Here are some of the ways dyslexia and the work of DFNZ have been in the news:
14 November 2018 – NCEA injustice: Huge gaps in reader-writer assistance
Up to a third of students at some schools are getting someone else to read and write their exams for them – but students needing help at many poorer schools are missing out. Click here
14 November 2018 – Struggling to learn: ‘It’s like coming out of the fog, you can see each child clearly’
The final part of our three-part series on children who are “wired differently” asks: How can we do better? Click here
13 November 2018 – Struggling to learn: Brain science reveals why some kids learn differently
Scientists have found that some people’s brains really are “wired differently” from others. Part two of a three-part series on why our schools are struggling to cope with children who are wired differently. Click here
12 November 2018 – Struggling to learn: kids who learn differently struggle in schools
A three-part Herald series starting today investigates why schools are struggling to cope with kids who are “wired differently”. Tomorrow we report on the brain science of learning differences, and on Wednesday we ask how we could do better. Click here
30 March 2018 – ‘People thought I was dumb’ – school established to encourage children with dyslexia to thrive
A teacher who started her own school for children with dyslexia is asking why it was her responsibility to establish it when countries all over the world have similar specialised schools set up.
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5 October 2017 – Hundreds more Kiwi students applying for exam help every year
More students could receive special assistance to sit exams this year than ever before, with applications open until the end of October.
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4 July 2017 – Settlement reached in Roller Derby discrimination complaint
A roller derby competitor who claims she was subject to discrimination because of her hearing loss and dyslexia has received a settlement of more than $4000, belated national team jerseys, and an apology for comments made by the coach of the New Zealand Roller Derby Team.
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3 March 2017 – Learning disabled students at low-decile schools missing out on exam help
Disabled students at low-decile schools are missing out on exam help despite increased availability, figures released by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) show.
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22 November 2016 – Disability support in schools ‘too weak’
Recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry into support for students with learning disabilities are “just lip service,” according to an advocacy group.
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25 May 2016 – Government urged to get a move on with youth court review
Youth law advocates & academics are calling on the government to move ahead swiftly to raise the youth court age to 18.
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14 May 2016 – Neuro kids on the block
Our next Children’s Commissioner takes up his job next month, bringing to it perspectives he has long honed as Principal Youth Court Judge.
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13 May 2016 – System ‘set up to fail’ people with neuro-disabilities
Amidst calls for inmates to be screened for neuro-disabilities, a woman has told Nine to Noon how her grandson, who suffers from Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, was jailed as a teenager.
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13 May 2016 – Youth justice age of 17 ‘enduring stain’ on New Zealand’s otherwise good record
New Zealand’s youth justice age of 17 stands “as an enduring stain on New Zealand’s otherwise good youth justice record,” says the Principal Youth Court Judge.
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13 May 2016 – Prevalence of neurodevelopment disorders ‘Sky High’
The prevalence rates of neurodevelopment disorders amongst youth offenders are ‘sky high’, Principal Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft told the 2016 Neurodisabilities Forum in Wellington today.
12 May 2016 – Neurologically disabled overrepresented in prison
A Wellington forum has been told if we’re going to address serious youth offending in New Zealand we need to pay more attention to the “invisible presence” in our courts.
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March 2016 – Learning differences in a nutshell
Academics agree that the single most common characteristic of dyslexia is a problem with reading and/or spelling. Click here
26 November 2015 – Nelson’s Adult Learning Support to talk to select committee about dyslexia
The organisers of a Nelson-run dyslexia course are going to present information to Parliament about the needs of adults with the condition. Click here
25 November 2015 – Inside story: The sweet spell of success
School doesn’t always bring back happy memories for those with dyslexia, but as ANNEMARIE QUILL discovers, with the right support, dyslexic people can achieve. Click here
12 November 2015 – Special needs support ‘a complete failure’
Head of the Early Childhood Council Peter Reynolds has delivered a blistering attack on the Education Ministry’s lack of support for under 5s with special needs. Click here
12 November 2015 – Learning disorder heartbreak shared with MPs
MPs are hearing first-hand the heartbreak learning disorders cause for children and their parents, as they consider how schools identify and help such children. Click here
11 November 2015 – Dyslexic students pack out inquiry to send message to MPs
More than 20 Kapiti College students have packed out a select committee room to tell the Government how the education system failed them. Click here
10 November 2015 – Hope comes to parents helping children with the ‘heartbreak’ of dyslexia
The country’s first book on dyslexia aims to decode and demystify a “heartbreaking” issue. Click here
6 November 2015 – Mark Brace: Dyslexia in our classrooms
It is quite possible that there are students in my classroom of five- and six-year-olds that display learning behaviours resembling dyslexia. But I remain deliberately equivocal about my assessment of these children, for two reasons. Click here
4 November 2015 – Dyslexics ignored by the ignorant
A parliamentary inquiry has been told that dyslexia and other learning difficulties are often completely missed by teachers, with expensive tests required for any specialised help. Click here
3 November 2015 – ‘Systemic barriers’ holding dyslexic kids back
A parliamentary education inquiry has heard how “systemic barriers” hold back students with learning differences from receiving extra help. Click here
November 2015 – Young Country: Dyslexic differenceA
fter 34 years of struggling with reading and writing, a diagnosis of dyslexia came as a huge relief to Golden Bay dairy farmer Kirk Harcourt.
