Dyslexia and Difficulty with Short Words
One of the hallmark reading challenges for individuals with dyslexia is difficulty with the shortest words in a text. Sometimes, these words are misread. ‘The’ becomes ‘that,’ and ‘his’ becomes ‘this.’ Sometimes, readers just skip over these words altogether. This is perplexing to a lot of people. Shouldn’t the shortest words be the easiest to […]
How Dyslexia is Evolving
Dyslexia is an often misunderstood and misrepresented learning difference. Unless you have dyslexia, love someone who has dyslexia, or have an academic background in learning disabilities, you probably have some misconceptions about it as well. To make things more complicated, we are also consistently learning more about dyslexia through research. Here are some of the […]
6 Strengths of Dyslexia
It’s true that dyslexia often presents students with academic challenges. But the “learning disability” facet of dyslexia is only a small part of it. There are so many other characteristics of a dyslexic brain, and many of them are gifts. Here are some of the strengths many dyslexics share: Outside-the-Box Thinkers Individuals with dyslexia tend […]
Dyslexia and Emotional Intelligence
Most people associate dyslexia with letter reversal and reading difficulty. While these commonly appear in dyslexic individuals, dyslexia can affect so much more than just reading skills. Another common trait in dyslexic individuals is higher emotional intelligence. In a 2020 study done by the University of California, researchers found that children with dyslexia showed a […]
The Dyslexia Iceberg
Dyslexia is a common condition. But as common as it is, it also varies greatly from person to person. How it manifests in dyslexic individuals and how that manifestation affects academics and other areas of life widely differs. The “dyslexia iceberg” analogy visually represents the “obvious” traits that many (not all!) dyslexics share, as well […]
The Connection Between ADHD and Dyslexia
ADHD and Dyslexia are very different disabilities. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects students’ ability to read and write. ADHD is a neurological disability that affects executive functions like organization and focus. So if they’re so different, then why do the symptoms often look so similar? Common Symptoms: Distraction Both disabilities can cause students […]
The Science of Letter Reversals (and How to Fix Them)
One of the hallmark signs of a student with dyslexia is letter reversals. Some common letter reversals are lowercase b and d, m and w, and p and q. It’s true that this is a common obstacle for students with dyslexia. However, not all students with dyslexia reverse letters and not all students who reverse […]
It’ll All Be Okay with Chef Marc Murphy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhEstcEqP8o&list=PLkH_2Gx7Rou_yHoply-OhaZVQ5e83esoh&index=2 School is hard for so many students, and especially for children with learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or ADHD. However, academic challenges aren’t necessarily an indicator of a child’s potential for success. Unfortunately, this is a message that these students (and their parents!) don’t hear nearly often enough! Richard Branson struggled his way […]
Resources to Support Readers
Reading can be hard, but luckily assistive technology is here to help. Lots of kids need extra help with reading. For some it is because of a diagnosed disability. For others, it just takes extra time and practice to crack the code. And for many, this struggle can last well into teenage years (and beyond!). […]
It’ll All Be Okay with Michael Kirban
School is hard for so many students, and especially for children with learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or ADHD. However, academic challenges aren’t necessarily an indicator of a child’s potential for professional success. Unfortunately, this is a message that these students (and their parents!) don’t hear nearly often enough! Richard Branson struggled his way […]
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