How does dyslexia work in the brain

Learn how to explain the positives of being a dyslexic thinker to a dyslexic child.

Dyslexic children use the right side of the brain more, the creative side.

This means the child maybe good at activities such as:

• model making
• art
• music
• dance
• making-up stories

Super-powered Brain Card

Talk to a dyslexic child about the strengths that being a dyslexic thinker can bring, using the ‘Super-powered Brain’ card below.

This Mooki Card is based on scientific research, on “Development and disorders of neuro-cognitive systems”

Explain dyslexic thinking

Discover how the Dyslexic Mum learned to focus on her strengths as a dyslexic thinker:

“Growing up, I struggled at school. I found learning to tell the time and spelling new words hard. Yet, I could sew my clothes and fix anything. If anyone needs help with DIY now, they always ask me.

As a child, how could I be amazing at hobbies yet struggle so much at school? I know now that I am dyslexic and that my brain works differently. Because of this, I am better at creative subjects but struggle to learn new information.”

Watch the clickable video below, ‘dyslexic thinking’.

When talking to a dyslexic child about the positives of dyslexic thinking, use the following top tips:

• Talk about Dyslexia – Explain to the dyslexic child that their brain work differently. This means they may struggle with somethings and be good at other things. Ask them what they are good at and what they find hard? Explain it is ok not to be good at everything.
• Super-powered Brain – Focus on the positives that being dyslexic can bring. Encourage hobbies, talents outside of school. Being good at fixing their bike shows they are good at problem-solving.
• Dyslexic Thinking – Thinking differently, brings special skills and qualities. Creativity, problem solving abilities. This means dyslexic children can go on to do careers, such as being a scientist, engineer or designer. Talk to the child about their future and explain there are many things they can do.

Learn more about super-powered dyslexia thinking, see ‘Dyslexic thinking skills explained?‘

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