Dyslexia the Gift Blog

Because Every Day is Not the Same

Posted on June 16, 2023July 7, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Many neurodivergent people have skills that fluctuate from day to day. This comes often in IEP meetings that I’m sitting in.

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Little Hands, Big Goals

Posted on June 9, 2023June 3, 2023 by Tracy Doyle

Did you know that the bones in our hands and wrists are not fully developed until late adolescence? Yet we

Why the dyslexic brain is misunderstood

Posted on June 2, 2023May 24, 2023 by DDAI

This video explores the unique characteristics of dyslexic brains. It highlights research findingsabout cognitive strengths like visuo-spatial processing, narrative memory, problem-solving, and reasoning.

Dyslexia and Reading Science

Posted on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 by Abigail Marshall

Dyslexics learn differently. That’s pretty much baked into the definition of dyslexia. Dyslexia is not the result of poor teaching, nor is it the same as reading failure.

Letter Reversals

Posted on May 19, 2023April 11, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

It is extremely common and normal for children to reverse or invert letters when they are learning to write, or

ADHD Test: the Hyperactive and Impulsive Subtype

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 by Arije-Aike de Haas

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition that affects individuals of all ages. In this video, we dive

Why Clay?

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by Tracy Doyle

Why do we use clay with the Davis Method? At the heart of reading difficulties are often “sight words.” These

When the “Evidence” doesn’t fit

Posted on April 28, 2023April 27, 2023 by Jo Hainsworth

What truly constitutes an evidence-based approach for a neurodivergent population? An evidence-based approach is important so that those looking into

Keyboarding Skills vs Cursive Writing

Posted on April 21, 2023March 28, 2023 by Sharon Roberts

Few people still write with pen and paper, let alone in cursive script. However, researchers believe that cursive writing is important to cognitive development and the brain’s sensory motor region.

Just Not Paying Attention

Posted on April 14, 2023April 2, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

I walk into the classroom and sit down beside the child who’s on my caseload. We’re only supposed to work on handwriting, but she’s struggling in every way.

Breaking the Procrastination Cycle

Posted on April 7, 2023April 2, 2023 by Arije-Aike de Haas

If you have ADHD or dyslexia, you may be familiar with the struggle. Procrastination seems to be common in neurodiverse

Finding the Invisible Dyslexic

Posted on March 31, 2023March 26, 2023 by Sharon Roberts

Sometimes the symptoms of dyslexia are obvious, sometimes not. There is a huge population whom I refer to as “the invisible ones”. I happen to be one of them.

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