Dyslexia Explored
Episodes
#66 Tip:Is reversing letters a sign of dyslexia? (Dyslexic Advantage Ch7 P 61-63)
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You might be surprised to hear that flipping letters while you read or write isn't a common trait of dyslexia. But it is often a sign of extreme dysle...
#65 Tip:Becoming an Effective Contributor with Dyslexia
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How it’s helpful to take a school project all the way to its full completion in the real world. For example, turning a school essay into a blog or a...
#64 Tip:Dyslexia and the importance of fast feedback when they learn.
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's live podcast/parent's coffee time, let's explore how critical verbal or visual feedback is to people with the dyslexic mind. For example, h...
#63 Tip:How prototyping ideas with children can help their dyslexia
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast/parent's coffee time, we're going to explore the story of Stan Gloss and some advice he gave in an interview with understood.org an...
#62 Tip:Feynman Technique: A technique we use to help children with dyslexia learn faster
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I want to share with you a cool little technique that helps children with dyslexia learn things faster. We use it a lot with the children that we tuto...
#61 Tip:How to explain to a child how their brain works
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The "zero-gravity workshop" of a dyslexic thinker's mind. Get a preview of podcast episode 61 where we explain how a dyslexic mind is like working in ...
#60 Tip:How working memory affects the five stumbling blocks of dyslexia
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's a term commonly encountered when we talk about dyslexia. It is the working memory. We've talked about it in most of the episodes in dyslexia e...
#59 Tip:The Origins of BulletMap Academy
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As always it starts with a parent discovering their child is dyslexic and realizing they need to do something about it because no one else is going to...
#58 Tip:Darius' Dyslexia Assessment
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Darius' dyslexia assessment and how it unexpectedly changed the direction of his life for the better. Darius shares 3 things that his dyslexia assesso...
#57 Tip:Thomas Edison: What lessons can we learn from his life?
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All evidence points out that Thomas Edison might be dyslexic. We know this from the way he wrote and his struggles in his early years of reading. He w...
#56 Tip:Biology, Dyslexia and Notes from audio
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue on with our Parent coffee time live on Facebook with parents of dyslexia. This time we talk about the tendency of students to pursue cours...
#55 Tip:Cooking and dyslexia: Creating innovative meals. Then forgetting the recipe?
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue on talking about the Dyslexic Advantage Chapter 6 part 3 (p.56-59). This time we talk about Material reasoning and how it affects dyslexic...
#54 Tip:The real world implications of 3D thinking for dyslexia (Dyslexic Advantage Ch 6 p.53-56)
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to do another part of the Dyslexic Advantage book club with another 4 pages of the book together with our parents at the...
#53 Tip:How dyslexia can enhance 3D reasoning at the cost of 2D (Dyslexic Advantage Ch 6 p.51-53)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue on talking about the Dyslexic Advantage Chapter 6 part 1 (p.51-53). It has been a while now since we discussed a chapter of the book. Now ...
#52 Tip:Five Gears of Dyslexia: Reading, Writing, Remembering, Results and Organization
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are meeting with parents again in our usual parents' coffee time via Zoom. This time, we discuss what I call the 5 gears of dyslexia; Reading, Writ...
#51 Tip:Homeschoolers' advice to adjusting to remote schooling with dyslexia
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the current situation right now due to COVID- 19, a lot of our students are thrust into new territory. Schools are now looking for other ways to ...
#50 Tip:How the USA lockdown experience, remote schooling is affecting children with dyslexia
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We brought to you an unusual episode of the Dyslexia Explored podcast. We talked to parents with dyslexia from the UK and the US via Zoom, about what ...
#49 Co-occurring visual problems that go along with dyslexia. Dr. Bhavin Shah
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the story of Dr. Bhavin Shah, a Behavioural Optometrist, and the co-occurring visual problems that go along with dyslexia. Dyslexia itself ...
#48 The Potential impacts of eye-tracking technology - Lexplore Analytics part 2
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Mattias joins us after their presentation to discuss more about Lexplore Analytics and its huge potential impact on identifying dyslexia. We t...
#47 Eye-tracking technology detects reading difficulty - Lexplore Analytics Presentation part 1
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gustaf and Mattias of Lexplore Analytics, shared their exciting technology that can really help identify students with difficulties in reading. Using ...
#46 Exploring Self-Compassion with Dr. Joanne Scott
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Self-Compassion. Dr. Joanne Scott originally believed you’re either smart or stupid. She was told that she’s not that clever by a career...
#45 Learning To Drive With Dyslexia. Hannah Kelly Part 2
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning To Drive With Dyslexia. Hannah shares how she learned to drive using some unusual techniques with a dyslexia friendly driving instructor. Lis...
#44 Being Afraid of Jumping the Chasm of Studying. Hannah Kelly Part 1
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah shares how she was afraid of jumping the chasm of studying because the tools other students used weren’t working for her. So she found anothe...
