What is the Secret to Dyslexics Special Genius

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Ron Davis says “Having dyslexia won’t make every dyslexic a genius, but it is good for the self-esteem of all dyslexics to know their minds work exactly the same way as the minds of great geniuses.” These great minds are global thinkers.

Dyslexics /Global thinkers Learning style Dyslexics or rather Global learners are more comfortable learning new information if they can put it into the context of a Big picture. Once the framework or big picture has been established the Global thinker will get to work on the small picture details. This detailed orientated form of processing is known as top-down processing – Traditionally, in our society, we tend to use a bottom-up style of processing. Traditional thinkers are more comfortable learning new information by working linearly, they identify the details and then put the pieces together to form a big picture. Global thinkers prefer to access all the information (early on) so they can build a mental map and make connections. Global thinkers tend to mentally turn off when it comes to linear step-by-step instructions and this difference in learning is reflected in reading and writing. Global thinkers do better with a holistic approach to reading and writing. For global thinkers, the emphasis should be on producing content and refining it, through trial and error and self-correction, an example of a holistic approach is using a daily journal or and notes taking. When it comes the reading and writing For analytic thinkers the emphasise is on spelling, grammar and structure. Many smart global thinkers are held back in school not because they don’t understand the content but because they are left behind because of the technical aspects of reading, writing and spelling ( not to forget the slow speed at which they read and write.) At this point it is useful to know that all the skills involved in literacy can be developed, it just takes time.

How do we unlock the global thinker’s gifts?

Allow student to follow their passions, hobbies, and interest. The student, passions hobbies and interests will reflect the student’s gifts (talent and skill) and revile the natural cruse of the student development. Cultivate in students, practical literacy skills for use in personal life Note Journaling about day to day events about what the student is interested in encourages students to journal about their passions and hobbies As we all know Literacy is the passport students need to export their gifts.  

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