Category: Identifying dyslexia
5 things a 12-year-old wants you to know about dyslexia
My 12-year-old daughter has a pretty kick-ass attitude about dyslexia. It’s more of a footnote¹ to […]
What barriers to equality do people with dyslexia face?
Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the UN reports that: “Persons with […]
Why our schools need to say dyslexia
Me at three. I remember this day clearly. I insisted on dressing myself. Mismatched mittens […]
My #dyslexia story. Something lost. Something found.
I was identified as dyslexic at the age of 49. It was like finding the […]
History of dyslexia: Life magazine 1944
On April 10, 1944, Life magazine published a feature article about dyslexia.
How i didn’t learn to read
I’m a child and this is how I learnt to read or you could say […]
Say dyslexia
It’s getting harder to ignore the growing number of dyslexia naysayers in the world. Educators and reading experts are meant to help us, but it hurts when they won’t say dyslexia.
2017: It’s time for change!
As a parent, I struggle daily to ensure my daughter gets the help she needs […]
Photo essay: Understanding dyslexia—the first Canadian conference
The first Canadian Dyslexia Conference was a who’s who of educators and literacy experts.
Support children with dyslexia: Sign the petition!
With early identification and effective teaching, dyslexic children can learn to read and succeed at […]