#43 Study Skills Author Shares Tips For Dyslexia with Ann-Marie McNicholas
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the story of Ann-Marie McNicholas, a psychology lecturer who became a specialist teacher for dyslexia and later on writes books on tips and...
#42 How a Tax inspector Identified Dyslexia for Pamela
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We explore a funny story of Pamela who discovered she has dyslexia while filing for her Value Added Tax. We then explore the questions on what to do a...
#41 Parent learns the law on dyslexia to make son’s childhood as normal as possible: Parent Advocacy
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Roberts knew something big was going on when her son started to beat his head on the kitchen counter screaming “I’m stupid”. Listen to a ...
#40 Dyslexia, Late-Bloomers and Mind Mapping. Mother discusses experience with the Mind Mapping. Maria Roth
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We explore: Mum from Vancouver who homeschooled her child identifies the biggest challenge was not having faith in herself as a teacher at home especi...
#39 Award-winning Dentist takes a dyslexia assessment and shares the before and after the experience
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning Dentist who takes a dyslexia assessment but agrees to compare his feelings before and after the test in this podcast recorded in two par...
#38 Parents new to dyslexia deal with information overwhelm and the shock of discovering under resourced teachers with Caron Trout
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go deep in this podcast about how parents new to dyslexia have to deal with the overwhelm of information. Then the shock of how under informed teac...
#37 Study Strategies of a Dyslexic who just finished his Masters degree from Oxford. William Stone
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
His dyslexia assessor advised his parents that he couldn’t manage the state school due to his dyslexia but his parents found ways for him to a...
#36 Distinction at Oxford University with Dyslexia. Writing History of Art Essays! William Stone Part 1
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Williams dyslexia assessor advised his parents that he probably couldn’t manage state school due to his dyslexia his parents decided to d...
#35 Autism: A mum determined to unlock her son so he can live an independent life. Stephanie Hill
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you discover your autistic child's gibberish means "Please be happy. I'm so sorry."? When a therapist records yo...
#34 The education system and dyslexia: A view from the inside and outside. Chrissie Grant
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
And this episode Chrissie Grant shares how she began as a support worker and then branched out into becoming a private education mentor.We cover thi...
#33 Physical therapist finds how dyslexia helps + hinders: Through her son. Christine Robenalt
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#33. Physical therapist finds how dyslexia helps + hinders: Through her son. Christine RobenaltLinks you might like to check out Linkedin: https://w...
#32 How Dyslexia impacts Adults and children. Insights from CEO of Dyslexia Scotland Cathy Magee
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If your Scottish and involved in Dyslexia, this is one to listen to! Also, if your involved in a dyslexia group, there is a lot to learn from how Dysl...
#31: 3D thinking or Material Reasoning. Dyslexic Advantage book, Ch5. A review.
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode does a quick overview of chapter 5 of us dyslexic advantage and it also has my top five quotes from it with some thoughts and reflections...
#30 Facebook Groups Big Help for Dyslexia Change. Heidi Gregory. Australia
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Links you might like to check out: Dyslexia Support Victoria Forum Website: http://dyslexiavictoriasupport.com Dyslexia Support Victoria Forum FB Gr...
#29 How to defuse a dyslexic stress bomb on a Sunday night with a #SundayMap
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The SundayMap is a reliable way to defuse it. Parents are loving it and so are the children. The child gets to mind dump and parents actually see what...
#28 How a Mindmap helped a Mother's understand her daughters week.
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How a #SundayMap. How it transformed Denise Goulding's insights into her daughters week. Links you might like to check out: Squeeble: https://key...
#27 Tip:Why are you doing exams? Choosing your grade? Count the cost.
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, this is the kind of chat I gave my daughter when she faced exams with dyslexia. It's also what my students hear from me. Its tough love, ...
#26 Tip:Dyslexia is like a Ferrari not a People Carrier.
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#26 "Teen Tip 1" Dyslexia is like a Ferrari not a People Carrier. These episodes are directed towards children and teenagers to help them le...
#25 Daughter's Dyslexia Test Brought Personal Challenges for John Hicks
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#25 Dyslexia in Adults is often found when your child is identified. John Hicks shares that his biggest challenge when he read his daughters assessmen...
#24 Becoming a SciFi Author with dyslexia? It makes sense with the right tools. Iain McKinnon.
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#24 Becoming a SciFi Author with dyslexia makes more sense than you think. Iain McKinnon shares his story of how writing on a computer released his wr...
#23 Dyslexic Advantage" CH4 Review: Are Dyslexia and Autism opposite ends of the spectrum? "
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Dyslexia the other end of the spectrum to Autism? Research from Dr Manuel Casanova quoted in The Dyslexic Advantage seems to point to this. Caused ...
#22 Dreaming of Being a Midwife. Dyslexia got in the way, but it hasn’t stopped Keziah Nicolas.
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#22 Dreaming of Being a Midwife, Dyslexia got in the way, but hasn’t stopped Keziah Nicolas. What would you do if you were 20 and dreamt of being a ...
