News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
About two weeks ago, I wrote about a proposed revision to the DSM-V that retreats from an earlier draft proposal by
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Since starting nearly 5 years ago, I have been amazed at the number of labels we invent for the same
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Breaking the Code: A novel
Book Review: Breaking the Code by G.B. Mackenzie. This is a novel about a 12-year-old boy who is good at solving problems, but cannot read.
Small Words and Punctuation
I recently facilitated a 5-day Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme with an adult dyslexic. Diagnosed in primary school, she received short-term intervention
Exposing The Imposter Syndrome
The imposter syndrome is psychological phenomenon referring to internal thoughts of incompetence, feelings of being less intelligent, successful or even a
Are Dyslexic Accommodations Fair? Yes, Here’s Why
Studies have shown that some consider accommodations unfair, especially when the individual performs well. Still, there are many reasons why accommodations
How can I help others when I’m not perfect?
Can I help children with dyslexia, if I can’t write flawlessly? This is a question I asked myself after a conversation
