How to create an environment to balance your mind
Did you know that a cluttered environment, creates a mess inside your head, making it hard to focus and get anything done? If you need any assistance when reading this post please note Browsealoud is installed [...]
Books by Dyslexics | Amber Lee Dodd’s We Are Giants
When I was growing up, most books aimed at young female readers, seemed to only feature girls with perfect figures and the boys that fought over them. I had unrealistic expectations of the world because of [...]
Top 3 Online Grammar Checkers for Error Free Writing
In 1971 Ralph Gorin, of Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, programmed a rudimentary artificial intelligence app that has become one of the world’s most widely used assistive technologies. Now, while Spell Check is not always perfect, [...]
Italian Play Set Out to Tackle the Dark Side of Dyslexic
With the advances of assistive technology and support in education and the workplace, dyslexic traits that were traditionally seen as barriers can now be overcome. One issue that still prevails though, is the self-deprecation caused by [...]
Dyslexics in Film: Now You See Me 2 feat. Woody Harrelson & Mark Ruffalo
Woody Harrelson (dyslexic), Mark Ruffalo (dyslexic) and Daniel Radcliffe (dyspraxic) represent for neurodiversity in this comedy, action-packed roller coaster of a film. If you need any assistance when reading this post please note Browsealoud is installed [...]
What’s changed in 15 years of Dyslexia in Higher Education?
It’s been 15 years since the Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE) held its first annual conference. So at this year’s annual get together we decided to test the mood of influencers and educators. [...]
New Kids On the Block: The Latest Assistive Tech for This Summer
Five new AT solutions that you should know about. As Ferris Bueller said on his day off, ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.’ [...]
Jobs for Dyslexics | Press Officer – Anja Dembina
As dyslexics we are often told that there are some jobs that we are just not suited to, or that our unique challenges may make certain professions no go areas. We at The Codpast are having [...]
Books by Dyslexics | A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled
When I was asked to review this book, I was hesitant as I don’t normally read non-fiction books – being forced to read them at University has put me off. But like a lot of people, [...]
True Stories | Red Pen Scars
My self-esteem and confidence had taken a pounding from a young age as the red pen marks made permanent scars. Although I survived it, School was not easy for me. Enduring constant put downs for bad [...]