What is Dyslexia?
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?
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!
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 British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
has adopted the Rose Report’s (2009) definition of Dyslexia.
has adopted the Rose Report’s (2009) definition of Dyslexia.
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed.
Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are not clear cut-off points.
Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are not clear cut-off points.
Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor coordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia. A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded interventions.
The BDA (2010) acknowledges the visual and auditory processing difficulties that some individuals with dyslexia can experience and points out that dyslexic readers can show a combination of abilities and difficulties that affect the learning process. Some also have strengths in other areas, such as design, problem-solving, creative skills and oral skills.
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
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.
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.
