Dyslexia’s Unique Strengths
with Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide
Episode 4, Season 4 | October 10, 2023
Show Notes
Join us as we talk with Drs. Fernette and Brock Eide about the often misunderstood and overlooked strengths of dyslexia, shedding light on how to identify and nurture these remarkable attributes. The Eides are founders of Dyslexic Advantage and leading figures in the field of dyslexia research and advocacy. With decades of experience, they have altered our understanding of dyslexia beyond its challenges and into the realm of its unique advantages. Discover how dyslexia isn’t just about difficulties with reading and writing, but how it shapes individuals’ cognitive profiles in distinctive ways. We discuss the amazing strengths that often accompany dyslexia — these different minds will be our creators, discoverers, explorers and more. To quote Dr. Fernette Eide, “something good is coming, or may already even be here!”
Guest Info
Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide
Authors of The Dyslexic Advantage
Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, authors of The Dyslexic Advantage (revised and updated, 2023) present the case that dyslexia should not be defined as a deficiency or defect, but rather a cognitive specialization that builds on dyslexic MIND strengths.
Drs. Brock and Fernette are co-founders of the non-profit DyslexicAdvantage.org and Neurolearning, a social purpose company that creates an informative cost-effective dyslexia screening tool for ages 7-70. Leading voices in the field of dyslexia, the Eides and their work have been featured by Scientific American, Wired Magazine, The Washington Post, The Times of London, NPR, Stanford Graduate School of Education, International Dyslexia Association, Educational Leadership, Prince Carl Philips and Princess Sofia of Sweden's Foundation, and the President's Council on Bioethics.
Sign up for their free newsletter at DyslexicAdvantage.org and check out their online library and course offerings. Learn more about the dyslexia screening tool and free MIND strengths screener at Neurolearning.com
Resources
Learn about CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
Learn about CHC’s Evaluations
Resources:
The Many Strengths of Dyslexia
The Importance of Identifying the Strengths of Dyslexia
The Unappreciated Strengths of Dyslexia
How to Support Your Dyslexic Child
Celebrating the Strengths & Talents of Children with Dyslexia: An Educational Model
Make Dyslexia About Strengths, Not Shame
Dyslexia & the Brain: What does Current Research Tell us?
Four Things All Educators Should Understand about the Dyslexic Brain
Video
What are the Dyslexic MIND Strengths?
Books
Blog
Website
International Dyslexia Association
University of Michigan: Dyslexia Help
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
Articles
Dyslexia and the Wider World of Creativity and Talent
People With Dyslexia Have ‘Enhanced Abilities’, According to Study
Raising Kids with Dyslexia: Advice from a Mom on a Mission
The Many Strengths of Dyslexics
LinkedIn Adds ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ to Skills List in Effort to Destigmatize
Developmental Dyslexia Was Essential For Human Survival and Still Has Benefits Today
