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You are DYSLEXIC, and you are being asked to write a legible article every week or so. Read More
First Blog
Well done Robert! Great start toward raising awareness. I look forward to reading future posts.
Brave move! I know that on
Brave move!
I know that on more than one occasion my dyslexia has stooped me from putting my thoughts on the internet - there are so many people out there who think spelling equals intelligence.
Dyslexic blogger
I know how you feel- I still don't know if I can pull it off!
Explaining Dyslexia
Rob,
I am very pleased that you'll be writing a blog on dyslexia. I love your books.
Our website contains links to free videos that explain dyslexia as well as lots of information in parent-friendly terms.
I hope you'll take a look, and if you like what you see, feel free to share anything you find there in future blogs.
Susan Barton, Founder
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia
www.BrightSolutions.US
Sounds like a great idea! I
Sounds like a great idea! I love have successful adults with dyslexia to use as examples for my son with dyslexia. I know that he can be successful in his own way even though it can be very frustrating at times as we look towards high school.
College Bound--Thanks Rob
I am sending my dyslexic son off to college in the fall. You, Rob, were a huge help in getting us there! I read your book, For the Children, to him when he was in the sixth grade. We were both so grateful for your insight and survival strategies. You helped not only to keep him in school, but to thrive in school.
I hope he will get plugged in to your blog too as he heads off to college.
Thank you (and your mom) for leading the way with your courage and determination!
Blakc & White Thinking Hurts Everyone
I know that you are an expert in dyslexia. I do not know why you falsely imply that being dyslexic would make it difficult to write a regular blog. This is very wrong because it perpetuates the myths about what persons with dyslexia can and can't do. Think of how your statements might hurt a young writer who happens to be dyslexic as he/she competes to get their first job. Think of how many people of all ages with dyslexia must lie by omission because of such stereotypes. Please understand that statements like those in your first blog entry keep persons with dyslexia in the closet. I know that you were just trying to be funny but you can/should do better.
Well I cant help but reply to
Well I cant help but reply to this post.
I'm not an expert on dyslexia, but I'm dyslexic post graduate student. I know I'm not stupid, and I know that if blog readers could look past the spelling mistakes the computer does not pick up then I would be perfectly able to write a blog. However! I do make mistakes, all the time and while there might be open minded people out there who can take that - there are also a lot of people who do not see the content of text which includes spelling mistakes and they seem to think that I desperately need to be corrected.
Maybe they mean well, but every time I'm brought back to the 7 year old who could not understand what was wrong, why everyone else was able to learn how to read while I simply didnt get it. I'm brought back to feeling stupid and not really a valid member of the group.
It is not whether or not a dyslexic can put down the words to a coherent blog that is the challenge, its whether or not a dyslexic is able to press publish and risk being brought back to feeling stupid by a helpful reader who happens to think that spelling is more important than content.
Margret
I believe your he right about the court of public opinion.
Passion
In responce to the black and white comment.
I love the passion in your reponse. A good fire in your belly can go a long way. Thank you for your comment.
Just to be clear- I am dylexic myself. In my estamation I am much more dyslexic then expert. my consirns with wether or not a dyslexic can blog stem from my own fears in writing Power of Dyslexic Thinking. Do I beleive dyslexic can blog, yes, absolutly. Do I beleive they can have the same fears I do, yes, absolytly.
I have left this response unedited to help with my piont.
Dyslexia
I am so looking forward to your blogs. I am not dyslexic, but my husband and 19 year old son are. I am hoping that I find your information helpful in dealing with and assisting my family. Thanks so much.
Thank You!
Thanks for all the advise. Cole has a tutor Heather Doyle in Loganville and teaches him based on Susan Barton's Bright Solutions for Dyslexia. I noticed Susan Barton commented on your blog. That is awesome.
Dyslexia Role Models
Terrific to see this being launched. The students with dyslexia that I've seen take such heart from seeing role models with dyslexia doing things that seem hard for dyslexics.
myths still persist
There has been a lot of progress in understanding and helping children and adults, but the myths still persist. I work daily to help dyslexic children learn and succeed. I help them to recognize their strengths and build self-esteem. Still, many parents and teachers still persist in believing that these kids are lazy, stubborn, negative and simply not trying to do their best. It is heartbreaking. Thank you for your books and for your courage. Please keep it up. This blog is promising.
Dyslexia Benefits
Really looking forward to following this blog. It's always worth remembering that there are benfits to having dyslexia. This talk from Oxford University's Professor John Stein explains how there are advantages: http://www.dystalk.com/talks/89-the-dyslexia-benefits
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