Why Dyslexics Flip Words and Letters
Why do dyslexics flip words and letters? The reason lies in a perceptual talent, which is the gift of dyslexic thinking.
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Fast Thinking, ADHD and Dyslexia
ADHD has been on the rise in recent years. Many students with ADHD also have reading issues that schools may overlook.
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Thoughts without Words
When I think to myself I do not think with an inner dialogue. My thoughts don’t sound like words until I translate them. When I want to talk or write, I have to slow down to do it.
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Do it Now!
Leaving the Best for Last or just Procrastinating? Procrastination is caused by the same things it creates: stress and anxiety. We avoid tasks because they overwhelm us in the moment and avoidance feels good momentarily.
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Why Dyslexics Struggle with Small Words
Why do dyslexics struggle with the high-frequency sight words more than long complex words? Axel Gudmundsson, director of Gifted Dyslexic explains the reasons.
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Do you have Test Anxiety?
Test Anxiety can have a serious negative impact on your performance. But at the same time, feeling a bit nervous before a test is normal. So, at what point should you really start taking it seriously?
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The Power of Change
I was 17 when I first watched Charly – a “fantasy” film about an intellectually disabled man who had undergone an experiment giving him the intelligence of a genius. Was this a foreshadowing of things to come?
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Neurodiversity and Learning to Read
Ever wondered about the incredible differences between a dyslexic brain and a neurotypical brain? Let’s dive into the uniqueness and explore why dyslexic learners my struggle with traditional phonics.
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The Boy, The Whale, and The Hermit Crab
Book Review: The Boy, The Whale, and the Hermit Crab, A story to help children understand their dyslexia with reading and writing and how to use their secret superpowers.
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Facilitation – Making it Easy
The dictionary defines facilitate as “to make easier or less difficult: help foward”. A look at how and why a Davis program differs from teaching or tutoring.
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Recess and Self-Regulation
Imagine a situation where children are required to stay in one place and eat no food every day for hours on end. To mitigate this, they’re allowed to have one small snack. Some children do okay, but others continue to complain of hunger…
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One More Thing to Try
Frustration. Irritation. Tears. And not just your child’s. Learning difficulties affect the whole family– especially the dedicated parents who are trying so hard to help.
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