Dyslexia Doesn’t Work the Way We Thought It Did

“Dyslexia Doesn’t Work the Way We Thought It Did

Dyslexia is not just about reading, or even language. It’s about something more fundamental: How much can the brain adapt to what it has just observed?” Read the full article here: 

http://mentalfloss.com/article/93670/dyslexia-doesnt-work-way-we-thought-it-did

The Power of Different

“The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius” chronicles individuals with dyslexia and how they share many common traits and experiences, no matter their age or particular interests. These traits fall into four categories:

1.) Significant, and at times traumatizing, difficulty in school;

2.) Conscious or unconscious development of ‘work-arounds’ that allow them to navigate academia and the larger world;

3.) Gifts of creativity and insight that directly correspond with their brain differences;

4.) Tremendous drive and determination to put these gifts to use.

 

Do you recognize these traits in yourself or your loved one?

 

http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/latest/future-of-thinking-differently?platform=hootsuite

Remain vigilant, parents and teachers!

Remain vigilant, parents and teachers! From The Next Web – “YouTube Kids features some pretty disturbing content”: https://thenextweb.com/insider/2017/03/27/youtube-kids-features-pretty-disturbing-content/#.tnw_SHMn9yPL

Microsoft brings text-to-speech (and vice versa) to PC and Xbox One

Microsoft brings text-to-speech (and vice versa) to PC and Xbox One
https://thenextweb.com/gaming/2017/03/16/microsoft-brings-text-speech-vice-versa-pc-xbox-one/#.tnw_h6Gt3K45

Dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, dyslexia

The last of the four charts this week is dyscalculia – one that’s near and dear to my heart (and brain)! Often called “math dyslexia”, it shares many symptoms with dyslexia.

Dyslexia vs. dyspraxia vs. dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is closely related to dyslexia and dyspraxia. Compare the symptoms in this chart to the dyslexia and dyspraxia charts posted previously this week.

Dyspraxia vs. dyslexia

Compare this dyspraxia chart with the dyslexia chart I posted yesterday. There are interesting similarities and differences.

Handy dyslexia chart

Wise words from famous dyslexic Richard Branson:

Goodbye, winter! Hello, spring!