13 May 2015 – Teens with learning difficulties missing out after rule changes
STUDENTS needing the most help sitting exams are the ones missing out after the New Zealand Qualifications Authority changed its rules. Click here
20 March 2015 – School News: the essential information for school industry professionals
Features dyslexia advocacy week in its latest issue, including information on accommodating needs through technology. Click here
19 March 2015 – Fuseworks Media: DFNZ calls for increase to ‘unjust’ youth court age
Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand (DFNZ) is calling for an increase to the Youth Court age to help ensure dyslexic youth are not entrapped in a system that treats them unfairly as adults.
19 March 2015 – Nine to Noon: Chief Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft discusses the link between youth offending and learning difficulties.
Guy Pope-Mayell is the chairman of the Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand. Listen here
19 March 2015 – Rodney Times: Dyslexics need more help
An estimated one in 10 New Zealanders are dyslexic, including more than 70,000 school children, an issue being highlighted by Dyslexia Advocacy Week. Click Here
18 March 2015 – Te Karere: King’s College and the wonderful advocate David Ward were interviewed as part of dyslexia advocacy week, Kapa Haka and the great work they do.
17 March 2015 – TVNZ Breakfast: Parenting by the Stars
Parenting By The Stars is a new book helping to raise money and awareness for Dyslexia Advocacy Week.
16 March 2015 – Christchurch Press: ‘Systemic discrimination’ in dyslexia support
Although the region leads the way in providing support, advocates says huge inequalities remain between high and low decile schools. Click here
15 March 2015 – Sunday Star Times: Dyslexia a struggle for successful chef
Food Truck chef Michael Van de Elzen has struggled with mild dyslexia all his life. Click here
15 March 2015 – Newstalk ZB: Andrew Dickens interviews Guy Pope-Mayell, Chair of Trustees [13mins]
Covering Parenting by the Stars book launch, SACs in the Education system, and how the Justice system might better accomodate those that are vulnerable.
14 March – 2015 – TV3 News: Government criticised for special needs failures
Campaigners say the Ministry of Education has failed to deliver on its promise to help students with learning difficulties in low decile schools.
