Retained primitive reflexes: the “hidden” link to learning and coordination challenges
A child can be bright, engaged and eager to learn, yet struggle with handwriting, balance, ball skills or sitting upright. If that sounds like your kid, retained primitive reflexes could be worth exploring. What are primitive reflexes? Primitive reflexes are the early, built-in movement patterns that babies are born with. They help with important […]
Dyslexia doesn’t end at high school: supporting neurodivergent adults in the workplace
You may have learnt ways to manage dyslexia at school or uni – extra time, verbal instructions, or simply working harder to stay on top of reading and writing tasks. But the workplace brings a different kind of pressure. You’re capable, insightful and highly skilled, yet may feel mentally exhausted from putting in extra effort […]
New study published by Dr Johnson Huang highlights neuroplasticity-based approaches for dyslexia
We’re pleased to share that Dr Johnson Huang’s latest research has been published in the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal, marking an important contribution to the growing field of functional neurology. The peer-reviewed article, titled Improved reading and academic performance: A case series of 3 dyslexic students with learning disability, explores how integrative, brain-based therapies may influence […]
Multisensory approaches for dyslexia: what are they and how do they help?
Dyslexia is often misunderstood as simply “trouble with reading”, but it’s more than that. It’s a lifelong neurological difference which affects the way people process written and spoken language. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, many people with dyslexia benefit from multisensory approaches – these are treatment strategies which engage more than one sense at a […]
Understanding colour and light therapy
The Power of Colour and Light in Therapy Colour plays an important role in our daily lives, influencing how we experience the world. It’s why we pay attention to colour when decorating a home, choosing an outfit, or setting the mood for a space. Beyond aesthetics, colour therapy (chromotherapy) is based on the idea that […]
Do I Have Dyslexia? How to Identify Symptoms and Seek Support
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that primarily affects reading and writing. It often leads to challenges with phonological processing, which involves connecting letters to sounds. Dyslexia is more common than many realise, affecting approximately 1 in 10 people[1]. Recognising signs early on can lead to timely support and strategies that make learning more accessible and […]
Enhancing Dyslexia Support: Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Better Outcomes
Learn how targeted brain-based therapies can improve reading & language skills to enhance dyslexia support.
Signs of dyslexia (and well-known figures who’ve succeeded with it)
In this article, we look at the range of signs of dyslexia, how it’s diagnosed in Australia, and some well-known figures with the condition.
Typography for dyslexia: do fonts impact reading and understanding?
Do dyslexic fonts work? It’s an intriguing question that gets to the heart of what dyslexia is and how it affects someone’s reading experience.
The role of multisensory learning in dyslexia therapy
Around 5,000 years ago, the Ancient Egyptians invented a picture-based writing system – hieroglyphics. Each picture represents a word or syllable with the heads of the human and animal characters pointing towards the start of each line. As time went on, the language became standardised and the same 700 or so signs were then used […]