Book that Completely Changed my World

Posted on March 26, 2021August 12, 2021 by Matthew Head

After writing my first article on the Gift of Dyslexia blog, it was recommended to me to give the book

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