The Gift of Dyslexia

It has been a nutty quarter and I found that I did not get a chance to post as much as I had hoped to. Needless to say, I wanted to make it a priority to post about this book I recently read called The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald Davis. We have all had students that have either been diagnosed with dyslexia or show signs of dyslexia. And while teacher education does briefly touch on the topic, I felt like I needed to know more about this condition that affects so many students and adults. A parent of a former student recommended I read this book, and I have to admit, it is the best explanation I've ever read about dyslexia. It is written by a dyslexic man who has developed exercises to help dyslexics control their disorientations. The exercises are outlined in the book for those looking to try them. He has a successful track record of working with both dyslexic students as well as with training facilitators who then go out into the world and help others. It is a quick read and is definitely worth your time. It will give you a new perspective about what is going on in the mind of a dyslexic when they encounter confusion. I hope you find it as insightful as I did!