Dyslexic Advantage

Dedicated to fostering the gifts and talents of all people with dyslexia

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  • Tracy Goodwin
  • Barbara Jones
  • Drs. Fernette and Brock Eide
  • Paula Mahone
  • Liane
  • Rob Herman
  • Jan Terry
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Dyslexic Advantage Article Library
General
A Brief Guide for Parents
Dyslexia, Art, & Design
Dyslexia & Inform Tech
Dyslexia and Performing Arts
Dyslexia and English
Dyslexia & Foreign Languages
Dyslexia in Higher Education
Dyslexia & Health Professions
Dyslexia & Music
Dyslexic & Physical Education
Dyslexic & Science
Dyslexia and Social Studies
Mathematics
Graph paper templates (free)
Dyslexia & Math
Dyslexic in Higher Math
Math & Dyslexia
Spatial Ability in Dyslexics
Types of Math Problems in Dyslexia
Talent and Creativity
Dyslexic Writers
Dyslexic Talent
Teaching Dyslexics
ABC's of Teaching Reading
The Dyslexia-Friendly Classroom
Dyslexia Strategies
Lindamood Bell Programs
LIPS Categories of Letter Sounds
Visual Processing
Visual Crowding & Dyslexia
Writing
Stealth Dyslexia
The Writing Problems of Visual Thinkers

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Welcome to the Dyslexic Advantage Community!

Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide

Our Mission: Although many people think of dyslexia as just a reading problem, dyslexia provides many cognitive advantages that enable individuals to excel in tasks and occupations that require creative problem solving and big picture thinking.

The Dyslexic Advantage community is free and open to the public, new members must be approved before they join. Please sign up in the box at right, and Welcome! As part of the sign-up process, please provide a brief answer as to why you would like to join our community. We found this step necessary to avoid spam registrations. You do not have to be dyslexic or know for sure if you have dyslexia. You are welcome to become a member if you are gathering more information and want to find out more about the dyslexia experience.

Recent Presentations Dyslexia and Giftedness presented at WA International Dyslexia Association

Too Much to Read?: Click this link to watch a video that shows you how to download the free Firefox internet browser and Click,Speak program. The Click, Speak program can be downloaded free here (see Downloads on the right in the middle of links on that page).

What Can I Do Here?
* Getting Started. * Videos (81 and counting, many more to come!) * Forums * Read or Start a Journal or Blog * Photo Gallery * Writers Showcase * Community Guidelines

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Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide are authors of The Mislabeled Child and experts in the fields of dyslexia, giftedness, and twice-exceptionality. They have a national referral practice seeing children with learning differences.

From the Eides at Amazon.com:

The Mislabeled Child
Dyslexia and Writing Challenges in Gifted Children (Webinar on DVD)
Visual Spelling: Homonyms

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From our blog: http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-students-with-dyslexia-need.html Why Students with Dyslexia Need Accommodations for Standardized Tests - the PSAT, SAT, and ACT Although recent scientific research has shed light…
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Blog Posts

John David Wehrfritz

John Wehrfritz

Posted by John David Wehrfritz on January 10, 2010 at 9:53pm — 1 Comment

Luiza

Dyslexia and Visual Processing - how long? how long?

Posted by Luiza on January 1, 2010 at 9:21am — 3 Comments

Sarah/Jewl

What I have been up to!

Posted by Sarah/Jewl on December 25, 2009 at 3:28pm

Dr. Leonard J. Press

I Can't Read With My Eyes Shut

Posted by Dr. Leonard J. Press on December 12, 2009 at 8:18am

Brian Gryth

Dsylexia - The Label Doesn't Define Me.

Posted by Brian Gryth on September 24, 2009 at 9:18am — 1 Comment

Luiza

Dyslexic NY Jets Coach Rex Ryan

Posted by Luiza on September 19, 2009 at 8:56am — 2 Comments

fran castelli

biology

Posted by fran castelli on September 1, 2009 at 5:26pm — 1 Comment

fran castelli

accomodations

Posted by fran castelli on August 10, 2009 at 7:49am — 4 Comments

Podcasts and Music

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Video List

Artists, Architects, Museum Directors
Dyslexic Artist Bruce Gray
Dyslexic Children's Museum Director Michael Spock
Dyslexic Sculptor Robert Toth
Dyslexic Architect of the Sydney Opera House
Great Dyslexic Architect Richard Rodgers

Dyslexia, General
Percy Jackson Dyslexic Fantasy Book Hero
What Does Dyslexia Look Like in a Gifted Child?
Dyslexia in Gifted Children
Like Stars on Earth (Taare Zameen Par)
Panel on Dyslexia - Shaywitz, Branson, Schwab
Dyslexia in the workplace
Movie teaser for Dislecksia
Power of Dyslexia
How College Dyslexics Chose Their Majors
Dyslexia in the Workplace

Engineers and Inventors
Dyslexic Climatologist and Inventor James Lovelock
Dyslexic Artist and Software Engineer
Dyslexic Inventor Dean Kamen
Dyslexic astronaut Pete Conrad
Dyslexic Engineer Paul Maccready
Dyslexic Game Designer Peter Molyneux

Entrepreneurs, Economists, Finance
Dyslexic Entrepreneur Tim Ferris- 4 Hr Work Week
NBC News: Successful Dyslexic Entrepreneurs
Dyslexic Billionaire Richard Branson
Dyslexic Cell Phone Pioneer Craig McCaw
Dyslexic Web Designer Richard McCoy
Dyslexic Chef Andrew Dornenberg
Dyslexic Visual Thinking Consultant Oliver West
Dyslexic CEO John Chambers
Dyslexic Economist Diane Swonk

Athletes and Explorers
Dyslexic Artic Explorer Ann Bancroft
Dyslexic Astronaut Pete Conrad
Dyslexic soccer star Kenny Logan

Film and Comedy
Dyslexic actor Anthony Hopkins
Dyslexic special effects master Richard Taylor
Dyslexic Filmmaker David Lean
Dyslexic actor and author Henry Winkler

Law and Politics
Dyslexic Lawyer David Boies
Dyslexic Law Student
Dyslexic Lawyer and Mayer Dan Malloy
Young Dyslexic Lawyer

Musicians and Songwriters
Dyslexic Musician and Songwriter John Lennon

Social and Emotional
Who I am makes a difference

Mathematicians, Doctors, and Scientists
Dyslexic Dinosaur Hunter Jack Horner
Dyslexic Astrophysicist Maggie Aderin
Dyslexic Surgeon Fred Epstein
Dyslexic Mathematician Dr. Nina Feferman

Teaching and Organization Tips
Teaching Word Webs
Dyslexia-friendly classroom
Teaching Dyslexic Students
Mind Mapping
Supporting Dyslexics in Secondary School
Multisensory Phonics: Sue Barton
Teaching Young Children with Dyslexia
Phonics: Correct Pronunciation

Writers, Poets, and Journalists
Dyslexic Poet W.B. Yeats
Dyslexic Radio Broadcaster Nelson Lauer
Dyslexic Science Fiction Author Octavia Butler
Dyslexic Journalist Richard Engel
Dyslexic Children’s Book Author Avi

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