Dyslexia the Gift Blog

Dyslexia, AD(H)D or Learning Disability?

Posted on September 11, 2020August 25, 2020 by Carl Nigi

Confusion over terminology In this video I talk about the confusion that can arise over terminology and simplify it. Some

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

The Dress Rehearsal

Posted on August 28, 2020August 29, 2020 by Patrick Courtois

A Very Special Time In this unprecedented period in human history, children and students of all ages have never experienced

Phonological dyslexia? Not so much….

Posted on August 21, 2020September 20, 2020 by Abigail Marshall

Recent research studies cast doubt on the role of phonological processing difficulties in dyslexia. One study, from the UK, suggests

Disorientation and the Symptoms of Dyslexia

Posted on August 14, 2020August 13, 2020 by Carl Nigi

In this video, I talk about what Ron Davis discovered about his own dyslexia and how all the symptoms of

Finding Fluency

Posted on August 7, 2020September 19, 2020 by Abigail Marshall

All I wanted was for my son to become a reader. I wanted him to be able to read easily and automatically, without effort.

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

Video – Davis Programs Overview

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by DDAI

This 3-minute animated video produced by South African Davis Facilitator Rene Christiane provides an excellent introduction and overview of the

Who is Ron Davis?

Posted on July 17, 2020May 16, 2020 by Carl Nigi

In this video, I introduce Ron Davis, talk about his life, the genius of his discoveries, and how he developed

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

A Day in my Dyslexic Life

Posted on July 3, 2020August 7, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

The life of a neurodivergent can vary greatly. On some days outsiders may barely notice any outward neurodiverse traits or

Educational Bias and Dyslexic Learners

Posted on June 26, 2020August 7, 2020 by Abigail Marshall

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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