Category Archives: Dyslexia

Confidence with Dyslexia

9th April 2021 Would you describe yourself as a confident person or do you lack self assurance? I would probably say I am something in the middle of the two depending on the specific task at hand. Imagine if, from a very early age, you feel a ‘failure’ after being continuously confronted with adverse eventsContinue reading “Confidence with Dyslexia”

The funny side of Dyslexia?

1st April 2021 This post is for April Fools Day! No, its not a joke just an observation. But what are the origins of the day? I didn’t know so I looked it up and it seems no one knows for sure. There are a lot of theories as described in the CBBC Newsround article:Continue reading “The funny side of Dyslexia?”

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia

26th March 2021 People often ask me “Why do they give the most complicated of words to describe conditions where people struggle with words?” As with any complexities of the English Language it all seems to be a consequence of the rich history of our language. The many differing people who have been in powerContinue reading “Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia”

Dyslexia in the business world

18th March 2021 This week is a busy week, ‘Neurodiversity Celebration Week’ together with the well known ‘Comic Relief day‘ tomorrow, 19th March. Lets celebrate differences and work together to help give all children a brighter future. An organisation that provides help and support is The Prince’s Trust. “We believe that every young person shouldContinue reading “Dyslexia in the business world”

Learning Lines with Dyslexia

11th March 2021 International Women’s Day was on Monday, a day I can not let pass without a formal recognition and to give a salut to all you women out there. There are many women who deserve special recognition but for now I would like to celebrate my female friends, you know who you are,Continue reading “Learning Lines with Dyslexia”

Reading for Pleasure

5th March 2021 Second post this week, this being ”World Book Day” week I just couldn’t resist. It’s also March and I can see signs that spring is on its way which definitely gives me pleasure. I have written previous posts on the topic of reading so at the risk of repeating myself I willContinue reading “Reading for Pleasure”

Design and Dyslexia

19th February 2021 This week I bring together the two things that interest me the most, the Dyslexic brain and beautiful thoughtful design. What do The Pompidou Centre in Paris, Lloyds Skyscraper and Millennium Dome in London, The Daimler Chrysler building in Berlin all have in common? Richard Rogers – Prize winning Architect! Born inContinue reading “Design and Dyslexia”