Decoding Dyslexia OH

09/05/2024

Today, on International Day of Charity, a day to reflecting on the wisdom and grace of Mother Teresa, a woman whose humility and compassion have always inspired me. Her words, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples,” remind me it’s the everyday kindness we offer that truly makes a difference. She also said “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Let these simple but profound truths guide you to live a life full of purpose, kindness, and love!

07/15/2024

Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history and why it's such an inconsistent language.

Spelling reformers have been advocating for changes to make English spelling more intuitive and less irregular. One example of its messiness: take the “g-h” sound from “enough,” the “o” sound from “women,” and the “t-i” sound from “action,” and you could argue that “g-h-o-t-i” spells “fish.” So, how did English get like this? Arika Okrent explores the complexity of English spelling conventions.

Lesson by Arika Okrent, directed by Emily Howells, Aaron Brady.

02/28/2024

Great video this morning on the Today show about dyslexia. Glad they are talking about dyslexia but also heartbroken because I’ve been on the crusade to shine a light on dyslexia for well over 20 years and we are still talking about it as if it is brand new.

11/20/2023

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-flawed-dyslexia-screen-leaves-thousands-of-kids-without-help/

Changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help many more children learn to read

11/12/2023

Henry Winkler was so inspirational speaking to us on November 8, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Want to feel inspired by another person with dyslexia? If so buy his book on audible and he will share with you his positive perspective on life. Henry Winkler

08/09/2023

So glad Arnold is being open about his dyslexia challenges!

I could tell you I am fantastic at everything, but I’d be lying.

I just finished recording my audiobook, Be Useful. It comes out October 10. I could tell you how amazing it was to sit down and record my own words, but the truth is, I was absolutely dreading it.

Here’s my secret: I’m a terrible reader. They didn’t talk about learning disabilities in Austria in the 1950s, so most of the time, when I was asked to read out loud in class, it was just a disaster, and I got smacked with a ruler. But now I know that I’m dyslexic.

When I prepare for a movie, I read the script over and over for months until I’ve memorized every line. I need time and reps to get my mind around the words.

They told me authors ready their books in 2 or 3 days at the studio. I asked for the recording equipment at home and told them I’d do 20-30 pages a day. That way I could log in with the director and producer twice a day for shorter sessions and I could practice non-stop in between.

In this process, I used my own lessons.

1. I let myself dread it and complain for a minute, but then I forced myself to get moving, because denial wasn’t going to get it recorded.
2. I did so many reps I couldn’t count. I broke it up into small pieces, knowing that small wins build up into big victories, or in this case, a whole book.
3. I had the help of a fantastic team. My own team, but also the producers and directors Nithya, Danny, and Kris, and Eric who set up the equipment. All of us need help; none of us are self made.

When you listen to the audiobook, I hope you’re inspired, not just by the words, but by the process of recording them. You can pre-order now at BeUsefulBook.com and subscribe to my newsletter if you want stories like this in your inbox at ArnoldsPumpClub.com

09/20/2022

Hey my dyslexia family here’s an opportunity to share your story. Friends Of Quinn

“I am looking for anybody who are young adults and people who are forty and older who have dyslexia and are willing to be interviewed about their lives for my new book. Thank you. :)”

05/06/2022

Columbus City Schools in Ohio was the first district in the US to use Reading Recovery. But the ED of teaching and learning told me the district has dropped the program. More on

Reading Recovery is one of the world's most widely used reading intervention programs for young children. A new study questions its long-term impact.

10/13/2021

Words of Wisdom Wednesday: School districts want to have a healthy school culture, but they often do not fully understand they are sending the message that some students are not educable when they refuse to provide a free and APPROPRIATE education and inclusion in all areas when they exclude students with disabilities from equally participating in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities.

(Image: Picture of a tree that is growing and alive on the left half and dying on the right half with a quote from Dr. Anthony Muhammad - on the left half it says "Healthy school cultures develop a collective commitment to student success" and on the right half is the quote "Toxic cultures essentially establish that some students are educable and some are not.")