A large number of learners think differently than traditional educational methods account for. They are often labelled as having learning disabilities, when in reality, their differences reflect unique strengths, not deficits.

In this session, Sue will share insights from her hands-on experience working with creative, inventive, and highly capable learners who are frequently misunderstood. Educators will gain a deeper understanding of these diverse thinkers and explore ways to better support their unique strengths in educational settings.

Agenda

In this session, we’ll explore:

• The three core components underlying a wide range of learning challenges
• Tools and strategies that help learners overcome these challenges
• How learning challenges can manifest in adult life
• What can be done to prevent or correct these challenges early on
• Practical strategies to support those working with adults who face learning barriers

Recording and Resources

• Recording – Accessibility Bites: The Gift of Dyslexia
• Accessibility Bites Series Playlist
• Transcript – Accessibility Bites: The Gift of Dyslexia (PDF)
• Transcript – Accessibility Bites: The Gift of Dyslexia (Word)
• Slides – Accessibility Bites: The Gift of Dyslexia (PDF)

About the Facilitator

Sue Blyth Hall is dyslexic and so is her son. She is a Davis® Facilitator who has been working with children and adults for over twenty-seven years and has never yet found anyone to be learning disabled; some people just learn differently from the way they are taught. She is the Founder of The Whole Dyslexic Society, a TEDx Speaker (2021), Author of Fish Don’t Climb Trees, and producer of the documentary WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking (2025).

She works with children and adults, who all share the “Gift of Dyslexia” and sees it manifesting in many areas: reading, spelling, paying attention, math, co-ordination, printing, and more. She works tirelessly to improve the understanding and awareness of what dyslexia is, how it arises, ways to correct associated challenges, and even more: ways that these so-called learning disabilities can be prevented.