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Great Canadian Dyslexic: Dr. Angus Reid
Name Angus Reid Birth Regina, Saskatchewan — December 17, 1947 Current home: Vancouver, BC Profession […]
Monday motivation: The Fonz, a Beatle and a pig(sy)
What does the Fonz, a Beatle and a Pig(sy) have in common? They’re all incredibly […]
Dyslexia self-acceptance in five stages
A 20-year study, released in 2002, found that dyslexics who accept their dyslexia and reframe […]
Monday motivation for dyslexics and those who love us
Need a shot of positivity with your Monday coffee? Keep reading! For dyslexics and our […]
What type of dyslexic are you? Candid, closet or confused?
A 2009 study found that the majority of adult dyslexics hide their dyslexia. Why? To […]
“Hacking” the dyslexic brain
Inventors have long been experimenting with technology to make reading and learning […]
The dyslexic journey: Not all those who wander are lost
I love this quote because it describes exactly how I feel about being dyslexic. My […]
Sunday book review: Dyslexia is my superpower (most of the time)
My own daughter taught me: dyslexic children are very good at telling you what they need to learn. Margaret Rooke’s book “Dyslexia is my superpower (most of the time)” gives these kids a voice. We need to listen.
When I tell you I’m dyslexic as illustrated in owl photos
In the time it takes to say “I’m dyslexic,” I go from being a “normal” person” to being a “disabled,” “special” and occasionally even “cool” person in your eyes. Your reaction and how it makes me feel.
Using neuroscience to design effective reading programs: An interview with Dr. Devin Kearns
Education researchers like Dr. Devin Kearns are using neuroscience to design reading programs that work specifically for the dyslexic brain.
