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Make the Letters Stop Dancing – an Inspirational Dyslexia Life Story

The following  Inspirational Dyslexia Life Story and poem ‘Make the Letters Stop Dancing’ was sent to us by Andrea Boff Sutton, a remarkable woman who has harnessed her ‘dyslexia’ and turned it into an...

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This month I reviewed the book Twilight written by Stephenie Meyer

Smitten or Bitten by Vampire Stories? Have you ever read a vampire book before, expecting to be cast into a fantasy world of spell binding excitement – only to find it hasn’t exactly met your...

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Dyslexic Quotes

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Fun Brain Website – Great Resource for Dyslexics

Dyslexic Brian loves this website - and not just because its got the word 'Brian' in it :) We love it because we think that it's a great resource for dyslexic people who want to improve their literacy...

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Is the iPad Good or Bad for Dyslexic Children?

Will the new iPad help our hinder dyslexic children to improve their literacy skills? This is a good question – a bit of a tricky one to answer – but a good one nevertheless. At Dyslexic Brian we love...

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4,000 Children Caught Cheating in exams – Immoral or Ingenious?

Today’s educational headlines have focused on the 4,000 children who got caught ‘cheating’ in their exams. The majority of these children were apparently caught using their mobile phones to download...

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‘Schools of Dyslexia DOOM’ – Parents of dyslexic children take control!

Question: Is there any way I can make the school understand things about dyslexia? Answer: Over the years I have come into contact with loads of parents of dyslexia children. The vast majority of these...

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Josh Cope’s Dyslexia Life Story – so far…

This dyslexia life stories by Josh Cope, Trustee of UK Youth, is a great example of how a young person, determined to succeed in life, pushed his way through the dyslexia pain barrier to come out the...

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Inspirational Dyslexia Story by Mairi Sharratt

Mairi Sharratt, poet from Edinburgh, is an exceptional woman who, armed with the memory of inspirational parental support, has fought against all adversity, taken on extraordinary challenges, and...

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The Cure for Dyslexia

I often get asked if it is possible to cure dyslexia to which I generally reply “No”. I reply “No” not because a cure for dyslexia doesn’t exist […], but simply because such a question implies that...

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2000 word essay in a week? You have to be joking?

This brilliant short story by Shirley Cooper from Aberdeen in Scotland gives ‘none-dyslexic people’ an insight into a few of the issues experienced by some ‘dyslexic people’ when faced with the task of...

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Dyslexia Through An Artists Eye – Lerato Motau Inspirational Story

Lerato Motau hid her dyslexia from others by drawing and doodling instead of writing. It was her secret that she never shared… until now. Lerato has bravely drawn on her life’s journey and is embracing...

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Colourful Dyslexic’s In a black & white world by Grace Shimwell

At school I found English teachers, didn’t see my creativity – and put too much on way I should write. Spelling, grammar (not easy being from Yorkshire)

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Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia – Video Introduction (1 of 4)

In this video Antonio Farruggia-Bochnak welcomes you to the New FREE Dyslexia Coaching programme that has been created at Dyslexic Brian called ‘How to Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia’. The aim of this...

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Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia – Disclaimer Video (2 of 4)

The ‘How to Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia’ is a FREE Dyslexia Coaching programme that will hopefully assist you to reconceptualise your dyslexia in a more positive and empowering way. Undertaking...

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Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia – Mindset Video (3 of 4)

In this video Antonio Farruggia-Bochnak, Senior Dyslexia Coach at Dyslexic Brian, talks about the importance of creating the ‘right’ mindset in order for you to be able to explore your dyslexia at the...

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Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia – Dyslexia Dojo Video (4 of 4)

It’s always good to have somewhere that you can get away from the rest of the world and focus on yourself and your dyslexia development. You can set up a Dyslexia Dojo in a corner of your bedroom, in...

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White Belt in Dyslexia – Dyslexic but unaware of it! Dyslexia Video

Within this video Antonio Farruggia-Bochnak explains some of the things that he experienced during his 14 years as a White Belt Dyslexic. Antonio also explains some of processes that he coaches people...

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Dyslexic Brian News December 2010

In November we started work on a FREE Dyslexia Coaching Programme called 'How to Become a Black Belt in Dyslexia' - it's a video based programme aimed at assisting 'dyslexic' people to develop a...

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Thanks to everyone who supported Dyslexic Brian during 2010

Thanks to everyone who supported Dyslexic Brian during 2010 – we really appreciate all of your thoughtful comments on Facebook  Twitter and YouTube and also the effort taken to spread the word about...

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Square Pegs in Round Holes | School Days

Shane Waugh have written a few poems that reflects some of the experiences of his dyslexia and some about his life in general. He's asked Dyslexic Brian to publish his poems as he hopes they will be of...

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Black Belt in Dyslexia – Radio interview with Jim Bouchard – Think Like a...

Antonio Farruggia-Bochnak co-founder of Dyslexic Brian talks to Jim Bouchard about the similarities between Dyslexic Brian’s “Become Black Belt in Dyslexia” programme and Jim's “Think Like a Black...

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Dyslexia Workshops at Cotham School Bristol

Dyslexic Brian is currently supporting a group of dyslexic young people at Cotham School, Bristol, UK.

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From Dunce to Degree | Dyslexia Inspirational Story

Birmingham Evening Mail, The Life Mag. 16.04.00 by David Jones Share Education experts have made great strides in the teaching of dyslexic children, but understanding of the condition has been a long...

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Proud to Be Dyslexic | Dyslexia Inspirational Story

Having been branded a dunce at the age of six, Antonio Farruggia left school virtually illiterate. He’s now close to completing a PhD on a subject close to his heart – dyslexia. Tom Henry meets this...

