Social and Emotional Archives

The Visual Poetry of Rebecca Kamen

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Art, Being Dyslexic, Community, creativity, dyslexia, Gifted, Neurodiversity, VIsual

"It wasn't until I became a college professor myself that a friend and fellow teacher figured out that I had dyslexia... I go out in the world and learn through experience, such as talking to astrophysicists and neuroscientists in their laboratories." - Rebecca Kamen...

Supporting Young Dyslexics during the Pandemic

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Education, Learning, Modifications, Neurodiversity, Newsletter, Parents, School, Social and Emotional, Strategies

With all the continued upheaval due the pandemic, here's some advice for trying to keep the big picture of the coming school year. DYSLEXIC DEVELOPMENT HAS ITS OWN TIME TABLE There can be a very late bloom for a lot of the younger years for dyslexics - so don't...

Wellbeing: Managing Uncertainty

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | dyslexia, Neurodiversity, Newsletter, Parents, Social and Emotional, Strategies

This pandemic is battle of endurance - for mind as well as body. There is nothing that is certain...except for uncertainty. For many of us that includes what work, education, or free time will look like. As dreadful as all that seems, I do know that some members of...

Sports and Getting Outdoors [Premium]

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Neurodiversity, Premium, Sports

“He started swimming lessons when he was 3,” Terri says. “At the pool, his skills just grew and grew. By middle school he was one of the most valuable members of the swim team and the other kids looked up to him. Now in high school, Shawn still has to work hard at...

Creating An Environment That Works [Premium]

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Learning, Neurodiversity, Newsletter, Premium, Professionals, Social and Emotional

Sunlight, air, water, nutrients...we know these are the things that allow plants to grow and flourish, but what are the same essential factors for dyslexic students or employees? FLEXIBILITY AND SOME CREATIVITY Good environments for...

$Math Strategies Without Anxiety with Stanford Prof Jo Boaler$

Math Strategies Without Anxiety with Stanford Prof Jo Boaler

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Math, Neurodiversity, Newsletter, Social and Emotional, Strategies, Teachers, Teaching

If you anticipate working with a student on math this coming year, what approach will you take? Dr. Jo Boaler has tips that can help create a positive atmosphere for learning. https://vimeo.com/163871454 To read the entire handout...

The Strength Switch [Premium]

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | dyslexia, Dyslexic Advantage Magazine, Premium, Psychology, Social and Emotional, Strategies

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...

Cognitive Overload [Premium]

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Dyslexic Advantage Magazine, Learning, Neurodiversity, Premium, Social and Emotional

Here is a nice overview of cognitive load theory - the only downside is due to some ads, but that's YouTube for you. Everyone is susceptible to cognitive overload, but overload increases with stress (pandemic anyone?), younger age, and dyslexia. Some people...

Dyslexia and Perfectionism [Premium]

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, College, dyslexia, Dyslexic Advantage Magazine, Neurodiversity, Newsletter, Premium, Premium Content, Psychology, Research, Social and Emotional

For many, college is a "perfect storm" for personal stress. Reading and writing workloads may be astronomical, student and family expectations are high, and many students for the first time may be without personal and academic supports that allowed them to enter...

Dyslexic Strengths: Nonverbal Super Powers [Premium]

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Dyslexic Advantage Magazine, Dyslexic Advantages, Gifted, Neurodiversity, Premium, Premium Content

"Did you see how their finance person rolled her eyes when the marketing guy was talking?" she'd observe. "They're just not on the same page." Or she might explain why the no's they heard on various proposals could mean different things..." Michael Wheeler, from The...

Resilience and Emotional Intelligence

by Dyslexic Advantage Team | | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Dyslexic Advantage Magazine, Parents, Resources, Social and Emotional, Strategies

There's some great advice in this online webinar from Emotional Intelligence Coach (and also dyslexic!) Monique Wintle Camp. Some highlights: Be alert to signs of stress...