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For far too long dyslexia has been seen as a curse. It’s time to celebrate the gift that dyslexia can be.
Making up about 10% of the world’s population, those with dyslexia have been pitied as sufferers and unable to conform to mainstream learning standards. Author Karl de Leeuw, along with his daughter, are both dyslexic and want to prove to the world that not only is dyslexia not something to “suffer” from, but that it is the basis for natural-born creativity and entrepreneurship.
Using an fMRI, studies have shown that dyslexics use the right sides of their brain as opposed to the logical left-side that society maintains is the standard base level for learning. With so many new possibilities in learning out there, it’s time to embrace a different way of seeing things and that the GIFT of dyslexia opens up those with talents to the artistic sphere.
After all, intelligence has a number of different forms.
Review:
This is a small book, and a very quick read, but it does pack a LOT into it! Having read COUNTLESS book on Dyslexia, as far as teaching, and helping my daughter, I feel like we know how they will be, before we open the book! But this book? Nope- totally different. It is refreshing to hear someone say, maybe what works with other kids will NOT work with your kid.
There is a spectrum of Dyslexia, and your kid may never get spelling down, but could still be the smartest kid in the class. Maybe tradition ed is not for your child- maybe they are such a visual learner that Unschooling is the best approach for them. It literally is mind blowing to hear what I have SEEN, for the first time. Most educational books about kids with dyslexia, still want to force them into a traditional box. But as the author says, that's trying to force a square peg into a round hole. You may get one side, but it will never truly fit.
While the author is in Ireland, he does offer some good learning techniques that can be learned universally, and offers suggestions for finding the right educational path for your child. If you have a child is who Dyslexic, or know someone whose child IS, BUY this book for yourself or pass it on to them! It should be required reading!
About the Author:
Growing up with dyslexia, Karl de Leeuw struggled. When his daughter was diagnosed as dyslexic, he feared for her future.
Karl studied over many years with leading experts in the world in the subjects of dyslexia, alternative health, nutrition, and spiritual awakening. These studies took him to the United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Egypt, Israel, India, and Nepal.
Karl’s research helped to understand that rather than viewing dyslexia as a curse needing correction, it could be seen as a gift providing distinct and real mental advantages.
This exciting message of hope resulted in his first book, The Dyslexia Code. Dyslexia is not something to “suffer” from, this book proposes, but the basis for real, natural-born creativity and entrepreneurship.
As part of his investigations, Karl also came to appreciate the vital role that correct nutrition has on our physical and mental health, as well as on how long we live. The fruits of his findings are contained within his book, The Healthspring Code.
Karl’s latest book, The Universe Code, is his most ambitious, taking more than seven years to research and revealing clues to answer to the biggest questions of all: the mysteries of the universe.
Are you open to new thinking in these areas? Karl and his daughter and many others have found answers in these books which provide hope and a path to a brighter future.
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