![Preparing with Templates and Posters [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Templates-2-400x250.jpg)
When interviewing accomplished people of all sorts who are also dyslexic, there are some recurring themes – and one is, “I learned how to do the ‘dyslexic thing,’ you know, overprepare.” In some cases that means committing more hours to something – whether it was oral presentation or final project or job rotation. […]
"Overcoming fear is the first step to success..." - Richard Branson Richard Branson has pulled it off - the 70 year old made his own spaceport in New Mexico and hovered between the earth's atmosphere and outer space for a few minutes, achieving...
![Learning Irregular Words: Activities and Games [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Irregular-Words-e1628449891961-400x250.jpg)
Irregular words don’t fit the standard sounding out convention, but because they can occur commonly in text, they need additional practice to be recognized quickly. How do you help students practice, but not be guilty of “drill and kill”? Rote memorization is also difficult for many dyslexic students so that not only is repetition […]
![The Late Bloom [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/late-bloom-4-400x250.jpg)
The cognitive profile associated with dyslexia is the quintessential “late blooming” profile. There can be a lot of stress and angst that comes with late blooming, but the good news is that the bloom is a gift when it arrives. Here are some facts that are helpful to know about late blooming and […]
![The Strength Switch [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/strength-switch-4-400x250.jpg)
Lea Waters is a psychologist and author from Australia who has developed a helpful strategy to reframe and help common childhood challenges. She suggests 5 Questions to overcome a natural tendency to be negative. Here are the 5 questions. 1. Is It Strength Overuse? 2. Is It Strength Underuse? 3. Is it the Flipside […]
Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to chat with Sally Daunt, Chairwoman of the Music Committee of the British Dyslexia Association. We had been corresponding about dyslexia and choral groups and Sally had asked about how dyslexic strengths can manifest...
As things are opening up again, many will consider what they really want from their careers. If you haven't taken our job survey before, please consider doing it HERE. It is for dyslexic adults only. Here is the sampling of jobs from...
![Apps for Productivity and Organization [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Productivity-and-Organization-Apps-400x250.jpg)
How about apps for productivity and organization? Here are useful ones you can try. ToDoist is a popular to do list that is integrated with email, IFTTT, Dropbox, and Slack. It is free – premium and available on iOS and Android. For some people, free Google Calendar is sufficient. Just remember […]
![Multisensory Learning – Listen, Watch, and Do [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Multisensory-Learning-16-scaled-e1626615865398-400x250.jpg)
Multisensory learning is often considered the gold standard for dyslexic students. Technology can help by converting text to speech, adding pictures, or adding some action to what otherwise might be a passive task. READING When it comes to reading, early readers need to reliably hear sounds and associate them with letters, letter […]
![Dyslexic Talents in STEM: Chemistry [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Chemistry-3-400x250.png)
“Through most of high school, I hated math and science. It wasn’t until my senior year when I took AP statistics and AP chemistry that I discovered that I enjoyed solving challenging analytical problems. After I graduate in May, I plan to pursue a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering.” – Leah Harper Although chemistry […]
![Managing Information with Concept Maps [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Concept-Map-400x250.jpg)
Although many people may use the terms “concept map” and “mind map” interchangeably, mind maps tend to be simpler, relating information to a central topic, whereas concept maps seek to cover more complex subjects, relating different parts to each other. Concept maps can be used to simplify material because different information can be grouped together […]
![Hands-on Math and Games with Ronit Bird [Premium]](https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Math-Games-5-400x250.png)
Recently, I discovered the math activities of Ronit Bird. Ronit Bird is the author of several books about Dyscalculia. She has helpful tips for parents and teachers about concrete manipulatives and building up a sense of number through activities more than worksheets. I confess, I wish I had had this more when I was […]