#21 Teenager and Mum reflect on One Year of Mind Mapping High School.
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teenager and Mum share the results of One Year of Mind Mapping High school. I grabbed a rare opportunity to meet with a student at the lunch break of ...
#20 "Dyslexic Advantage" CH.3. Review of “Differences in Information Processing” Dyslexia Memory
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Poor automaticity in routine skills makes many individuals with dyslexia...experiment with routine procedures, and in the process find new and b...
#19 ‘From dyslexia to success: how one teacher can make all the difference’. Andrew Jenkins
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Jenkins, Leadership Consultant, ‘From dyslexia to success: how one teacher can make all the difference’ Third Keynote at the Dyslexia Scotl...
#18 A Mother and Daughter's study strategy explained. Rachel explains how she uses mind mapping
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After Rachel Millers Keynote speech she explains to me the system that she uses with her mother to keep on top of the workload leading up to her final...
#17 Teenage Ambassador Keynote: ‘Positive about dyslexia’. Dyslexia Scotland. Rachael Miller
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Dyslexia Explored where we explore Dyslexia in the Teenage and Tweenage years from lots of different perspectives by asking people what the...
#16 Dyscalculia, Traits and practical ways to help. Judy Hornigold Keynote 1: Dyslexia Scotland 2018
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#16 Explores Dyscalculia, Traits and practical ways to help. Independent Education Consultant Judy Hornigold gave the first Keynote at the Dyslexia Sc...
#15 “Dyslexic Advantage” Ch.2. Dyslexia from two perspectives” Review of Chapter 2.
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“We are claiming that certain talents are as much a part of dyslexic processing as are the better known challenges- that the strengths and the chall...
#14 Special Education Needs Coordinator Insights from 10 years in a school. Helen Wells.
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Wells shares her perspective as a Special Education Needs Coordiator in a school for 10 years. Shares her story of how she began as an art schoo...
#13 "Dyslexic Advantage" Ch 1. Book review Journey Begins! DxA #1 Chapter 1.
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"The Dyslexic Advantage" is one of the most highly recommended books on dyslexia for good reason. The team and I are going to go on a journe...
#12 Benedict Phillips, 6/6 LDS, 3D Thinkers in a 2D world.
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#12 Benedict Phillips, Artist, and Consultant. 3D Thinkers in a 2D world. Wonderfully creative and gently humerous Benedict Phillips shares about his ...
#11 Darius Namdaran, 5/6 How Mind mapping can help dyslexics in High School.
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#11 Darius Namdaran, LDF 5/6 How Mind mapping can help dyslexics in High School. Darius Namdaran. M.D. of Mindmap Studio gives a talk to help teenager...
#10 Dr. Paula Clarke, 4/6 LDF. Effective Reading Approaches
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#10 Dr. Paula Clarke, 4/6 Leeds Dyslexia Festival. Effective Reading approaches. Dr. Paula Clarke, Associate Professor at the University of Leeds pres...
#9 Prof. Jonathan Glazzard. 3/6 LDF Impact Of Dyslexia
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #9 Keynote speaker; Professor Jonathan Glazzard, Leeds Beckett University. The Impact of Dyslexia on Students’ Sense of Self. He tells the s...
#8 Lynn Greenwold O.B.E. 2/6 PATOSS +Leeds Dyslexia Festival
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Dyslexia Week 2018 we are going to do a Leeds Dyslexia Festival 'Series' Day 2/6. We will publish one of the main t...
#7 British Dyslexia Association open Leeds Dyslexia Festival
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Dyslexia Week 2018 we are going to do a Leeds Dyslexia Festival 'Series'. Each day we will publish one of the main ...
#6 How Mindmapping helps teens with Dyslexia
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 Of Dr Sionah Lannan and Colin Lannan talking about their experience starting a dyslexia school. They talk about practical things they found wor...
#5. How a publicly funded UK Dyslexia High School began.
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story about how a child psychologists dream of a dyslexia school happened. It ended up being one of the few publicly funded UK Dyslexia High...
#4. Dyslexia in Sydney + Australia. Lee: A Teachers tale
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lee shares her story as a teacher who discovered the impact of dyslexia the hard way, through her child. She tells her story of how she started as the...
#3: Dyslexia Helpline Answering for 31yrs with Pat Payne
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
31yrs answering a Dyslexia Helpline. Pat Payne shares her story so far. Talking about her sons experience, the solutions they found, teachers and prof...
#2 Dyslexia, Languages and Edinburgh University. Maggie Hunt
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Hunt tells her story on the podcast this week. Her teachers thought she 'cant be dyslexic' because she was doing well at school and had...
#1 Studying, Comics and Dyslexia: Rossie Stone
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How two teachers and comics helped a Dyslexic teenager ace an exam, get into art school, and start a business. Rossie Stone tells his story of dyslexi...
Introduction to Dyslexia Stories
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Dyslexia Stories" is here to encourage parents through the turbulent teenage years. Launching August 2018. In June/July we will be recordin...