#dyslexia — Public Fediverse posts
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Lots of updates recently to my Basic Reading pages (Word List Builder, Blending Practice, Sound Checker, and Sentence Creator). They should better match words with the sounds students will practice. For example, the pages now deal with "magic e" and vowel teams more accurately.
https://spackman-chris.neocities.org/
#OrtonGillingham #Reading #BasicReading #TeachingReading #dyslexia
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Canada’s first dyslexia centre gets permanent home in VancouverThe Vancouver centre will provide direct programs and services to families while also working with teachers and school districts to improve support for students with dyslexia.
https://globalnews.ca/news/12049125/canadas-first-dyslexia-centre-in-vancouver/
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Held back twice due to dyslexia, he overcame it to become one of TV’s most prolific writers
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Teaching to Respect Intersectional Neurodiversity in LIS Classrooms and Practice
A conference-paper: openalex.org/works/w43069...
#Academia
#Neurodiverse
#Library
#Librarian
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Academic
#ADHD
#Dyslexia
#dyscalculia
#HE
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I've been working on updating a decision making process in a #coop from #voting to #consensus inspired by #ietf #decisionMaking process when a colleague made me realize that consensus process is not compatible with many #neurodivergent cognitive styles. It disproportionately favors #Neurotypicals and extraverted ppl while putting more introverted and less verbal type people at a disadvantage. Also it's yet another "social capital" dominated decision making process. Less social capital - less likely you'll actually speak up against the crowd.
The "no one left behind" goal is not fulfilled by the "no loud opposition" decision process. What process does that? We're staying with the simplistic voting for now but adding a prolonged debate. Any ideas? How other #cooperatives do that? Especially #anarchist ones?
#autism #adhd #audhd #dyslexia #socialAnxiety #ptsd #spectrum #anarchism #anarchistOrder #socialism #cooperative
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A lot of hyper-users of AI have symptoms of #ADHD and #dyslexia.
I had and still have serious learning disability. I am a very slow reader. I have extremely poor memory. I have problems remembering vocabulary both in Chinese and in English. I have difficulties reading manuals and following instructions.
What does AI offer me? A second brain to offload my learning deficiencies. I no longer need to memorize words, equations, models, programming language syntax, ...
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I hope no one I know will use this.
AI will find a way around it quickly. People who need to use screen readers or people like me who need to recognise the shape of words to read won't.
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📄'Advancing neurodiversity inclusion in academic libraries: An integrated review of global research'
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www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Academic
#ADHD
#Dyslexia
#HE
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As a neurodivergent person I'm interested in taxonomy but as a dyslexic person I find it inconvenient that many taxa have unreadable names that differ from other taxa with just one letter.
papilionoidea (butterflies)
papilionidae (swallowtails)In this case its even two differences, but still it doesn't feel very inclusive to people with learning disabilities (or probably to most people I guess).
#neurodivergence #neurodiversity #dyslexia #taxonomy #butterflies #inclusion
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@the_etrain
Edited to add:
Further down in this thread, @ceartas , who reports actually working with Mr Brimley professionally, states that the third-hand take passed on by me has no basis in fact. Pleez ignore gossip on teh internets, and don't give credence where none is due. I, for one, will strive to do better in this regard.
Bong hits 4 Jesus.I heard this from someone who heard it from someone else, but Wilford Brimley was said to be functionally illiterate. He'd hire young, attractive "script girls," who'd read his scripts to him so he could remember the lines.
Now this was quite a few years back, when info about learning disabilities was less widespread, so he might have just been dyslexic, rather than illiterate. No word came down to me back then about his affinity for oatmeal or affliction to diabeetus.
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#WordWeavers July 28: If you couldn't write, how would you tell your stories?
The way I told them for years. I was a storyteller, a teller of bedtime adventures and more.
That was where the 'give me three words' started.And then spellcheckers arrived.
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OUT NOW: Masuku from Lowtek Games
Dundee-based Lowtek Games (aka Ally Low) has officially released his latest title, Masuku, on PC via Steam. A Nintendo Switch release is planned for later in the year.
