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Download PDF Article This summer, I worked with a student who had always struggled in school, especially with reading in heavy subjects like history. Bright, intuitive, and deeply dyslexic, he failed his Grade 8 history exam and was required to rewrite it in summer school. The amount of material he had to review was overwhelming — not just for him, but even for me as his tutor. That’s when we turn...

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Fall time… Back to school For most, an exciting time to return to a regular schedule and seeing friends and meeting new teachers But for those with neuro-diverse learning profiles this can be a time of high stress and anxiety There are many layers to diverse learning styles and why there is a disconnect between abilities and outcomes for these peeps which is what leads to this back to school...

The hardest thing for a parent to watch is their child struggling in school These early academic challenges can crush a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence The Mathlexia MasterClass “Getting to the of Mathlexia” was designed specifically to help parents navigate this emotional journey with their child This video is an overview of the MasterClass and will help you determine if...

Taking a break in the summer is important for everyone!!! It’s essential for students with diverse learning styles By the end of the school year they can be exhausted physically , mentally and certainly emotionally Taking the time to recharge over the summer months allows them to be prepared to embark on the new school year in the fall Enjoy! The post The Importance of Summer Break for Stude...

*language warning: a few expletive words This promising young hockey goalie had a major math moment of success when preparing for his final exams! “Oh, I’m actually getting good at math!” The inner flame was lit and he will carry those math sunbeams with him into the world The post Young Hockey Goalie’s Math Success Sparks Inner Flame appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering...

In a moment of poetic beauty in our last session together after 8 years working on math my student indeed surpassed the master! Recognizing that ALL students regardless of learning profile are capable of doing math is at the of Mathlexia! The goal of the Mathlexia MasterClass is to help teachers maximize their work with Mathlexic students and ensure that ALL students succeed in math The post This...

Thrilled to announce the launch of “The Mathlexia Odyssey” MasterClass!! Seeing a student go from saying “I suck at math” to “I math” is truly the most rewarding experience for a devoted teacher, tutor, educational therapist or parent to see Learn how to Recognize, Optimize and Maximize academic success in math for students with mathlexia Math success will look...

*explicit language In this update Noah shares some exciting news about his future academic endeavours and reflects back on the journey that has lead him successfully to this point in his life! Enjoy… The post A Mathlexic life journey, Noahs story part 3… appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

* explicit language * Noah gives us an update of his new beginnings at University and thoughts of future life plans! The post A Mathlexic life journey, Noah’s story pt 2… appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

* explicit language * Noah embodies the traits of resilience and perseverance ! Listen as he reflects on his academic experiences. Initial discouragement when he began in the learning support program in his school at which time his peers would judge him and equate intellectual ability with a learning profile that required accommodations . His self-esteem took a hit. Then in grade 10, things began...

* explicit language * Listen as Alex continues to tell his dyslexic life journey in his own words… The post A dyslexic life journey, Alex’s story pt2… appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

*explicit language* Part 1 of Alex’s dyslexic life journey in his own words… From the U.K. to Canada, Alex discusses his school experiences and reflects on strategies that were most effective to his academic success! The post A dyslexic life journey, Alex’s story… appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

For many students with dyslexia the school year and final exams are a long and gruelling process… They can be totally drained at this point in the year and really need the summer vacation time to decompress and to recharge for the next academic year. Sending a student like this directly into summer school for extra math help is often completely ineffective. They are exhausted mentally, physi...

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School is failing our dyslexic students There is a lack of training and information about dyslexia available for teachers , to help them best reach and teach every student in the classroom, especially the most vulnerable When given appropriate and effective tools , dedicated teachers can support their dyslexic students and lead them to academic success! This is life changing work for both teachers...

There is some debate and discussion on social media about whether dyslexia is actually a superpower. And if it is, why doesn’t it always show up as such? There are many factors leading to these conclusions, but the main one, is that the traditional school system is not set up in such a way as to recognize dyslexic thinking and allow students to shine their dyslexic brilliance. How can we hel...

The winds of change are planting the seeds… Things are gaining momentum and moving in the right direction to bring important changes to the academic setting for students with dyslexia ! Let’s all continue to be dyslexia warriors and Maxlexia mentors Together we WILL change the world !!! The post The Winds of Change appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

A brief description of the second unit in the three-part Educator Excellence series “How to OPTIMIZE your work with dyslexic students” Looks at ways to optimize : Student Strategies Teacher Tools Classroom Climate In order to create an inclusive classroom setting the let’s dyslexic students shine their brilliance! The post EdEx “How to OPTIMIZE your Work with Dyslexic Stude...

A new school year is quickly approaching! This can be a stressful time for students with dyslexia Here are 5 tips to help make the transition back into the classroom, a little bit easier this year. The post Back to School! appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

Thrilled to announce the launch of the Maxlexia “Educator Excellence Series” A comprehensive 3-part series Part 1 “How to Recognize dyslexic students” is now available Finally the information , techniques and strategies for teachers to help reach their dyslexic students Stay tuned for part 2 “How to Optimize classroom approaches for dyslexic students?” and part...

To be told that you do not have dyslexia… only boys have dyslexia is unacceptable! Just because dyslexia is an invisible disability does not make it any less so and to be denied support and accommodations in school , is a human rights violation This type of experience needs to stop! The post Access Denied! How is this still happening?! appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

One of the easiest and most effective ways for a dyslexic student to absorb a large volume of reading material is with audiobooks , text to speech technology and video sources. For someone with dyslexia, reading can be a very slow and laborious task leading to reading fatigue . Providing alternate formats for a person to access and assimilate text is essential for many dyslexic students. The post...

“Dyslexic Thinking” is now recognized as a sought after skill on LinkedIn profiles! This is truly a step in the right direction to change the way the world perceives dyslexia! WOOOOOT… The post Time to Celebrate! appeared first on MaxLexia: Empowering ALL Minds! .

This is MY area of expertise… math and dyslexia and dyscalculia. I have discovered that the magical “cure” for dyscalculia can be found with the assistive technology of a CALCULATOR . Students with dyslexia and dyscalculia often have poor number sense which can affect many aspects of their performance in math. With early access and proper training on how to effectively use a calc...