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Making Reading Right | Dyslexia Inspirational Story

Dyslexic academic Antonio Farruggia-Bochnak has made the leap from dunce to doctor. Now he wants to help others overcome the condition which proved such a handicap in his childhood. TOM HENRY reports...

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My Dyslexia Life Story – By Antonio Farruggia-Bochnak VIDEO STORY

I’ve always been so proud to be dyslexic and I’m always really happy to share my experience of dyslexia, especially with dyslexic people who may be struggling to understand and overcome their dyslexia...

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Protected: Describe your dyslexia – This Stage is made of 8 short steps.

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Dyslexia in Scotland – A force to be reckoned with!

Scotland is fast becoming a Dyslexia Force to be reckoned with as more and more people from Scotland join Dyslexic Brian’s Membership Site in their efforts to further understand and overcome their...

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Dyslexia Youth Coach – Pav Singh is an Instant Success

Dyslexic Brian is proud to present Pav – the first Dyslexia Youth Coach to join the team. 14 year old Pav has decided, after successfully completing the first three months of the Dyslexia...

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Dyslexia Youth Coach – Amy is a Massive Hit with Dyslexic Young People

Dyslexic Brian would like to warmly welcome 11 year old Amy into the team. Amy is the second young person to join the team as a Dyslexia Youth Coach. Amy has already created a series of videos that...

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iPad Apps for developing dyslexic brains by Amy – Bunny TapTap – Dyslexia –...

Amy our dyslexia youth coach reviews iPad Apps useful for Developing Dyslexic Brains. We hope loads of dyslexic children and parents of dyslexic children will find Amy’s reviews helpful in choosing...

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Dyslexia – Spelling Mastery – iPad Apps for developing Dyslexic Brain by Amy

Amy our dyslexia youth coach reviews iPad Apps useful for Developing Dyslexic Brains. We hope loads of dyslexic children and parents of dyslexic children will find Amy’s reviews helpful in choosing...

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Dyslexia – Pop Words – iPad Apps for developing Dyslexic Brain by Amy

Amy our dyslexia youth coach reviews iPad Apps useful for Developing Dyslexic Brains. We hope loads of dyslexic children and parents of dyslexic children will find Amy’s reviews helpful in choosing...

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A programme that helps dyslexic children to develop touch typing skills

Dyslexic Brian loves Nessy products – especially Nessy Fingers: A programme that helps dyslexic children to develop touch typing skills. Nessy Fingersis ideal for students who have specific learning...

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50 years old dyslexic man and my life is a living hell, sometimes I want to die

This is a video response to a comment left under My Dyslexia Life Story video. It is understandable that dyslexia can have such a negative impact on a person’s life especially if they are struggling to...

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Sir Ken Robinson – Do Schools Kill Creativity?

This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin award. Don’t just watch – ENGAGE!...

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High Frequency Words – Speed Reading Challenge – KS1 video 1/10

This Video and printable Worksheet helps dyslexic and non dyslexic children to become fluent readers. These words do not need the reader to rely on the use of phonics to decode them when reading. Many...

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High Frequency Words – Speed Reading Challenge – KS1 video 2/10

This Video (2/10) and printable Worksheet helps dyslexic and non dyslexic children to become fluent readers. These words do not need the reader to rely on the use of phonics to decode them when...

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High Frequency Words – Speed Reading Challenge – KS1 video 3/10

This Video (3/10) and printable Worksheet helps dyslexic and non dyslexic children to become fluent readers. Many of the high frequency words are not phonically regular and are hard to read in the...

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Session Overviews

The Dyslexia Self-Development Programme – Level 1 (Sessions 1 – 12. Please scroll down) Session 1 – About ‘Perception of Dyslexia’ Welcome to session one. In this session we are going to explore what...

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Session 1 (About)

  Session 1: What do we mean by ‘Perception of Dyslexia’? What does this session include? Warm Up Game/Brain Exercise All the sessions in the Dyslexia Self-Developmednt Programme start with a fun brain...

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Session 2 (About)

Session 2: What do we mean by ‘Increasing Confidence and Self-esteem’? What does this session include? Warm Up Game/Brain Exercise In this exercise, you will be presented with slides containing...

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Session 3 (About)

Session 3: What do we mean by ‘Improving Reading and Writing Skills’? What does this session include?   Warm Up Game/Brain Exercise In this exercise, you will be presented with slides containing...

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Dyslexia stress – Video support

Should the way you learn be stressful? The answer is no, not at all, however being labelled as ‘dyslexic’ can often result in an individual feeling the pressure of the label that has been placed upon...

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Dyslexia Meditation – The ‘Onesie’ Technique

Imagine waking up in the morning and putting on a onesie. Not just any onesie… This one is a magical powerful onesie that allows you to be a confident, positive and glowing version of yourself, free...

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Dyslexia Meditation – The ‘Hot Air Balloon’ Technique

Release your dyslexia stress with the ‘Hot Air Balloon’ technique Dyslexia Meditation  – Video 8The ‘Hot Air Balloon’ Technique Product Type: Downloadable VideoFormat: MP4 Video File Size: 258 MB...

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Brain Games for Dyslexia – do they work?

  Here at Dyslexic Brian, our team have put together a downloadable brain exercise video package containing 12 fun video-based brain games specifically geared towards helping people of all ages who...

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Will meditating make you a genius?

Will meditating make me a genius? How quickly do meditations pay off? Will meditating assist me to overcome my Dyslexia?… … Are all great questions we encounter here at Dyslexic Brian. Well admittedly,...

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