Category: Identifying dyslexia
F is for failure
“A child has to try and fail to read for several years before being diagnosed.” […]
“Hacking” the dyslexic brain
Inventors have long been experimenting with technology to make reading and learning […]
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.
Why we need to name dyslexia: BBC interview with Professor Maggie Snowling
What is dyslexia and why do we need to “name it’? A BBC radio 4 with Professor Maggie Snowling.
Top 18 in 2018: The year dyslexia pride was born
2018. It was a banner year for dyslexia awareness. The trend towards “neurodiversity”, “inclusion” and […]
6 things that scare dyslexics
It isn’t scary having dyslexia. What’s scary is the lack of understanding and support for […]
My mom, dyslexia and the #phonicsdebate
Summary: It’s nothing new that some reading experts blame parents for their children’s reading difficulties. […]
Author interview: Mary Avery Kabrich
When I’m writing, I usually listen to one song on repeat. Working on this interview […]
Book review: Learning to fly in Once Upon A Time A Sparrow
Have you ever looked up to see one little bird flying out of sync from […]
Book review: David Flink’s “Thinking Differently” educates and empowers
David Flink’s Thinking Differently (2014) is my favourite “parent/self help” guide to dyslexia and learning […]
