life skills

Frustration!

Posted on January 20, 2023January 17, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

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.

The Mindsets of Successful Dyslexics

Posted on August 12, 2022July 10, 2022 by Arije-Aike de Haas

What research can tell us about the key traits of successful dyslexic adults.

Leaving Self-Doubt Behind

Posted on July 8, 2022June 23, 2022 by Arije-Aike de Haas

A look at three research-based, effective strategies for increasing self-confidence.

How a Davis Program Turned my Son’s Life Around

Posted on July 1, 2022July 21, 2022 by Nicola Killops

The facilitator had his work cut out for him. He admitted that James was one of his most challenging students — essentially completely illiterate and autistic, albeit high functioning.

IcanRead – A tool for dyslexic people

Posted on October 8, 2021September 21, 2021 by Adam Gustavsson

As a father of a dyslexic son, I have looked into many tools and supportive measures to help him with

Dyslexia Life Hacks – Hacks, Tips and Tricks for Dyslexics by Dyslexics.

Posted on February 5, 2021September 2, 2021 by Matthew Head

My website, Dyslexia Life Hacks, shares various tools, tips and tricks that I have encountered over the years to assist

Five Steps to Boost a Young Dyslexic’s Self-Confidence

Posted on July 7, 2016September 12, 2021 by Cigdem Knebel

Dyslexia, often described as a hidden reading disability, causes difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other

More than just a memory, it was an EXPERIENCE!

Posted on March 30, 2013September 14, 2021 by Cathy Cook

Frustrating. That’s it. Hugely frustrating dealing, with stereotypes and misperceptions that cloud the field of dyslexia. It’s the closed mindedness

Learning to pay attention early leads to long-term academic success

Posted on August 13, 2012September 14, 2021 by Abigail Marshall

Young children who are able to pay attention and persist with a task have a 50 percent greater chance of

Reader/Writers for Students – A blessing or a curse

Posted on June 27, 2012September 14, 2021 by Ann Cook

Recently I interviewed a young man who had successfully completed a degree at university. He was looking to pursue the

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