13 March 2015 – Hauraki Herald: Stars align with Waihi pair to help parents. Read here
22 November 2014 – Stuff.co.nz – Endless disorders a ‘nightmare’ for schools. Click here
18 November 2014 – 3news.co.nz – Dyslexia no barrier to speech competition.
16 August 2014 – tvnz.co.nz – Specialised help for children with dyslexia pays dividends.
7 May 2014 – 3news.co.nz – Young Kiwi builds rally car in Coromande barn.
9 May 2014 – Otago Daily Times – Helping provide ‘write’ support. Click here
27 April 2014 – Stuff.co.nz – Boxing a blueprint for less crime. Click here
23 April 2014 – Otago Daily Times – Technology solution to be tested. Click here
23 April 2014 – Otago Daily Times – Push for extra help in low-decile schools. Click here
20 March 2014 – Dominion Post – Learning to be less of a trial for dyslexic pupil. Click here
17 March 2014 – Radio NZ – More students with learning problems will access exam help. Click here
25 Feb 2014 – Radio NZ – School disagrees with court decision. Click here
24 Feb 2014 – Nzherald.co.nz – Judge quashes school’s decision to exclude student. Click here
23 Jan 2013 – Yahoo News – Issues to face before teaching leadership can succeed – DFNZ.
23 Jan 2013 – Stuff.co.nz – Winning the battle against dyslexia. Click here
21 Jan 2013 – Breakfast News – Neil MacKay – UK Dyslexia Expert.
21 Jan 2013 – Breakfast News – Raewyn Saunders – Parent & Principal.
27 Nov 2013 – Stuff.co.nz – Dyslexic children advancing so fast. Click here
25 Sept 2013 – Stuff.co.nz – Dyslexia inspires Matt to help others. Click here
22 Aug 2013 – Stuff.co.nz – Reading on the cheap. Click here
15 Aug 2013 – Lakes District & Central Otago News – Dyslexia support group forming. Click here
20 July 2013 – Odt.co.nz – Otago, Canty pupils ahead in SAC support. Click here
3 July 2013 – Manawatu Standard – Review of funds for learning disabled. Click here
25 June 2013 – Manawatu Standard – Finding learning issues early could prevent crime. Click here
22 June 2013 – Manawatu Standard – Rich kids more special. Click here
5 June 2013 – South Canterbury Herald – New facts about dyslexia. Click here
7 May 2013 – Odt.co.nz – First NZ public showing for dyslexia film. Click here
3 April 2013 – Newswire.co.nz – Dyslexic learners challenging education for support.
15 February 2013 – Word Up. Click here
1 February 2013 – Principals Today – Sac Costs under the spotlight. Click here
4 January 2013 – www.stuff.co.nz – Dyslexia no bar to fame. Click here
11 December 2012 – www.beehive.govt.nz – International studies show changes must be made to improve education outcomes. Click here
21 Sept 2012 – Stuff.co.nz – Dyslexics denied exam aid. Click here
19 Sept 2012 – Bayofplentytimes.co.nz – Researchers predict reading skill.
16 Sept 2012 – Voxy.co.nz – Test predicts children’s school first year reading success.
9 Sept 2012 – Nzherald.co.nz – Jamie cooks up nearly $250 million in book sales. Click here
28 June 2012 – Newstalkzb.co.nz – Dyslexia foundation hits out at money excuse.
19 May 2012 – Stuff.co.nz – Family’s literacy program bringing in bucks. Click here
16 November 2011 – Stuff.co.nz – Actor triumphs over dyslexia. Click here
11 November 2011 – Stuff.co.nz – Educator awarded for dyslexia study.
9 November 2011 – Northern Advocate – People’s Choice Award: Jason Barrell. Click here
1 November 2011 – New Zealand Herald – Redundancy means librarian denied chance to share skills. Click here
– 1 August 2011 – Radio NZ – Chairperson of SPELD New Zealand, Marion Fairbrass discusses whether children with learning difficulties are falling through the cracks of our schooling system. Click here
15 March 2011 – Brisbane Times – Scanning the brain to fight dyslexia.
10 March 2011 – Lakes District & Central Otago News – Strategies help pupils to learn. Click here
10 March 2011 – Lakes District & Central Otago News – Numbers of dyslexia-friendly schools on the increase. Click here
13 January 2011 – www.scoop.co.nz – Cookie Time Charitable Trust Approaches $1.5M Mark. Click here.
11 January 2011 – Stuff.co.nz – Dismantling dyslexia. Click here.
19 December 2010 – NZherald – Success with dyslexia. Click here.
3 December 2010 – Rotorua Bay of Plenty – Time to support dyslexia group. Click here.
25 November 2010 – Scoop.co.nz – Creating Positive Change with Christmas Cookies!. Click here.
24 November 2010 – Stuff.co.nz – Chic charity clicks. Click here.
Sept/Oct 2010 – The Shed Magazine – Dyslexia: a way of thinking. Click here.
October 11, 2010 – Timaru Herald – Beating literacy barriers. Click here.
August 13, 2010 – TVNZ Close Up – Raising Australia’s hopes over dyslexia.
July 2010 – Her Magazine – Spelling it Out workplace article. Click here.
June 11, 2010 – Bay of Plenty Times – Lessons learnt from teaching dyslexic children.
2010 – School News Term 2, 2010 Issue 10 – In search for magic bullets. Click here.
June 7, 2010 – NZ Herald – Arise, Sir Mad Butcher. Click here.
June 7, 2010 – ODT – Knighthood as striking blow for working class – Sir Peter. Click here.
June 7, 2010 – NZ Herald – Extra-special prize for special-effects king. Click here.
June 6, 2010 – Voxy: Giving Dyslexic Children “Permission” to Learn Differently.
June 5, 2010 – Kim Hill interviews Neil MacKay – Dyslexia as a learning preference – 4D.
June 5, 2010 – Southland Times – Dyslexics need exams “tweaked”. Click here.
June 3, 2010 – Voxy – Autism a Learning Preference, Not a disability says international educationalist.
June, 2010 – Neil Mackay – Inclusion for Dyslexia and ASD – complementary sides of the same coin?. Click here.
June, 2010 – Employment Today: Dyslexia at work. Click here.
May 31, 2010 – Breakfast TV: Interview about 4D School Program.
May 26, 2010 – Mountain Scene, Queenstown – Neil MacKay “Making the connection with dyslexia.
May 24, 2010 – Eduvac: Feature on dyslexia. Click here.
May 21, 2010 – NBR: Dyslexia an opportunity – not a disability. Click here.
May 8-14, 2010 – Letters to the editor – Listner article. Click here.
May 8-14, 2010 – Listener Article – Dyslexia: Unlocking the secrets – In their right mind. Click here.
May 6, 2010 – Bay of Plenty Times – Parents urged to watch for dyslexic ‘car wreck’.
February 8, 2010 – Edgazette, Driving the National Curriculum Through Inclusion. Click here.