The abstract strategy puzzle game, designed for 1–4, tasks players with placing, rotating, and flipping cards on a grid to select or cover up specific colours and symbols to meet shifting rules and scoring objectives.
It’s a beautifully simple mechanic, which over time, reveals a surprisingly subtle and deep puzzle, where thoughtful planning and logic pay dividends over time. It reminded me of the simple aesthetic and design of the NYT games line-up – in the best possible way.
https://youtu.be/10YuyHMXkUk?si=4QkGHc7wUglyF9te
From Game Jam Prototype to Digital Strategy
The core concept for Masuku originated during Global Game Jam 2026 under the theme “Mask”. Ally initially prototyped the mechanics using physical paper cut-outs, designing a game where players mask out shapes and colours to score points under a changing rule set. After testing a digital version within Illustrator, Ally pivoted the project into Unity.
In addition to local multi-player and solo challenge modes, the game features a daily challenge mode with global leaderboards, as well as distinct puzzle variants including:
- White Out: Place cards to eliminate every coloured circle except one from the board.
- Pure Blue: Cover up everything on the grid except the blue squares.
- No Overlap: Reach the target score of 50 points without overlapping any cards.
Built-In Accessibility and Dislectek Integration
Consistent with Lowtek Games’ focus on accessibility, Masuku includes comprehensive options for players with different . The game features light and dark display modes, customisable colour palettes for colour-blind players, and full text-to-speech support powered by Lowtek’s proprietary Dislectek plugin.
Founded in 2020, Lowtek Games has established a reputation for original, retro games and middleware that address dyslexia and accessibility hurdles. Lowtek’s previous titles include award-winning retro NES homebrew titles such as FLEA!, FLEA!2 and Tapeworm Disco Puzzle, as well as A Familiar Fairytale – an experiential project created to simulate the frustration of reading with dyslexia.
Dislectek, which allows developers to integrate dyslexia-focused text-to-speech tools into Unity projects with minimal setup, earned Lowtek Games the Best Tools and Tech award at the 2022 Scottish Games Awards.
Availability
Masuku is available now on PC via Steam at an RRP of £4.59, with a free daily challenge demo available to play directly in-browser on VIVERSE or via Steam.
- Steam Page: Masuku on Steam
- Browser Demo: Masuku on VIVERSE
- Developer Contact: Follow updates via Lowtek Games
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One of the hardest parts for running my own business isn’t what you’d expect.
I’m dyslexic. I have to manually copy all the addresses that come into Etsy to my couriers website for *every order*, plus write customs/export paperwork for each U.S. line item. I also re-read order receipts at least 3 times.
It’s incredibly tedious and I wish there was a better accessibility option other than checking over and over again and using TTS.
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'Designing for Dyslexia: Readability, Neuro-Inclusion, and Small, Meaningful Progress' ⬇️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#library #catalogue #UX #Dyslexic #Dyslexia #Neurodiverse
Designing for Dyslexia: Readab... -
For how broken autocorrect is on iOS, Siri always gets Siri correct.
FFS, it’s always fighting my #dyslexia and NOT for the better lol
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Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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@nmott Here's more information on math #dyslexia, if it helps.
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📄'Neurodiversity Disclosure Among Academic Library Staff'
🖥️ digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/etds/25/
#Library📚 #Librarian
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#Academia #Academic #HE
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ecwkd7xnxmxy2xjk7jvshywc/post/3l6yzb2okpn2x
Neurodiversity Disclosure Amon... -
RE: https://flipboard.social/@newsguyusa/116807406921822719
JFC
my bilinguism triggers #dyslexia and one of the biggest problems i have is understanding songs in English, YET! even with my disability, i understood what Cohen meant when i first heared:❝ She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah❞it’s a song about the liminal space between sex & the sacred. that stanza is about ORGASMS and MYSTIC ECSTASY.
it’s Cohen’s low-key shoutout to George Bataille’s ON EROTISM.
