Dyslexia Workshop Makes a Big Splash!
Despite the heavy rain on Saturday 14th November 2009, four parents and three children turned up to Dyslexic Brian’s Parent as Dyslexia Support Coach Workshop.
Caitlin's Perception of Dyslexia
The workshop got off to a bit of a late start due to the rain having caused a build up of traffic in Bristol city centre. Whilst the parents dried off and enjoyed a cup of warm tea the children explored the workshop space – discovered an old trap door, practiced their boxing skills on a couple of punch bags that we have hanging up, and then let loose on a drum kit, which I’m sure could be heard for miles! Goga took photo’s of the children posing on the drum kit and will email these of to them so that the can remember their time at Dyslexic Brian’s office.
The workshop started with Antonio Farruggia giving an overview of the Parent as Dyslexia Support Coach Programme and also a description of the day’s workshop. Then he explained a bit about his past and how he had struggled all of his life with dyslexia until he overcame it when he was 38 years old.
Harry's Perception of Dyslexia
Everyone in the group, including the children, then sketched out their perception of dyslexia – these were shared with the group followed by a very interesting discussion where everyone elaborated further on they way they see dyslexia.
Antonio then shared with us his theory of dyslexia that he arrived at during his ten years of PhD research on the subject of dyslexia. His theory of dyslexia went down well with the group and it seemed to make sense to everyone. However, there were concerns at first that his theory, although being good to assist people to develop a positive mental attitude towards their dyslexia, may leave them falling a bit short when it come to developing practical skill such as reading and writing. To address this Antonio shared a few techniques with the group that are aimed at helping children to develop their writing skills.
Tiny's Perception of Dyslexia
The workshop ended with the children presenting Antonio with the pictures that they had draw to explain what dyslexia is and how it affects them.
The children have asked if they can come back as they enjoyed themselves and had fun – so we are now planning to run a follow up workshop in December for this group.
Click here for inforation about the different types of workshop that we run.
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First Overcoming Dyslexia Workshop Gets Thumbs Up
First Overcoming Dyslexia Workshop
The first of our Overcoming Dyslexia Workshops that we ran on the 3rd November gets the thumbs up from everyone who took part.
The purpose of the workshops was to explore our perceptions of dyslexia. We did this by carrying out several exercises that Antonio used within the dyslexia support programme that he developed as part of his PhD research.
One of the exercises that we did was a Self-characterisation Sketch (click here to read about this exercise) – this appeared to go down really well and got the ball rolling for a really interesting discussion about how dyslexia can affect people’s lives.
Following this, everyone in the group did an exercise that assisted them to describe their perception of dyslexia. It was so fascinating how each person described their view of dyslexia in such a uniquely individual way – lots of interesting drawing were produced too (see photo).
What’s coming next?
Moving forward, the next workshop that we are running on Monday 9th November will focus on beginning the process of developing a Super Charged Dyslexia Mindset.
We will be exploring if your current view of dyslexia to discover if it is holding you back from achieving your goals in life. And, if this is the case, we will be assisting you to re-conceptualise your dyslexia in a way that will enable you to liberate yourself from your dyslexia.
If you are interested in attending this workshop then please contact us now to book your FREE place.
DysFest dyslexia awerness week film festival | November 2009
Exploring dyslexia from a f…resh new perspective.
DysFest Is the first dyslexia awerness week film festival which explores the representation and understanding of dyslexia looking at films, technology and art.
Films and workshops highlighting different attitudes to Dyslexia from around the world and showing aspects of the condition will be followed by discussions with filmmakers and leading thinkers in the fields of assistive technology and development psychology.
That’ll take place in London from the 2nd to the 6th of November 2009.
For more information or to reserve your free seat visit http://www.dysfest.org.
Say ‘Hi’ to Your Dyslexia
Say 'Hi' to Your Dyslexia
Say ‘Hi’ to Your Dyslexia and explore how it affects your life.
This is a fun workshop full of games and role plays.
The session starts with Antonio telling everyone a bit about himself and how dyslexic affected his life until he learnt how to get rid of all of the difficulties that dyslexia was causing him.
After this you will take part in a game that will help you to explain what your dyslexia means to you and how it affects your life.
Once you have done this, Antonio will explain his theory about dyslexia to you and tell you how he used it to get rid of all of his dyslexia difficulties.
Then it’s your turn to test out his theory by doing a role play that will help you to decide if it will suit you too.
Then you will be set with some fun homework to do before the next workshop beings. The homework will help you to look at your dyslexia in a way that is really positive and that will make you feel proud to be dyslexic.
To book your place on this workshop or for more information please contact Antonio Farruggia on:
+44 (0) 79697 89893 or email him at info@DyslexicBrian.com
Say ‘Bye’ to Your Dyslexia Difficulties
Say 'Bye' to Your Dyslexia
Say ‘Bye’ to Your Dyslexia Difficulties by learning how to overcome your dyslexia.
This workshop is full of excitement and challenges.
