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Question 3: Can you really help adults who have dyslexia too? Answer: Yes. Helping an adult with dyslexia is the same as helping a child. We use a phonetic approach to reading and spelling while teaching them how their brain works, so that their brain can start working for them and instead of against them. Besides the letters, sounds, reading, and spelling that we teach, the most important aspect is actually learning new thinking habits. The dyslexic mind thinks in 3D, is fas

Most people know the typical signs of dyslexia such as confusing left and right, flipping letters, or writing the letters of a word in the wrong order. But other, more subtle signs could also indicate dyslexia, or a tendency towards developing it. These signs include: Sign 1: Avoiding reading and homework You might think your child is just lazy or doesn’t like school work, but it could be because engaging with written work takes more energy for them. Sign 2: Using pictures

Question 2: I’m dyslexic, why do I write better in cursive? Answer: It’s not just because in cursive the “b” does not look like a flipped “d”. In short, it’s because the muscle memory of how letters are written is important and when writing cursive you are forced to use the correct writing method. Let me explain. Writing is a multi-sensorial activity: it involves sound, sight, and feeling (fine-motor dexterity). You might not consciously be aware of it, but when writing you

Question 1: "What do you think about dyslexia fonts?" Answer: I’ve seen there are a couple of dyslexia fonts, but OpenDyslexia seems to be the main one. Overall, I think taking note of the importance of font types and sizes and adjusting them according to dyslexics’ needs is an overlooked and important idea. Larger, clearer fonts are generally easier to read – for everyone. OpenDyslexia also has thicker lines at the bottom of letters, helping to create a “bottom” and to pre

Question 4: "Which career/job is NOT good for a dyslexic person? Your opinion" At our live events we usually have a Questions Box. Anyone attending the event can (anonymously) write down a question and we share all the questions and answers with everyone afterwards. This format allows people who don't want to stand up and ask a question in front of everyone to still be able to get answers to questions they may have. Question 4: "Which career/job is NOT good for a dyslexic per

Question: "I cannot pronounce words correctly. My brain makes up words that sounds similar." At our live events we usually have a Questions Box. Anyone attending the event can (anonymously) write down a question and we share all the questions and answers with everyone afterwards. This format allows people who don't want to stand up and ask a question in front of everyone to still be able to get answers to questions they may have. Question: "I cannot pronounce words correctly.

Many adults have carried the weight of dyslexia for decades. They have learned to cope in silence — carefully avoiding situations where reading or spelling might expose them. For some, this means never reading aloud. For others, it means writing as little as possible, relying heavily on spellcheckers (and even then, spellcheckers often fail when spelling feels completely chaotic), or quietly asking others for help behind the scenes. The shame runs deep. Painful school mem

Question: "In Montessori circles I've heard there's been a lot of research on the importance of learning cursive before print and this helps dyslexic children, as they do not mix up the letters as much; e.g. 'b ' and 'd' (in cursive) are very different to print 'b' and 'd', also the 'p' and 'q' (in cursive) are very different to print 'p' and 'q'. Thoughts?" Q&A Box: At our live events we usually have a Questions Box. Anyone attending the event can (anonymously) write down a

Question: "What type of specialist will be best to diagnose dyslexia? It took us 4 years to get it diagnosed. Educational psychologists insisted on ADHD and medication to start immediately. Fortunately we have the right diagnosis today." Q&A Box: At our live events we usually have a Questions Box. Anyone attending the event can (anonymously) write down a question and we share all the questions and answers with everyone afterwards. This format allows people who don't want to s