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Learning #Disability Week: Working with #dyslexia and #dyspraxia
Senior Paramedic Mark Plant is sharing his experience of living and working with dyslexia and dyspraxia, neurodivergent conditions that can affect reading, writing, organisation and coordination. His experience highlights the importance of understanding, workplace support and speaking up about individual needs.
#Health #NHS
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Research into MBTI® type, neurodivergence, and neurodiversity - A report from The Myers-Briggs Company [2024]
This seems to be an interesting and quite recent study that differenciates [in a very respectful way!] between participants that self-diagnosed and those who have an externally validated diagnose.
#MBTI #MyersBriggs #actuallyAutistic #actuallyADHD #tourette #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #workPlace #ocd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #dyscalculia
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'Neurodiversity at Work: Challenges and Opportunities for Human Resource Management' ⬇️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #Employment #Workplace #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
Neurodiversity at Work: Challe... -
'Neurodiversity-affirming practices for library workers and patrons' ⬇️ openresearch.okstate.edu/entities/pub... #Library #Librarian #LibraryWorker #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #Employment #Workplace #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
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'A Dictionary of Neurodivergent Language' ⬇️ ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/... #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
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Celebrating Dyslexia Day.
#dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #adhd #dyslexic #autism #dyslexiaeducation #education #neurodiversity #dyslexiasupport #dysgraphia #specialeducation #dyslexiaadvocate #dyscalculia #saydyslexia #ortongillingham #dyspraxia #learningdisabilities #neurodivergent #learningdisability #specialneeds #scienceofreading #mentalhealth #reading #dyslexicthinking #madebydyslexia #structuredliteracy #autismawareness #dyslexiaisreal #learning…
https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/celebrating-dyslexia-day/
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LIS Vocational Education at the Margins: A Personal View Inclusion, Accessibility, and Support for Neurodiverse Learners in Australia 🔽 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Library #Librarian #Research #Neurodivergent #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #Dyspraxia #vocational #education
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📝Conceptualising Belonging: How LIS Education Can Cultivate a Truly Inclusive Future for Neurodivergent and Disabled Information Professionals 🔽 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Librarian 📚 #LibraryWorker #KIM #Neurodiversity #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #Disability #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #CripLib
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'Listening to Neurodiverse Voices in the Workplace' A qualitative study to gain insight into the experiences of #neurodivergent individuals and the barriers faced at work ⬇️ kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/pu... #Employment #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
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'Neurodiversity in the Workplace: An information guide for employers.' ⬇️ www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/u... #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #Employment #Workplace #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
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From the archives: Neurodiversity in the Library: One Librarian’s Experience www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2017/neurodi... #Research #Neurodivergent #Employment #Workplace #HiddenDisability #Diversity #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
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Understood.org survey: Neurodiversity at work (2025)⬇️ www.understood.org/en/research-... #Research #Neurodivergent #Employment #Workplace #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD
Understood.org survey: Neurodi... -
Co-occurrence of #ADHD, #dyslexia, and/or #dyscalculia sometimes feels like salt on the wound. The underlying reasons that happen are not well understood, but it might be genes that influence common traits across multiple #LearningDisabilities.
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Someone showed me the #font Shantell Sans, and my first impression was really good, it passed my simple #Dyslexia test: I take a one-second-or-less glance at a full large paragraph and see if I got the core of what's being mentioned.
After a day of using it, so far it's pretty good. It fits well on a desktop UI, unlike OpenDyslexic, which needs to be used in its Alta variant to work.
So far I know of the following good specialized fonts for dyslexia and vision impairment #accessibility:
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When I drop my housemate at uni (she works there), we'll often pop past McDonald's so she can get an iced coffee. I'll use the app to order for her, especially if I have points to get it for free.
The app gives an order number made up of 2 letters and two digits for you to tell the drive through person... which means looking at the code on my phone and remembering it to tell the person, harder than it sounds for someone who has adhd, dyslexia and dyscalculia.
So, I make up images...