The session starts with a group role play that describes some of the dyslexia difficulties that the group experiences.
You will help to write the script for this role play so it’s your chance to show off your creative skills or to add a few comical bits to it.
The next thing you will be doing is describe the main dyslexia difficulties you experience and would like to get rid of.
Antonio and the rest of the team will then show you how you can become a ‘self-organised learner’ and find ways to overcome your own dyslexia difficulties.
Then you will be able to do an experiment to see if you can find ways to improve your skills and abilities within an area that has been giving you difficulties, for example, improving your reading and writing skills.
Then Antonio will set you some fun homework to do before the next workshop begins. The homework will help you to try out what you have learnt on start to overcome other dyslexia difficulties.
To book your place on this workshop or for more information please contact Antonio Farruggia on:
+44 (0) 79697 89893 or email him at info@DyslexicBrian.com
Join Dyslexic Brian’s Gang
Join Dyslexic Brian's Gang
Join Dyslexic Brian’s Gang so that you can share issues and ideas with likeminded people.
This workshop is the full of creativity and innovation.
This session starts with Antonio explaining how important it is for members of the group to try and keep in touch in order to offer support to each other.
As a group we will have a discussion around the types of methods that we could use to keep in touch with each other.
We will have an IT specialist at our dispose that will help us to set up whatever methods of online communication we come up with as a group.
Once we have decided on the way we will keep in touch with each other we will come up with our own Dyslexic Brian Gang Rules. Creating our own Gang Rules is good fun and we can add a few silly rules to have a laugh.
This workshop ends with a Dyslexic Brian Gang Award Ceremony where you will receive a certificate of achievement from Dyslexic Brian himself!
To book your place on this workshop or for more information please contact Antonio Farruggia on:
+44 (0) 79697 89893 or email him at info@DyslexicBrian.com
Overcoming Dyslexic | Young Peoples Workshops | Aims and Objectives
Aims and Objectives
Aims and Objectives
Aims and Objectives
Here’s an overview of the main aim and objectives for the Young Peoples Workshops that we are currently running in Bristol, UK:
The Aim: To assist dyslexic young people to completely overcome their dyslexia.
Objective One: To coach young people through the process of developing a powerful dyslexic mindset that enables them to reframe their perception of dyslexia in a way that does not restrict their ability to overcome dyslexia completely.
Objective Two: To assist young people to become independent learners by gaining an understanding of the processes and skills needed for them to tackle and overcome their own dyslexia related issues.
Objective Three: To assist young people to design and develop a peer lead support network that provides a platform for the continuation of the learning gained from the workshops.
Overcoming Dyslexia Workshop 1: Exploring Your Dyslexia
Exploring Your Dyslexia
Exploring Your Dyslexia
Exploring Your Dyslexia
Many dyslexic people never really take a close look at their own dyslexia and get to know it intimately. If this applies to you then come along to this workshop as it will help you to understand your dyslexia on a deeper level. As a group we will explore what dyslexia is, what causes it, how it impacts on us, and whether it can be cured or not. These are slippery areas to explore but important ones to examine especially if your intention is to overcome your dyslexia completely.
To book your place on this workshop or for more information please contact Antonio ‘Magico’ Farruggia on +44 (0) 79697 89893 or email him at info@DyslexicBrian.com
Creating a super charged ‘Dyslexic Mindset’
Overcoming Your Dyslexia
Overcoming Dyslexia Workshop 2: Creating a super charged ‘Dyslexic Mindset’
Creating a super charged ‘Dyslexic Mindset’
Creating a super charged ‘Dyslexic Mindset’
Creating a super charged ‘Dyslexic Mindset’
Is your current view of dyslexia holding you back from achieving your goals or from excelling in your current career? If yes, then this workshop is for you! It has been specifically designed to help you conceptualise your dyslexia as a phantom condition that has been imposed on you by educational and social forces. We will guide you through the process of re-conceptualised your dyslexia in this liberating way and then assist you to create a super charged ‘Dyslexic Mindset’ that will help you achieve your goals and excel within your career.
To book your place on this workshop or for more information please contact Antonio ‘Magico’ Farruggia on +44 (0) 79697 89893 or email him at info@DyslexicBrian.com
Exploring Your Dyslexia
Overcoming Your Dyslexia
Overcoming Dyslexia Workshop 3: Overcoming Your Dyslexia
Overcoming Your Dyslexia
Overcoming Your Dyslexia
Overcoming Your Dyslexia
Difficulties with reading, writing, expressing thought coherently and organisational management are just a few issues that are commonly associated with dyslexia and which can generally limit the potential of dyslexic people. Within this workshop we will assist you to identify and then prioritise the main issues relating to your dyslexia that you wish to overcome. We will then assist you to design and develop your own methods and techniques to overcome these issues which if applied will help you to free yourself completely of dyslexia.
To book your place on this workshop or for more information please contact Antonio ‘Magico’ Farruggia on +44 (0) 79697 89893 or email him at info@DyslexicBrian.com
