News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
Explaining dyslexia is often done by focusing only on the dyslexic person. But understanding the role of the social environment is important because it makes us realize that we are not the problem.
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Perfectionism and dyslexia are connected. Perfectionism seems to develop during childhood when acceptance, approval, and affection are lacking.
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Sharing how to learn words and language through meaning first. This clay model created by an adult client shows the meaning of ‘onto’ beautifully and with a sense of movement,
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Dyspraxia affects your everyday life also in adulthood. This dyspraxia test for adults can be a good start to discovering
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This is my personal experience with dyslexia. It should give you an idea of what it is like to be
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If you are finding yourself struggling in your relationships it could be down to your dyslexia. Neurodiversity affects all areas of your life, not just reading and writing.
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Chat GPT is probably the next big technological advancement that will make the lives of dyslexics a lot easier. It
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A close look at six symptoms of ADHD and how they overlap with dyslexia. Do they share the same cause?
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A quick, interactive overview of key questions used to diagnose dyslexia.
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What research can tell us about the key traits of successful dyslexic adults.
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A look at three research-based, effective strategies for increasing self-confidence.
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Over the years I have confronted two persistent myths about dyslexia. These myths seem contradictory, but both are based on a misunderstanding of dyslexia. And both also stand in the way of dyslexic children receiving meaningful and effective help.
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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.
Dyslexia’s Ongoing Impact in Adulthood
Explaining dyslexia is often done by focusing only on the dyslexic person. But understanding the role of the social environment is important because it makes us realize that we are not the problem.
Constructive Feedback
Receiving comments, advice, pointers and feedback is an immensely important part of human learning and development.
Sam’s Davis Program
Sam is nearly thirteen, and despite having been in an intensive, structured literacy programme twice a week for over six years, he only had 10-15 sight words. I was desperate and couldn’t think how to help him.
The “Science of Reading” and Davis Methods
When something is backed by science, it implies “proof“. There are various ways this is done but in the areas of social science, evidence-based methods are used .and hence the term “Science of Reading” has emerged.