January 26, 2010 – Edgazette, Meeting individual needs. Click here.
January 7, 2010 – Dyslexia study calls for keen participants. Click here.
December, 2009 – Next, A life misread. Click here.
November 11, 2009 – Manawatu Standard, Worldly take on dyslexia. Click here.
October 31, 2009 – The Southland Times, Call for dyslexia screening in schools. Click here.
June, 2009 – North & South, The Dyslexia Difference. Click here.
June 25, 2009 – Canterbury TV – Goodliving. Click Here.
June 23, 2009 – Taranaki Daily News – Children with dyslexia ‘casualties of school’. Click here.
June 22, 2009 – Telegraph.co.uk – Children to be monitored for dyslexia under £10m plan. Click here.
June 22, 2009 – Manawatu Standard – A different way of thinking. Click here.
June 20, 2009 – Timaru Herald – Long Battle to be understood. Click here.
June 19, 2009 – East And Bays Courier – Breaking down learning barriers. Click here.
June 18, 2009 – North Shore Times, Son’s condition inspires dad’s art. Click here.
June 17, 2009 – Plains FM interview with Guy Pope-Mayell. Click here to listen.
June 17, 2009 – National Radio, Nine to Noon interview with Neil Mackay. Click here to listen.
June 17, 2009 – Access Radio Wellington interview with Neil Mackay. Click here to listen.
June 16, 2009 – Newstalk ZB – Rethink needed for dyslexia students.
June 16, 2009 – Plains FM interview with Neil Mackay. Click here to listen.
June 16, 2009 – ODT – Dyslexics at risk early.
June 15, 2009 – bFM interview with Guy Pope-Mayell. Click here to listen.
June 15, 2009 – TVNZ Breakfast interview with Guy Pope-Mayell.
June 15, 2009 – NZ Herald – Teachers sign up for course on dyslexia.
June 15, 2009 – Canterbury TV – Goodliving. Click Here.
June 15, 2009 – Dunedin TV – Ch 9 – Dyslexia Action Week begins.
June 11, 2009 – 3News – Musicians get creative for dyslexia week. Click Here.
June 11, 2009 – NZ Herald – Song for the one in ten. Click Here.
June 11, 2009 – The Golden Bay Weekly – Dyslexia Action Week: new resources are working. Click Here.
June 10, 2009 – The Mirror – Awareness Key. Click Here.
14 May, 2009 – The Dominion Post – Dyslexia in the spotlight. Click Here.
9 May, 2009 – The Dominion Post – Cadbury chewed out over poster. Click Here.
9 May, 2009 – Scoop – From Trouble to Top Apprentice. Click Here.
12 March, 2009 – HealthDay News – Brain Scans Shed Light on Dyslexia.
11 March, 2009 – Otago Daily Times – Dyslexic learner spreads his method of education. Click Here.
24 February, 2009 – Scoop – Dyslexia Correction Breakthrough. Click Here.
20 January, 2009 – North Shore Times – Right diagnosis puts Johann on track. Click Here.
January, 2009 – Australian News – New law will aid kids with dyslexia. Click Here.
13 January, 2009 – The Dominion Post – Guidelines to help pupils’ literacy rate. Click Here.
13 January, 2009 – The Press – Remedial methods ‘outdated’. Click Here.
28 November, 2008 – Radio NZ News – Prisoner literacy much worse than previously thought. Click Here.
28 November, 2008 – Radio NZ – Corrections department accuses of under reporting. Listen to the radio article click here.