LR36 - 36 lesbian rogues
TH95 - 95 tiny hitlers
MB42 - 42 monkey butts...I'm dreading the day I forget to translate it back to the code and just yell FIFTY FOUR OTTER DICKS at some poor customer service person trying to do their job.
#audhd #autism #adhd #disability #neurodiverse #LearningDisability #dyslexia #dyscalculia #disabled
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Like Stars on Earth portrays a young boy learning to cope with dyslexia. Our free curriculum guide for the film includes a lesson to help students understand how their own brains work! For grades 6-8 / approx. ages 11-13. 2/2
https://journeysinfilm.org/product/like-stars-on-earth/
#Education #Neurodivergent #Dyslexia #LearningDisabilities #Edutooters #Homeschooling #Neuroscience #LikeStarsOnEarth #TaareZameenPar #AamirKhan @education @edutooters
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CW: mh-, childhood trauma, school, long post
I need to write down these thoughts to remember them tomorrow, when I go to therapy.
I might be going to a class meeting soon and I just had the thought that maybe teachers would be there too. At first I didn't know why I hated that idea, but now I know.
During my childhood and youth all grownups failed me on every level.
Teachers would make me feel bad about myself by dissing me for my bad grades, by shaming me in front of the class during oral tests or when making me read out loud (I had a learning disability and would never learn reading well).
They would always say how bright and talented I was, but blame me for being lazy. They would make me feel inadequate and wrong. And not once I remember a teacher asking me what my home situation was like, whether I was safe or whether I was being abused.My stepfather, who came into my life when I was about five or six, after my parents divorced, beat me.
My parents didn't protect me. Nobody did.But it speaks volumes that I hated school more than I hated home. I would simulate sickness all the time or just leave school early in later years.
There was no one I could turn to, because there was no one who cared. I was never good at lying or keeping secrets, so I'm sure it wouldn't have been hard to make me talk, if only any grownup would have made me feel safe around them.
I was bullied in school too. And by my friends no less. Because of what happened at home I never liked being touched by men or boys. They found out and exploited that weakness. They would touch me inappropriately and my fighting back only egged them on. And sometimes I would get in trouble for fighting back (a little).
I'm not saying life treated me any better in the past 14 years after school, but I still have nightmares about going back there.
I fell in love with a classmate after I flunked in the 10th year of compulsory school. I won't bother trying to explain what grade that is to you, wherever you come from - lets just say I was about 16. She was wonderful and so good to me. But me never really having experienced love or having developed properly, I didn't show healthy attachment patterns. I had way too hard feelings for her and became dependent/addicted/obsessed. She never loved me back and in the last grade I went to the headmaster to ask him to downgrade me one class, because I couldn't stand being in the same class with her anymore.
So I was the new kid in a classroom again and for half a year repeated the second to last grade. I didn't have to pass any tests or do homework, because I had already passed that grade.
But when the last grade started I couldn't get used to doing anything for school anymore. Not to speak of my heavy depression.Even during that time none of the teachers suspected there was something seriously wrong with me. And nobody seemed to have any sympathy for me. I think they waved me through graduation, because they didn't want to deal with me anymore.
Those last one and a half years are the time I have the most nightmares about. Teachers torturing me through tests and stuff, when I probably should have been in stationary care.
While I'm writing this I've changed my mind. I now wish teachers will be there at the class meeting. I'd like to confront them about all this.
I'd start by asking if anything has changed for the better for students, since we graduated. Whether kids who didn't perform well are still being tortured and humiliated in front of their peers, without any regard of what trauma they might go through at home.#ChildhoodTrauma #school #depression #MentalHealth #SchoolSystem #FediLZ #teachers #teacher #ChildAbuse #bullying #LearningDisability #dyslexia
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Some of the wonderful neurotypes that, when all mixed together with a sprinkle of harmony, allow us to build a nicer world for everyone.
#ADHD #Bipolar #Anxiety #Depression #Stuttering #OCD #Autism #Tourettes #PanicDisorders #Neurotypicality #Dyslexia and
#PersonalityDisorders
#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyADHD