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Helping Dyslexic Kids Thrive in Kakamega, Kenya

Some of the most meaningful change happens quietly - far from headlines, in rural communities where trust, dedication, and resilience quietly power progress.In Kakamega County, Western Kenya, Geoffrey Ashiono is making that kind of change. As Director of E-Zee Maths Tutoring Centre, he’s transforming the lives of children with dyslexia—one learner at a time....

What Happens When a School Truly Listens: A Story of Change, Heart & Collaboration

Last weekend, I was honoured to attend a workshop at Edgecumbe School, led by the amazing Rochelle Booth from Dyslexia Unlocked, with support from Alma Holden who travelled all the way from Timaru.This workshop focused on Davis Learning Strategies — an empowering, inclusive approach that supports every learner by preventing learning difficulties before they start. Unlike many traditional methods, it focuses on how we teach, not just what we teach.The room was fill...

Embracing Dyslexia

She is best known for her research on reading interventions and her book Proust and the Squid on the science of the reading brain....

Waihao Downs School Uses Davis Learning Strategies to Support Reading and Dyslexia

Waihao Downs School uses Davis Learning Strategies which support reading and help those with dyslexia – watch this awesome short video documentary below...

James Ross TED Talk

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Could Dyslexia Actually Be a Gift?

What if dyslexia isn't simply a learning difficulty, but a different way of thinking?Many children and adults with dyslexia are incredibly creative, imaginative, and gifted at seeing the bigger picture. At Growing Choices in New Zealand, we've seen these strengths time and again.If you're new to these ideas, you may also enjoy reading Understanding Dyslexia Through Ron Davis: Perceptual Talent & Neurodivergence, where I explain how Ron Davis' own experiences shaped the Davis Methods we use t...