When the “Evidence” doesn’t fit
What truly constitutes an evidence-based approach for a neurodivergent population? An evidence-based approach is important so that those looking into
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Category: Research
Breaking the Procrastination Cycle
If you have ADHD or dyslexia, you may be familiar with the struggle. Procrastination seems to be common in neurodiverse
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“Evidence Based” — But does it work?
Parents seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work?
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Mental Imagery and Reading Comprehension
Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.
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Educational Bias and Dyslexic Learners
Researchers know that dyslexics learn to read differently, but schools continue to focus on children’s weaknesses rather than their strengths.
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Dyslexia and ADHD: Which Is It or Is It Both?
A close look at six symptoms of ADHD and how they overlap with dyslexia. Do they share the same cause?
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Unwrapping the Gift of Dyslexia
I am pretty sure that Ron Davis was the first person to call dyslexia a gift, when he published his book The Gift of Dyslexia in 1994. Nowadays, many people talk about dyslexia’s gifts, but what is it?
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Dyslexics Feel More!
Researchers working with children found that we dyslexics seem to be highly sensitive and attuned to our social environment. This can be a strength, a benefit of having dyslexia; however, this might also be the reason why we are more prone to feelings of anxiety or sadness.
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Are You Dyslexic? (a test for adults)
A quick, interactive overview of key questions used to diagnose dyslexia.
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Dysfunctional Science
And how some researchers are starting to get things right (2022 update). Dyslexic differences reflect underlying mental strengths, not brain defects.
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The Mindsets of Successful Dyslexics
What research can tell us about the key traits of successful dyslexic adults.
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Reading for Understanding – The Dyslexic Way
New research shows that in untimed conditions, dyslexic university students have markedly better comprehension skills than others.
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