12 November, 2008 – Northern Advocate – Donation gives help to dyslexic learners. Click Here
11 November, 2008 – Wairarapa Times – Family holiday job takes the biscuit . Click Here
October, 2008 – Employment Today – Dealing with dyslexia. Click Here
24 October, 2008 – The Press – Dyslexia time bomb ticking. Click Here
1 October, 2008 – Bay Habour News – The art of paying it forward. Click Here
18 August, 2008 – Scoop – Christchurch garden wins 2008 Landscaping Award. Click Here
14 August, 2008 – Daily Post – 1 in 3 of our kids can’t read So who’s to blame?.
7 August, 2008 – Munch money.
5 August, 2008 – Hauraki Herald – Dyslexia Specialist Share Her Experience with Student. Click Here
4 August, 2008 – Education Weekly – Not enough done to bridge NZ’s reading gap. Click Here
2 August, 2008 – Otago Daily Times – Dyslexia ‘affects self-esteem’, funding urged. Click Here
30 July, 2008 – Cambridge Edition – School back dyslexia efforts. Click Here
29 July, 2008 – Marlborough Express – Room One project wins school $2000. Click Here
21 July, 2008 – News Line – Disney Buys Taare Zameen Par distribution rights.
23 June, 2008 – Education Weekly – Teachers want dyslexic funding. Click Here
23 June, 2008 – NZ Herald – Oscar winner wades into dyslexia row.
21 June, 2008 – Weta Workshop -Dyslexia can be a “Blessing in disguise”. Click Here
20 June, 2008 – Northern Advocate – Not Taken As Read. Click Here
20 June, 2008 – North Shore Times – Dyslexia help turns Luke’s life around.
19 June, 2008 – Fighting dyslexia with boxing – TV3.
19 June, 2008 – Parents Centres Calls On Government To Act On Dyslexia. Click Here
19 June, 2008 – Dyslexia group can’t get excited over Carter offer.
16 June, 2008 – Education Weekly Dyslexia Edition. Click Here
16 June, 2008 – The Dominion Post – Gift of dyslexia still a burden for many. Click Here
16 June, 2008 – The Dominion Post – True grit overcomes problems of dyslexia.
16 June, 2008 – The Press – Teachers back urgent calls for more funding.
14 June, 2008 – The Press – Dyslexia’s challenges and gifts. Click Here
14 June, 2008 – NZ Herald – Opening the door to joy of words.
13 June, 2008 – Press Release:DFNZ – Teachers want funding for dyslexic students. Click Here
13 June, 2008 – Christchurch Press – School fail dyslexic learners. Click Here
12 June, 2008 – I’m really not stupid, mum.
12 June, 2008 – The Timaru Herald – Diagnosis gives huge relief.
10 June, 2008 – Schools boycott Labour’s big plan.
10 June 2008 – Southland Times – Cromwell teacher researches dyslexia.
5 June 2008 – Gisborne Herald – Breakthrough’ in treatment of dyslexia.
31 May 2008 – Christchurch Press – Diverse reasons for learning difficulties. Click Here
23 May 2008 – The Daily Post – 4D enables 3Rs for dyslexic students. Click Here
14 May 2008 – Christchurch Mail – Cashmere takes stand on dyslexia. Click Here
May 2008 – Mahurangi Matters – Dyslexia Week aims to raise awareness. Click Here
19 May 2008 – Times Online- Action needed for dyslexics.
10 May 2008 – NZ Herald – Mad Butcher’s Rollercoaster Ride Through Life as a Zany Kiwi Legend.
7 May 2008 – UK Press – Dyslexic Focus in School Review. Click Here
6 May 2008 – Education Guardian – Review of Dyslexia Provision for Children Announced. Click Here
5 May, 2008 – Christchurch Press – Computer program combats dyslexia. Click Here
30 April, 2008 – East & Bays Courier – Making sense of learning. Click Here
23 April, 2008 – Christchurch Mail Waimairi – Exhibit wins award. Click Here
10 April, 2008 – Metropol – Author in Christchurch to present inspiring new perspective on “learning disabilities”. Click Here
17 April, 2008 – Liverpool Echo – Hi tech lifeline for kids with dyslexia. Click Here
15 April, 2008 – The Dominion Post – Bad maths may be a disability.
15 April, 2008 – Christchurch Press – Form of dyslexia for numbers researched.
8 April, 2008 – Dyslexia Differs by Language.
21 March, 2008 – TV3 News – Te Papa wishing to display works of NZ inventor Colin Murdoch.
11 March, 2008 – Bay of Plenty Times – 1500 kids with problems to get help.
09 March, 2008 – Sunday Star Times – Jackie Stewart still a canny character.
27th February, 2008 – The Press – Dyslexia sculpture garden up for award. Click Here
25 February, 2008 – The Age – Melbourne – Let’s define ‘learning disabilities’ at last. Click Here
16 January, 2008 – Capital Times – New course for teachers. Click Here
5 January, 2008 – Otago Daily Times – Artist’s works highlight dyslexia. Click Here
11 January, 2008 – The Dominion Post – NZ ‘failing kids who struggle to learn’.
16 December, 2007 – Sunday Star Times – Quality of new teachers on Carter’s ‘crack it’ list.
1 December, 2007 – The Press – Age of dys-order.
1 December, 2007 – Nelson Mail – Seeing the big picture.
18 November, 2007 – TV3 – Support for dyslexics at school a possibility.
October, 2007 – Dyslexia seen as an ‘instructional dysfunction’ rather than a disability
11 September, 2007 – Gisborne Herald, Shedding new light on how dyslexic children can learn.
28 August, 2007 – The UK Press, Dyslexic police inspector wins ruling he is disabled.
8 August, 2007 – The Press, Schools drop literacy tool.
26 April, 2007 – Parent Centre, Dyslexia Exhibit Launch. Click Here
23 April, 2007 – Times Online, Recognition of dyslexia big breakthrough.
23 April, 2007 – The Daily Post, New foundation highlights dyslexia.
21 April, 2007 – The Northern Advocate, Recognition brings new hope for dyslexics.
20 April, 2007 – The NZ Herald, Govt finally accepts dyslexia exists.
20 April, 2007 – Scoop, Work of Parents, Advocates on Dyslexia Commended. Click Here
12 August, 2006 – Listener article “Lost for Words”.
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May 08, 2013 – Medicaldaily.com – Dyslexia Sex Differences: Female Brains Are Wired Differently.
