In this episode Sonia Gray finds out how vital people with dyslexia are to the survival of the human race  - they're the explorers, creative thinkers and problem solvers.
She talks to poet and playwright, Dominic Hoey, who has written award-winning books, despite his reading challenges.

And dyslexic researcher and champion, Dr Ruth Gibbons, talks about the importance of movement for dyslexics. 

GUESTS:  


Dr Ruth Gibbons - Massey University Social Anthropology lecturer
Dominic Hoey - Writer
Oliver and Amy Williams

RESOURCES:
The Dyslexia Foundation of NZ
SPELD
Learn To Write Good

In this episode Sonia Gray finds out how vital people with dyslexia are to the survival of the human race  - they're the explorers, creative thinkers and problem solvers. She talks to poet and playwright, Dominic Hoey, who has written award-winning books, despite his reading challenges.
And dyslexic researcher and champion, Dr Ruth Gibbons, talks about the importance of movement for dyslexics. 
GUESTS:  
<ul>
<li>
Dr Ruth Gibbons - Massey University Social Anthropology lecturer
</li>
<li>Dominic Hoey - Writer</li>
<li>Oliver and Amy Williams</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES: <a href="https://dfnz.org.nz/">The Dyslexia Foundation of NZ</a><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MskUCQnzZJsArGYJsxfJuGEGeR?domain=dfnz.org.nz/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a> <a href="https://www.speld.org.nz/">SPELD</a> <a href="https://www.dominichoey.com/learn-to-write-good">Learn To Write Good</a>

At least 20% of New Zealanders are believed to be neurodivergent, but there is very little awareness, understanding and support for people with conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.

Sonia Gray has a neurodivergent daughter and is an ADHDer herself. In this 10-part series she’ll talk to dozens of experts and people with a lived-experience of neurodiversity to better understand how we can support and celebrate those whose brains are wired differently.

No Such Thing as Normal is brought to you by NZ Herald and Team Uniform, with support from NZ on Air and launches June 10th. New episodes are available every Saturday.

At least 20% of New Zealanders are believed to be neurodivergent, but there is very little awareness, understanding and support for people with conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
Sonia Gray has a neurodivergent daughter and is an ADHDer herself. In this 10-part series she’ll talk to dozens of experts and people with a lived-experience of neurodiversity to better understand how we can support and celebrate those whose brains are wired differently.
No Such Thing as Normal is brought to you by NZ Herald and Team Uniform, with support from NZ on Air and launches June 10th. New episodes are available every Saturday.

No Such Thing as Normal

Episode 15: Dyslexia - A 'specialisation', not a disorder

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