Author Don Winn's Blog
Dyslexic author Don Winn’s blog is about dyslexia, current dyslexia research, and providing social and emotional support to dyslexic learners. He also features books that encourage reluctant readers and help young imaginations grow.
Recent Blogs
Eating Together, Being Together
Recently, I came across a special book written by a husband and wife about the value of preparing and eating...
Read MoreDyslexia Inspiration Intervention
People with dyslexia often have to work harder than others to accomplish necessary tasks in school and in adult life....
Read MoreAuditory Dyslexia
Auditory dyslexia is a neurological difference that makes understanding the separate sounds of language less automatic. This condition is sometimes...
Read MoreUnderstanding Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a sibling condition to dyslexia that affects a person’s ability to hold a pencil properly, perform the movements...
Read MoreEffects of Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a sibling condition to dyslexia that can affect a person’s ability to do math, work with numbers, and...
Read MoreUnderstanding Dyspraxia
When I was a kid, my mom called me a bull in a china closet. For those unfamiliar with this...
Read MoreFeatured Blogs
Effects of Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a sibling condition to dyslexia that can affect a person’s...
Read MoreDyslexia and Heroes of Self-Reference
Reading can be a daunting task for anyone, but when dyslexia is...
Read MoreCelebrating the Wins
Here’s a key question for all dyslexics, whether they are young students...
Read MoreThe Power of Self-Limiting Beliefs
Here’s a great story to illustrate the power of self-limiting beliefs and...
Read MoreHow Childhood Beliefs Are Formed and Why They Matter
How Childhood Beliefs Are Formed and Why They Matter In my last...
Read MoreLiving with an Adult with Dyslexia
In my last blog, I talked about 5 hallmarks of being an...
Read MorePopular Blogs
Gemstones in the Middle Ages Part 1
When I was a kid, I loved collecting things I found. I...
Read MoreThe Moment You Make Eye Contact: A Visit to an Elephant Preserve
Lessons we can learn from the elephants include valuing the elderly, taking...
Read MoreDyslexia and Relationships
It’s a fact: many folks struggle with their relationships, especially in marriage....
Read MoreMedieval Food Facts for Kids
In last week’s blog I shared a little bit about my family...
Read MoreUnraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind
Poet Dorothy Parker once said, “Creativity is a wild mind and a...
Read MoreMedieval Storytelling: The Spoken Word
Today I’m sharing an interview with Garrison Martt, a medieval storytelling enthusiast,...
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