May 08, 2013 – Medicaldaily.com – Dyslexia Sex Differences: Female Brains Are Wired Differently.
Oct 14, 2012 – Examiner.com – One father’s voice: ‘There is a reason why a child has dyslexia’.
Sept 26, 2012 – BBC.com – OpenDyslexic font gains ground with help of Instapaper. Click here
Sept 24, 2012 – Portsmouth.co.uk – Gary aims to help dyslexic web users with app.
Sept 5, 2012 – Independent.co.uk – Anna Karenina stars are proof that dyslexia is no bar to creativity. Click here
July 28, 2012 – healthnewsdigest.com – Deaf Children, Language Skills – Surprising Insights From Study. Click here
June 27, 2012 – edexec.co.uk – Dyslexia affects one in 10 pupils. British Dyslexia Association launches video campaign to get it on the teacher training curriculum.
June 27, 2012 – bbc.co.uk – Dyslexia training for teachers needed, charity says. Click here
May 31, 2012 – prweb.com – Filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V Unveiling Dislecksia: The Movie.
May 30, 2012 – kvsun.com – Dyslexia independent of IQ.
March 29, 2012 – vcstar.com – Local composer bridges generation gap through music. Click here
March 14, 2012 – nj.com – Dyslexia: Translating Scientific Progress into Policy and Practice — It’s Time!. Click here
March 14, 2012 – thisisgloucestershire.co.uk – Pupils book themselves into future in publishing.
February 2012 – Dyslexia.yale.edu – Dr. Eric Tridas Named President of International Dyslexia Association.
4 February 2012 – Nytimes.com – The Upside of Dyslexia. Click here
2 February 2012 – Dc.citybizlist.com – More students going to college with learning challenges.
26 January 2012 – wkyc.com – More students going to college with learning challenges.
25 January 2012 – Babycenter.com – Brain scans detect early dyslexia signs. Click here
24 January 2012 – Parenting.blogs.nytimes.com- Apps for Children With Dyslexia. Click here
20 January 2012 – The Carpetbagger – A Dyslexia Film and a Director’s Family. Click here
5 January 2012 – Modernmedicine.com – Reading skills in children with dyslexia not linked to IQ scores.
5 January 2012 – Thisiswiltshire.co.uk – School art officer’s anthology boost. Click here
3 January 2012 – Mediplacements.com – Problems in hearing underlies dyslexia. Click here
30 December 2011 – Thesun.co.uk – HE’S the heart-throb introducing thousands of women to Charles Dickens.
28 December 2011 – Tennessean.com – Dyslexics seldom get needed help.
24 December 2011 – Medindia.net – Dyslexia Underlined by Abnormality in Auditory Processing. Click here
22 December 2011 – Desmoinesregister.com – Dyslexia missing from student literacy push.
21 December 2011 – Montgomerynews.com – Center School founders receive Visionary Service Award.
20 November 2011 – Telegraph.co.uk – Dyslexia may explain my school failure, says Annabel Heseltine. Click here
14 November 2011 – AEIvideos – Dyslexia and Imagination: An Interview with Paleontologist Jack Horner. Click here
1 November 2011 – Edinburgh Evening News – Celebrities share dyslexia experiences in new book.
1 November 2011 – Telegraph.co.uk – Sally Gardner: Dyslexia is not a disease. Click here
31 October 2011 – STV Local – Dyslexia Awareness Week kicks off.
18 October 2011 – BBC – Dyslexic boy wins right to challenge education board. Click here
17 October 2011 -WNYC – Wrestling with Words: Poet Philip Schultz Talks about Dyslexia. Click here
28 September 2011 – EurekAlert – Stanford brain imaging study shows physiological basis of dyslexia. Click here
26 September 2011 – Evening Standard – I couldn’t read until I was 10, says CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell. Click here
23 September 2011 – Gulfnews.com – Motorcycle diaries. Click here
20 September 2011 – Wired News – The Unappreciated Benefits of Dyslexia. Click here
15 September 2011 – The Guardian – Henry Winkler gets honorary OBE for helping dyslexic children in UK. Click here
14 September 2011 – New York Times – Words Failed, Then Saved Me. Click here
3 September 2011 – The South End – Singer, social activist Harry Belafonte speaks at WSU.
22 August 2011 – Irish Times – Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia gets Aidan Bishop good word of mouth.
