Effects of Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a sibling condition to dyslexia that can affect a person’s ability to do math, work with numbers, and perform tasks that require doing things in sequential steps. A common misconception is that dyscalculia is just a milder form of dyslexia. However, the two conditions are different and have different causes.

Dyslexia and Heroes of Self-Reference

Reading can be a daunting task for anyone, but when dyslexia is added to the mix, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. One tool that can encourage struggling readers is to find books with a hero of self-reference. A hero of self-reference is a person or storybook character who has feelings and struggles like…

Shame Can Affect Your Health

Research has shown that certain populations experience higher rates of shame than others. This is especially true for those with dyslexia and its sibling conditions. But shame can have significant effects on our physical and emotional health. Learn how can you help a dyslexic learner to reduce feelings of shame.

Living with an Adult with Dyslexia

In my last blog, I talked about 5 hallmarks of being an adult with undiagnosed or misunderstood dyslexia. In my youth and well into adulthood, I knew I was dyslexic, but it was just a label, nothing more. I was ignorant about dyslexia and its many implications. When I met my wife and we got…

Eating Together, Being Together

Recently, I came across a special book written by a husband and wife about the value of preparing and eating family meals together. The wife, Dr. Caroline Clauss-Ehlers, PhD, is a psychologist, and the husband, Julian Clauss-Ehlers, is a classically trained, New York Times-starred chef. Entitled Eating Together, Being Together: Recipes, Activities, and Advice from…