Category: First Person Accounts

Gifted with Dyslexia – Davis around the World

Posted on December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 by The Whole Dyslexic Society

This short, fun video from The Whole Dyslexic Society feature Davis Facilitators and some of their clients from different parts of the world.

Davis Authors Around the World

Posted on December 23, 2022December 14, 2022 by The Whole Dyslexic Society

Looking for information about Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism? Davis Dyslexia authors around the world share their published books and

My Dyslexic Life: Are you hiding your dyslexia at work?

Posted on December 9, 2022December 6, 2022 by Vanessa Victor

Did you know that three out of every four dyslexic adults in the workforce are hiding their dyslexia from their employers and coworkers?

Dyslexia and My Academic Life

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by Aurora Cruz

I knew I was different long before anyone informed me of a formal diagnosis. Letters never flew in the same way to me, the way so many of friends seemed to have effortlessly understood them.

Extraordinary Minds:

Posted on October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 by DDAI

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

Building Words and Confidence Together

Posted on September 30, 2022September 18, 2022 by Zoë Jones

Have you ever felt at odds with your own brain? I have; my name is Zoë and I’m 16. I am proud to have dyslexia but that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult.

Dyslexia – The Elephant in the Room

Posted on September 2, 2022August 18, 2022 by Carl Nigi

In this “Elephant in the Room” series, I define and address the “elephants” that are often so hard to find

My Dyslexic Life -How I Ended Up Upside Down At Pilates

Posted on July 22, 2022July 15, 2022 by Vanessa Victor

You may not realise that being dyslexic can affect your sense of direction, not only your left and right but also your ability to orientate your body in space!

How a Davis Program Turned my Son’s Life Around

Posted on July 1, 2022July 21, 2022 by Nicola Killops

The facilitator had his work cut out for him. He admitted that James was one of his most challenging students — essentially completely illiterate and autistic, albeit high functioning.

Embracing my Dyslexia

Posted on May 13, 2022April 25, 2022 by James Burnell

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.

My Dyslexic Life: Two Dyslexic Minds

Posted on April 15, 2022April 2, 2022 by Vanessa Victor

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.

What Dyslexic Math Professors can tell us

Posted on February 25, 2022February 24, 2022 by Abigail Marshall

New research explores the thought processes of dyslexic mathematicians — the strengths they share, and the challenges they encountered along the way.

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