18 August 2011 – Straight.com – Shad gives a voice to his hip-hop generation. Click here
1 August 2011 – Evening Standard – Reading aloud in class broke my confidence, says chef Marco Pierre White.
30 July 2011 – Red orbit – Study Claims Dyslexia Can Impair Voice Recognition. Click here
28 July 2011 – Boston Globe – People with dyslexia have a hard time recognizing voices.
26 July, 2011 – New typeface helps people with dyslexia read.
7 July, 2011 – huffingtonpost.com – 11 Celebrities with Dyslexia Who Made It Big. Click here
29 June, 2011 – News-Medical.net – Early musical interventions may benefit children with dyslexia having … Click here
27 May, 2011 – Wooster Daily Record – House passes legislation for early detection, assistance to children diagnosed with dyslexia.
24 May, 2011 – Huffington Post (blog) – Trudie Styler on Living with ADHD and Dyslexia: Don’t Give Up, Do Reach Out. Click here
19 May, 2011 – Businessinsider.com – 15 CEOs With Learning Disabilities. Click here
12 May, 2011 – Sydney Morning Herald – Nice one, James Middleton. Click here
10 May, 2011 – Uticaod.com – Local firm’s CEO discusses dyslexia on HBO.
27 April, 2011 – Birmingham Mail – Brummie queen of pop Toyah Wilcox talks about her struggle with dyslexia.
22 April, 2011 – Telegraph.co.uk – Joe Wright: ‘There are no happy endings in my fairy tale’. Click here
30 March, 2011 – Danbury News Times – Connecticut Film Festival returns to Danbury. Click here
30 March, 2011 – Boston Globe – Conn. governor shares tales of dyslexia.
29 March, 2011 – Evening Standard – How Lucian Freud’s daughter beat dyslexia and rejection.
23 March, 2011 – Belfast Telegraph – Winkler wants to move in with Queen.
21 March, 2011 – Staines News – TV star Charley Boorman hosts Dyslexia webchat.
16 March, 2011 – TheCelebrityCafe.com – Interview with Henry Winkler.
4 March, 2011 – The Argus – Albion star’s autobiography released. Click here
4 March, 2011 – Financial Times – The Inventory: Julia Peyton-Jones. Click here
28 February, 2011 – Scottish Daily Record – I had to beat dyslexia to top the charts, reveals singer Clare Maguire as she heads for Scotland. Click here
22 February, 2011 – Wiltshire Gazette and Herald – Calne pupils to be featured on BBC documentary. Click here
16 February, 2011 – scrippsnews.com – Owen-TV: ‘Royal Pains’ dad Henry Winkler talks about his dyslexia.
12 February, 2011 – timescolonist.com –Canadian association says it’s a myth that dyslexic people have a disability.
10 February, 2011 – firstshowing.net – Wayne Wang to Helm Albert Einstein Biopic from Writer Ron Bass. Click here
9 February, 2011 – BBC News– ‘Language gene’ effect explored by Edinburgh scientists. Click here
27 January 2011 – top10hollywood.com – Orlando Bloom on Having Dyslexia. Click here
25 December 2010 – www.telegraph.co.uk – Jamie Oliver, the naked chef, opens up about family life.
20 December 2010 – www.businessweek.com – Brain Imaging May Predict Dyslexia Gains.
2 December 2010 – Jamie Oliver signs up celebrity teachers for experimental school.
1 December 2010 – Hollywoodnews.com – New Disney channel star tackles dyslexia.
24 November – Coventry Telegraph UK – Rugby legend Scott Quinnell to talk about his battle with dyslexia.
19 November – WAFF news US – Fried Green Tomatoes author struggled with dyslexia.
17 November 2010 – Daily Mail UK – Middlesex University research: Did Leonardo da Vinci’s dyslexia help him to be a master painter? Click here
10 November 2001 – North Shore News Canada – Parent may take dyslexia fight to Supreme Court.
5 November 2010 – businessweek.com – Research suggests link between ‘handedness’ and dyslexia.
1 November 2010 – dash.com – How to spot the signs and support dyslexia employees, UK.
1 November 2010 – Scottish Dyslexia Awareness Week – Artist breaks new ground with a paintings based on visual concepts of dyslexia.
14 October 2010 – Sir Ken Robinson – Changing Education Paradigms…. Click here
13 October – The Docklands, UK – Theo Paphitis of Dragon’s Den fame talks of his battle with dyslexia.
October, 2010 – Accesshollywood.com – Orlando Bloom: ‘I’ve Learned To Live With’ & ‘Overcome’ My Dyslexia
24 September 2010 – blogspot – Is the disability framework for understanding dyslexia actually harming dyslexic interests rather than furthering them.
June 9, 2010 – Telegraph.co.uk – Annabel Heseltine: My family is riddled with dyslexia. Click here
November 1, 2009 – My Park Magazine, Jamie Oliver hated school.
October 26, 2009 – Independent, Teacher of the year award for dyslexic. Click here.
October 25, 2009 – Dailyrecord, Formula One champ Jackie Stewart’s prison penpal.
