Understanding Dyslexia: Beyond the Labels – 29 May & 5 June

Delivered over 2 weeks with Nikki Palamountain

This interactive workshop focuses on hands-on learning techniques and practical strategies to support dyslexic learners and incorporates the Davis℠ method.

“Understanding Dyslexia: Beyond the Labels,” is designed to equip New Zealand educators and health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia. Divided in 4 sessions over the 2 days, the workshop begins with an exploration of the science behind dyslexia, including insights from brain scans and how dyslexic minds experience the world differently. Participants will learn about the unique strengths and challenges of dyslexic thinkers, particularly their exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, and innovative potential.

Delving into the 3D thinking process of dyslexic brains, Nikki will explain the advantages and disadvantages of this cognitive style. Attendees will gain insights into visual-spatial thinking, the power of seeing the world in patterns, movement, and depth, and the impact of disorientation and orientation on learning. The role of stress and trauma in dyslexic learning will also be discussed, emphasizing how emotions can affect cognitive processes and educational outcomes.

In the third & final segments, the workshop addresses why traditional learning methods often fail dyslexic learners. It will cover coping mechanisms and triggers that make reading more challenging, the importance of visual clues in decoding information, and the limitations of conventional reading approaches. Participants will learn about the three essential components of language processing for dyslexic minds: seeing, hearing, and feeling words, which are crucial for effective learning.

When: Over two weeks – 29 May & 5 June 2025, 9am – 12.30pm

Where: Online via Zoom

Cost: $320 inc GST. The price stated is per person.

Contact: Faye Johnson –  [email protected]

For more information and to register – please visit the website:

https://www.grow.co.nz/understanding-dyslexia/