Lochie would have to be the most resilient person I know.
After leaving school at 14, now 20, he has completed an apprenticeship, bought himself a brand new car, boat and caravan and is currently saving for his first home. He is in year 2 of his second apprenticeship just to top it off. Quite an achievement for a kid who can barely read.
He decided to start a Cert IV in Business. Looking to the future, he wants to build houses as a qualified building, and also fit them out as a qualified cabinet maker. I warned him there was a lot of work in Cert IV Business but he was determined.
The first few weeks went well. He told me how he was first to know the answers, how he had the best ideas and was a bit of teachers pet. Quite different from his earlier school years. He was going so well that when the teacher asked him to read his business plan out to the class he tried to do it. Dyslexic sometimes sneaks up on you and he wasn't able to read it. He got words mixed up and was slow. The class laughed at him. He told them he was dyxlexic and their response was "we didnt know you were retarded".
He came home in tears. I asked why he read out aloud instead of just saying no. His response broke my heart.
"Mum, I forgot I was stupid".
Dyslexic kids struggle and when they grow up it doesnt become easier. However, he went off the class the next week and has continued with it.
My Childrens book in Open Dyslexic font will help dyslexic kids enjoy reading and build their confidence. Check out the link and I'm really interested in your feedback.
http://www.p101.com.au/dyslexiaenhanced.htm
Thanks
Wednesday 6 November 2013
Saturday 2 November 2013
Dyslexic Friendly book
Many of you have been following my stories about Lochie. I've also had many messages and emails asking when my book will be ready for release. Spider and Bat IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE!!
Spider and Bat is printed in Open Dyslexic font and is interesting enough to engage the intelligent dyslexic mind. All Spider and Bat advententures have a personal development element. As a qualified Youth Worker, I believe that all stories should encourge learning and discussion.
Lochie developed a strong fear, even hate of books when he was about 8. To him, they were something all his friends could master, but he could not. There are a few publishers now releasing novels in Open Dyslexic font which is fantastic, but I believe that a childrens book series can assist a dyslexic child before they become reluctant to read.
Spider and Bat is a flip book, meaning that reading from front to back it is in Open Dyslexic font. Turn it to the back and read in normal text. This means, if you have a dyslexic child, they can learn to read the Open Dyslexic font and you can read them the story in normal text. Or, if you are a dyslexic parent, you can read to your child!
When Lochie read Spider and Bat for the first time, he looked up and said "This is amazing, the words dont move". I just wish someone had developed something like this much earlier.
This book is the start of a series. Available now for presale on http://www.p101.com.au/dyslexiaenhanced.htm. In order for me to get these books printed and sent, I need to presell.
All of you that have encouraged me alog the way, this is now the time to support. Please go check out the link.
Spider and Bat is printed in Open Dyslexic font and is interesting enough to engage the intelligent dyslexic mind. All Spider and Bat advententures have a personal development element. As a qualified Youth Worker, I believe that all stories should encourge learning and discussion.
Lochie developed a strong fear, even hate of books when he was about 8. To him, they were something all his friends could master, but he could not. There are a few publishers now releasing novels in Open Dyslexic font which is fantastic, but I believe that a childrens book series can assist a dyslexic child before they become reluctant to read.
Spider and Bat is a flip book, meaning that reading from front to back it is in Open Dyslexic font. Turn it to the back and read in normal text. This means, if you have a dyslexic child, they can learn to read the Open Dyslexic font and you can read them the story in normal text. Or, if you are a dyslexic parent, you can read to your child!
When Lochie read Spider and Bat for the first time, he looked up and said "This is amazing, the words dont move". I just wish someone had developed something like this much earlier.
This book is the start of a series. Available now for presale on http://www.p101.com.au/dyslexiaenhanced.htm. In order for me to get these books printed and sent, I need to presell.
All of you that have encouraged me alog the way, this is now the time to support. Please go check out the link.
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