Dyscuss is about making the most of your dyslexia.

That may sound funny but consider this:
There has never been a better time to have dyslexia. Why?

Understanding

There is a better understanding of dyslexia by people in general but especially in our schools. There is even a growing recognition that people with dyslexia have extraordinary skills in other areas.

Technology

Computers can read to us, write what we speak, record and play video and organize what we do. For people with dyslexia they help us succeed as students and working adults.

Law

Laws are now in place that give rights to people with dyslexia. This has begun to reshape schools and the world of work for people with dyslexia.

But…

It’s not easy. There are still many people who don’t understand. But it is important for you and members of your family to know about what works for you, what opportunities are available, and what you have the right to ask for to help you succeed.

Who are we?

Like you, we are a family with a child with dyslexia. Paul was diagnosed in pre-school with dyslexia. That was over 25 years ago. Our journey began wading through much of the misinformation about dyslexia that still exists today. We have learned a lot since then through our experience, research about dyslexia and conversations with other families about their journeys. We are not experts in the field (although two of Paul’s siblings are pursuing careers in Special Education) but want to share what has worked for us. We also continue to learn ourselves by staying current with what’s working for us and for others who are on a similar journey.

So, why Dyscuss

Our blog is about sharing our experiences and what we have learned. You won’t find much theory here but you will find a practical discussion about what has worked for us and others we have talked to. Based on that experience we will also bring our perspective on new stuff that has promise for helping us deal with dyslexia. We’ll talk about:

• Technology that can help reading, writing, organizing and communicating

• Information about dyslexia to get a better understanding about what it is and what it is not

• Finding the things that you are good at and like to do

• Having a sense of humor about dyslexia

                                                                                                               Welcome to Dyscuss.