News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
Researchers working with children found that we dyslexics seem to be highly sensitive and attuned to our social environment. This can be a strength, a benefit of having dyslexia; however, this might also be the reason why we are more prone to feelings of anxiety or sadness.
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The imposter syndrome is psychological phenomenon referring to internal thoughts of incompetence, feelings of being less intelligent, successful or even
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The term resilience is one of those words we hear frequently, but can be hard to pin down, define and explain. It refers to the ability of an individual to process, cope and grow in difficult or challenging times.
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Brain researchers recently explored whether dyslexic children had stronger emotional reactions than non-dyslexic children.
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Do dyslexics have higher levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others? If so, what is the source if these strengths?
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So often when reading about dyslexia one reads and hears only the negative impacts, the struggles and difficulties dyslexic individuals
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Time Blindness
I could never warm up to Alice in Wonderland. It was too crazy, too frantic. Time in Wonderland seemed troubled; topsy turvy. Characters rushed around and a sense of haste…
Mental Imagery and Reading Comprehension
Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.
Frustration!
Imagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.
Educational Bias and Dyslexic Learners
Researchers know that dyslexics learn to read differently, but schools continue to focus on children’s weaknesses rather than their strengths.
Dyslexia and ADHD: Which Is It or Is It Both?
A close look at six symptoms of ADHD and how they overlap with dyslexia. Do they share the same cause?
