Dyslexia the Gift Blog

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.

Confused About Confusion

Posted on April 8, 2022April 2, 2022 by Hayley Butcher

Being confused and bewildered is one of my most common states of mind. I frequently find myself being confused about why I’m confused.

The Value of Dyslexic Thinking

Posted on April 2, 2022March 31, 2022 by DDAI

Made by Dyslexia has joined with Sir Richard Branson to launch a campaign to recognise “Dyslexic Thinking” as a celebrated term and valuable workplace skillset.

Should you get a Dyslexia Diagnosis?

Posted on March 25, 2022March 27, 2022 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Are you on the fence about getting a dyslexia diagnosis? In this video, we go over some of the reasons why getting a dyslexia diagnosis can be a great idea.

Finding Sanctuary

Posted on March 18, 2022August 16, 2022 by Tamara Khabarova

An observation of our time: war and emigration are the most effective ways to lose weight. Where am I now in this world? Davis teaches that change happens to everything as the Earth turns. And this is the only thing that can be called stable.

The “Why Tyrannosaurus” Course for Parents

Posted on March 11, 2022March 3, 2022 by Richard Whitehead

Three years ago, I started work on a quick, simple but effective course for parents seeking insights, strategies, and support that would make them the best helpers they can be for their dyslexic child.

Drop Everything and Read for Dyslexia!

Posted on March 4, 2022February 27, 2022 by DEAR for Dyslexia

DEAR is a literacy challenge- it stands for ‘Drop Everything and Read’. But it’s not a way of reading that

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.

Language Learning for Dyslexics

Posted on February 18, 2022January 4, 2022 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Evidence-based learning tips Often we are told “learn this!” but normally nobody tells us how. With this video, I wanted

Roots of Dyslexia and ADHD

Posted on February 11, 2022April 2, 2022 by DDAI

Davis Facilitator Cala Dyck of Vancouver, Canada, created this 4-minute animated video to explain the causes of disorientation, and how

Comprehension Strategies win out

Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 by Abigail Marshall

Reviews of long-term effects of school-based reading interventions show that consistent teaching of comprehension strategies is more effective than explicit teaching of phonics.

Test Anxiety and Exam Phobia

Posted on January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 by Richard Whitehead

A free webinar for parents. Test anxiety and exam phobia can be debilitating for bright but struggling picture-thinking dyslexics. Find

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