What is Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia?
Every human being is unique, with different strengths, challenges
and qualities. The same is true of every dyslexic thinker.
Every human being is unique, with different strengths, challenges
and qualities. The same is true of every dyslexic thinker.
No two dyslexics are the same!
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Strengths
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Challenges
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Qualities
What is Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia?
Every human being is unique, with different strengths, challenges and qualities qualities. The same is true of every dyslexic thinker.
Every human being is unique, with different strengths, challenges and qualities qualities. The same is true of every dyslexic thinker.
No two dyslexics are the same!
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Strengths
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Challenges
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Qualities
Possible strengths of a dyslexic learner
Visualising
interacting with space, senses, physical ideas and new concepts
interacting with space, senses, physical ideas and new concepts
Connecting
understanding self, connecting, empathising and influencing others
understanding self, connecting, empathising and influencing others
Exploring
being curious and exploring ideas in a constant and energetic way
Imagining
creating an original piece of work, or giving idea
a new spin
creating an original piece of work, or giving idea
a new spin
Communicating
crafting and conveying clear and engaging messages
Possible strengths of a dyslexic learner
Visualising
interacting with space, senses, physical ideas and new concepts
interacting with space, senses, physical ideas and new concepts
Connecting
understanding self, connecting, empathising and influencing others
understanding self, connecting, empathising and influencing others
Exploring
being curious and exploring ideas in a constant and energetic way
Imagining
creating an original piece of work, or giving idea
a new spin
creating an original piece of work, or giving idea
a new spin
Communicating
crafting and conveying clear and engaging messages
Possible challenges for a dyslexic learner
Possible challenges for a dyslexic learner
Dyslexics see things differently!
Dyslexics see things differently!
Dyslexics see things differently!
Dyslexics see things differently!
The uniqueness of individuals layered with the uniqueness
of each dyslexic makes defining dyslexia a challenge.
Worldwide there are many different definitions.
of each dyslexic makes defining dyslexia a challenge.
Worldwide there are many different definitions.
In the UK, significant organisations such as the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has adopted the Delphi definition of dyslexia.
In the UK, significant organisations such as the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has adopted the Delphi definition of dyslexia.
Nature
Nature
Manifestation
Manifestation
Impact
Impact
Variance and co-occurrence
Variance and co-occurrence
The nature and developmental
trajectory of dyslexia depend
on multiple genetic and
environmental influences.
trajectory of dyslexia depend
on multiple genetic and
environmental influences.
Dyslexia is a set of processing difficulties that affect the acquisition of reading and spelling. The most commonly observed cognitive impairment in dyslexia is a difficulty in phonological processing
(i.e. in phonological awareness, phonological processing speed or phonological memory). However, phonological difficulties do not fully explain the variability that is observed. Working memory, processing speed and orthographic skills can contribute to the impact of dyslexia.
(i.e. in phonological awareness, phonological processing speed or phonological memory). However, phonological difficulties do not fully explain the variability that is observed. Working memory, processing speed and orthographic skills can contribute to the impact of dyslexia.
In dyslexia, some or all aspects of literacy attainment are weak in relation to age, standard teaching and instruction, and level of other attainments. Across languages and age groups, difficulties in reading fluency and spelling are a key marker of dyslexia.
Dyslexic difficulties exist on a continuum and can be experienced to various degrees of severity. Dyslexia can affect the acquisition of other skills, such as mathematics, reading comprehension or learning another language. Dyslexia frequently co-occurs with one or more other developmental difficulties, including developmental language disorder, dyscalculia, ADHD, and developmental coordination disorder.
Dyslexic thinkers have some profound, potentially
game-changing advantages in today’s world.
To learn more about the value of dyslexic
thinkers in the workplace watch this video
game-changing advantages in today’s world.
To learn more about the value of dyslexic
thinkers in the workplace watch this video
Dyslexic thinkers have some profound, potentially
game-changing advantages in today’s world.
To learn more about the value of dyslexic
thinkers in the workplace watch this video
game-changing advantages in today’s world.
To learn more about the value of dyslexic
thinkers in the workplace watch this video
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do coloured glasses help dyslexic people?
Some dyslexic thinkers communicate that text appears to moveor is distorted. This is referred to as visual stress. A few people have reported that coloured tinted glasses or overlays for reading are help[fulin making the text clearer and move stable to read. Research into this is currently inconclusive.
My child was doing well in primary school. Why are they struggling now?
Some children have skills that help compensate for their difficulty and may not show signs of dyslexia until they are older when the demands of the curriculum become complex.
Some children have skills that help compensate for their difficulty and may not show signs of dyslexia until they are older when the demands of the curriculum become complex.
Can Dyslexia be cured?
Can Dyslexia be cured?
There is no ‘cure’ because dyslexia is not an illness. It is a different way of thinking and using the brain. However, with the right teaching, inspiration and emotional support all young dyslexics will thrive. They will learn to read, write and work to their strengths.
