Outreach
We need to inform, increase awareness, and educate by means of talks, conferences, web site, video etc. Our audience includes anyone involved with education, and the consequences of a 'learning disability' - students, parents, teachers, adult educators, psychologists, therapists, health practitioners, tutors, University departments, trainee teachers, Correction Centres, Alternate Schools, Homeschooling Organizations, media etc.
Many so-called 'learning disabilities', are the result of a 'gift', NOT a disability, and learning can be successful and enjoyable - if the individual is taught in the way they were born to learn.
For at least one-third of the population, it is essential to improve understanding and awareness of this diverse learning style.
- We intend to overturn the misconceptions that:
- The dyslexic's brain is mis-wired
- Dyslexia is just something to do with reversing letters and having difficulty reading
- Anything other than sound-based thinking is 'abnormal'
- It is vital that:
- Different is seen as different - nothing more or less
- This information is readily, easily, and inexpensively broadcast
- Educators are given the opportunity to unlearn, learn, and relearn, enabling the two learning styles to co-exist harmoniously in education
- Children learn how they think and learn
- Parents have both accurate information and informed choices
Dyslexics share a common, natural ability to think 'outside the box', to be able to think multi-dimensionally and alter the perception of those dimensions. This natural ability can be put to good use as an architect, sportsman, inventor, actor, artist, business man, for daydreaming, creating... but it can also cause challenges, which are usually found in the two-dimensional realm of print.
- Dyslexics also produce a myriad of inconsistencies:
- A dyslexic may read well - or not at all
- A dyslexic may do Math well - or badly
- A dyslexic may have an extremely good sense of direction - or get lost anywhere
- A dyslexic may have perfect pitch - or not sing a note
- A dyslexic may be an incredible sportsman - or completely un-coordinated
- A dyslexic may be academically challenged - or seemingly brilliant
The one consistency about these individuals who think differently is their inconsistency!
