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 […]
What is Neurodiversity?

By definition, neurodiversity simply means that there is a range of differences among how humans think. But the concept of neurodiversity is so much more than just a definition. It also represents the philosophy that these variations are normal. Generally, society as a whole has shifted toward greater acceptance of more subtle differences, like ADHD […]
Talking to Your Child About Learning and Thinking Differences

If you really think about it, we all have learning and thinking differences. No two people learn and think in exactly the same way. If they did, the world would be far less interesting. Still, whether or not your child has an “official” learning difference, it’s important to talk to him or her about these […]