10/08/2026
Happy World Dyslexia Day! 📚
Dyslexia is not a measure of intelligence.
And yet, too often, children with dyslexia are made to feel like they are “behind,” “struggling,” or somehow less capable simply because reading and writing may look different for them.
Dyslexia is a neurobiological difference that affects how the brain processes language, particularly when it comes to reading and writing. It does not determine a child’s intelligence, creativity, problem-solving abilities, or potential.
In fact, many children with dyslexia demonstrate incredible strengths in a variety of areas such as:
✨ Big-picture thinking
✨ Pattern recognition
✨ Visual-spatial reasoning
✨ Creative and divergent thinking
✨ Problem-solving
As SLPs, OTs, and educators, we have an important role to play in making sure we’re not defining children by the areas that are difficult for them.
Instead, let’s ask:
What are their strengths? What supports do they need? And how can we create a safe space where they can actually show us what they know?
Let’s move away from a deficit-based view of dyslexia and toward one that recognizes the whole child 🧡
Different does not mean less.
