Dyslexia and Learning Solutions Ontario

FREE Neurodiversity Weekend and YES there will be a recording if you cannot attend the entire weekend - link below

https://buff.ly/FAfaPX8

Join us December 6 & 7 for this FREE event

What an amazing experience my colleague Cathie has had - have a read - I am sure you will be inspired....





https://davismethod.com/still-i-rise-refugee-davis-programs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOWtRFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFVb2FuRFFHTjBvOWVFR1k1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuyyKdbLJtRVNldEkEmhK01yH9LuVQQN8fHK_r7fauZCN5IwlZFGD1Fzc7rL_aem_-snl4pZm44WkVvPxXMQsCQ

From Refugee Camp to Reading: Ryan and Yaya's Transformations - Davis - English Two refugee students transform through Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia programs in Nairobi. From unable to read to grade-level in one week. Proof that understanding changes everything.

Yes, yes,yes!!!!

Great to hear Keira Knightley talking to Graham Norton about how she uses her Dyslexic Thinking skills to learn lines. She describes how she draws while listening to a recording of the script - and this helps her memorize the part she needs to learn. Dyslexic Thinkers often have strong visual memories. Our brains are wired to process and store information through images, patterns, and spatial relationships. When the words won't 'stick', the pictures will. This is a great way for many dyslexic learners to learn. Creating revision notes that are visual, picture or doodle-based and colour coded. She also told Graham about how her parents used her passion for acting as the 'carrot' to get through school - just as she told us in this great interview, too. Read more about the interview here: https://people.com/keira-knightley-how-she-learns-her-lines-with-dyslexia-11841454

Worth the share

As a child, Jamie Oliver remembers sitting in the classroom feeling “thick, dumb and stupid”. What he didn’t know then was that his dyslexia was his superpower – one that would later help him build a career defined by the things he loved, not by the things he couldn't do. Now, through his Dyslexia Revolution campaign, @jamieoliver is determined to change how children with dyslexia are seen and treated – and to make sure no child feels the way he once did.

What a great way to learn about the Davis methods in this free session

"There was nothing wrong with him being the way he was—he just needed a way to take the chaos out of his world." — Cathie Geraci
If you're a parent feeling lost after traditional approaches haven't worked... if you lie awake wondering how to truly connect with your non-speaking child... this evening is for you.
Cathie Geraci—a mom who's walked this path for 23+ years—shares how she helped her son move from isolation to connection, communication, and independence.
Understanding the World of Non-Speaking Autism
🗓 Thursday, 16 October
⏰ 19:30–21:30 BST
💻 Live Online Webinar

You'll learn:
💜 Why the world feels chaotic for your child
🩵 How they might already be communicating (in ways we're missing)
💜 Practical steps you can take starting now
🩵How families have transformed their daily lives

You're not alone in this. Join other parents seeking to truly understand their child's world.
Spaces are limited: https://buff.ly/BZEG3AJ

Information on actual science about the ridiculous claim from the US today regarding Tylenol and Autism

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a statement about the FDA's shift noting the president's announcement is not supported by science.

Last week, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) reaffirmed "acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate first-line option for managing fever and pain during pregnancy when medically needed, at recommended doses and for the shortest duration necessary."

The SOGC's position is based on its review, finding no causal evidence linking prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

Doctors, scientists and leading advocacy groups have long debunked any concern that vaccines, including the measles vaccine, could be linked to autism.

One of my favourite memories from working in Brazil - this exhibit was amazing and how poetic..💕

Love the sounds attached to the letters ❤️❤️

In Canadian classrooms, it's estimated that 10-20% of students experience dyslexia, which is a common learning difference. This means that in a typical classroom, at least two, and potentially up to five, students may be struggling with reading due to dyslexia. Dyslexia affects around 750,000 school-aged children and 5 million adults in Canada

Did you know out of 100 kids, at least 10 are dyslexic, but only 2 are diagnosed at school...early identification changes lives. Without it, kids struggle with confidence, self-esteem, and anxiety. Don't miss Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution tomorrow night on Channel 4 at 9pm... #ComeOnBridget

Have a listen…..

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIeG25qxedd/?igsh=ZWxxaGRjbmR4Nmgz

RFK Jr. says he’ll “figure out” the cause of autism by September. But here’s what he won’t tell you: 👉🏼 Autism already has well-documented roots in genetics and epigenetics that needs support here. 👉🏼 Decades of research across the globe have debunked the vaccine myth again and again. 👉🏼 Scientists aren’t “starting from scratch”—they’re focused on real-world support, inclusive care, and better outcomes.   The real danger isn’t just misinformation—it’s the way it: ❌ Frames autism as a disease to “solve” ❌ Fuels ableism dressed up as science ❌ Distracts from what actually helps autistic individuals thrive ❌ Leaves room for misinformation including at the end where they allude to ‘stop taking something, eating something, or getting a shot’ ❌ Sets us up with a deadline because there is a pre-conceived belief they want to push.   Because autism isn’t something to fear. It’s a neurodevelopmental difference to understand.   This Sunday, I’ll be debunking the vaccine-autism myth in depth on my YouTube channel—backed by evidence, not fear. And in the meantime, want to better understand what autism actually looks like? 🧠 Comment AUTISM YOUTUBE and I’ll send you a must-watch video I did with Andi Putt (@mrsspeechiep), a pediatric speech-language pathologist and neurodiversity advocate. We break down autism characteristics and explain real-life examples submitted by our community.   🎧 Follow @pedsdoctalk for more myth-busting, science-backed content that centers families and respects neurodivergent voices.   🎥 Credit to original post: @mosheh   👇🏼 What’s one piece of misinformation about autism you wish people would finally let go?