August 31, 2009 – The Sydney Morning Herald, Reading affliction shrouded in mystery. Click here.
August 10, 2009 – The Age, Invisible scourge. Click here.
June 30, 2009 – The Sydney Morning Herald, Spelling it out for you. Click here.
July 8, 2009 – Telegraph UK – Jamie Oliver writes furious twitter message to fan who criticised his spelling. Click Here.
DFNZ periodically updates New Zealand media regarding dyslexia and dyslexia-relevant news. Here are some examples of our media releases:
– 1 March, 2017 – Equity gap between low and high decile schools persists; government response fails to address. Click here
22 November, 2016 – Government urged to implement minority report recommendations for dyslexia, autism and dyspraxia. Click here
30 May, 2016 – Government urged to take urgent action to address Neurodisabilities in justice system. Click here
12 May, 2016 – Principal youth court judge says prevalence of Neurodevelopment disorders ‘sky high’. Click here
11 May, 2016 – Principal youth court judge – keynote speaker for neurodisablities forum. Click here
19 March, 2015 – DFNZ Calls For Increase To “unjust” Youth Court Age. Click here
16 March, 2015 – Parenting By The Stars launches for Dyslexia Advocacy Week. Click here
10 March, 2015 – Ministry of Education focus on lower decile school fails to deliver SACs lift. Click Here
21 March, 2014 – Ongoing silence on sac funding as dfnz releases plain english s ummary of sac review Click Here
14 March, 2014 – SACs review places extra burdens on low decile schools and RTLBs – with no funding to match Click Here
10 March, 2014 – Time running out on SAC applications for 2014 exams. Click Here
21 Jan, 2014 – Problem must be named before leadership can succeed, says DFNZ.. Click Here
6 May, 2013 – DFNZ grassroots screening initiative makes Redford Big Picture documentary available nationwide. Click Here
22 January, 2013 – Upward trend on exam accomodations set to continue, says DFNZ. Click Here
2 January, 2013 – Stars align for New Zealand big picture premiere. Click Here
25 November, 2010 – Creating positive change with Christmas Cookies. Click Here
6 June, 2010 – Giving dyslexic children ‘permission’ to learn differently. Click Here
3 June, 2010 – Autism a learning preference, not a disability says international educationalist. Click Here
26 May, 2010 – Leading dyslexia expert to deliver workshop in Queenstown. Click Here
15 June, 2009 – Visiting expert: NZ schools put children on path to crime. Click Here
10 June, 2009 – NZ musicians join forces to raise awareness of dyslexia. Click Here
3 March, 2009 – International dyslexia expert to hold workshops for nz teachers. Click Here
28 November, 2008 – Dyslexia Foundation: new prison literacy statistics show negative impacts of childhood learning issues. Click Here
16 October, 2008 – Dyslexia Foundation launches revolutionary guide for schools in face of political inaction. Click Here
21 June, 2008 – Dyslexia can be a “Blessing in disguise”. Click Here
18 June, 2008 – Government challenged to front up with dyslexia-specific funding. Click Here
13 June, 2008 – Survey shows NZ teachers want specific Government funding for dyslexic students. Click Here To download the full Nielson report Click Here (1.2mb PDF)
13 May, 2008 – Dyslexia – it’s time to hear from the front line. Click Here
8 May, 2008 – 4D – paving the way for dyslexia friendly schools. Click Here
7 April, 2008 – Dyslexia exhibit transforms car park and wins landscape award. Click Here
17 October, 2007 – Australian moves to label dyslexia a disability miss’s point. Click Here
10 October, 2007 – DFNZ pleased with progress made by Ministry of Education. Click Here
29 April, 2007 – Dyslexia Foundation and Education Ministry plan next steps. Click Here
19 April, 2007 – Dyslexia Foundation celebrating Ministry of Education recognition of dyslexia. Click Here
19 March, 2007 – Walking length of New Zealand to raise money for dyslexia. Click Here
19 March, 2007 – High profile campaign to raise awareness and expose government policy flaws. Click Here
15 March, 2007 – Corporate generosity supports innovative new cookie aiming to raise $100,000 dollars for dyslexia. Click Here
30 Nov, 2006 – Ruth Dyson throws support behind dyslexia Foundation. Click Here
29 Nov, 2006 – Fantastic support for new dyslexia Foundation being launched by Ruth Dyson. Click Here
The following media releases related to dyslexia have been issued by the Government:
20 June, 2009 – Address to the SPELD NZ National Conference. Click Here
10 October, 2007 – MOE starts dyslexia work programme . Click Here
29 April, 2007 – Dyslexia Foundation and Education Ministry plan next steps. Click Here
Steve Maharey Interview – TVNZ Close Up 20 April, 2007.
19 April, 2007 – Ministry improves understanding of dyslexia. Click Here