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The Gift of Dyslexia: The Book that Completely Changed my World

Site founder Matthew has posted a review on the book The Gift of Dyslexia, on The Gift of Dyslexia blog. This book really surprised him and helped with reframing his ideas on and perception of dyslexia and learning.

A highly recommended read.

The Gift of Dyslexia: The Book that Completely Changed my World
After writing my first article on the Gift of Dyslexia blog, it was recommended to me to give the book The Gift of Dyslexia a read. As reading at that point wasn’t my thing, I downloaded the audiobook version started giving it a listen.
It took me 3 to 4 attempts to listen to the preface. Ronald

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