The Perfect IEP
While I was writing some goals for a student’s IEP, I thought about what it would look like in a world where we had developed the system differently.
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Tag: neurodiversity
Neurodiversity and Learning to Read
Ever wondered about the incredible differences between a dyslexic brain and a neurotypical brain? Let’s dive into the uniqueness and explore why dyslexic learners my struggle with traditional phonics.
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Unlocking Potential: Managing Neurodiverse Teams
In this 30-minute session, we look at two areas of common challenge when managing neurodiverse teams – Time Management and
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Because Every Day is Not the Same
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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Why the dyslexic brain is misunderstood
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.
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Unwrapping the Gift of Dyslexia
I am pretty sure that Ron Davis was the first person to call dyslexia a gift, when he published his book The Gift of Dyslexia in 1994. Nowadays, many people talk about dyslexia’s gifts, but what is it?
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Dysfunctional Science
And how some researchers are starting to get things right (2022 update). Dyslexic differences reflect underlying mental strengths, not brain defects.
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My Dyslexic Life: Two Dyslexic Minds
My son is very dyslexic, as am I, but we do have different strengths and weaknesses. Not every dyslexic is the same or has the same challenges.
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The Dyslexic Variation
‘Its only consistency is its inconsistency.’ Universally, this is one of my favourite lines and sayings. It optimises and appropriately
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