What a theatre full of corsets reminded me about dyslexia
Over the weekend my son and I found ourselves sitting in a packed theatre in Auckland surrounded by the most wonderfully diverse crowd you could imagine.
Men in corsets, fishnet stockings and suspenders who were far braver than I am. People dressed head to toe as their favourite characters. And just about everyone singing along to the legendary songs and shouting the dialogue back at the stage.
“Dammit Janet!”
The Rocky Horror Show attracts some of the most fun-loving people on the planet. The whole place was joyful, chaotic and completely unapologetic.
And it reminded me of something I see in my work every single day.
Human beings are wonderfully different.
Different personalities.
Different strengths.
Different ways of thinking.
Yet when it comes to learning, we still often expect everyone to do it the same way.
This week I shared a piece about something I see all the time when learning becomes difficult. That moment when someone is trying… and then suddenly pulls back.
The pause.
The eyes drop.
The energy shifts.
If you'd like to explore this idea further:
Read the article:
Why We Shut Down When Learning Gets Hard
Watch the YouTube presentation:
A Small Moment Worth Celebrating
A Small Moment Worth Celebrating
On Wednesday 18 March at 3.30pm, I’ll be opening the doors at 11 Leyland Street.
You’re very welcome to pop in, have a look around, and see how I work. There’ll be some of the clay work my clients use to build understanding, a few practical resources, and time to talk.
It’s not just about cutting a ribbon. It’s about understanding how confidence is rebuilt when learning finally makes sense.
If you’d like to come along and celebrate with me, I would genuinely love to see you there.
Click here to RSVP
An Invitation to See Dyslexia Differently
I’m also hosting a private online screening of the award-winning documentary
Who Knew: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking later this month.
The response so far has been incredible, and it’s been wonderful to see so many parents and educators wanting to understand learning differences more deeply.
This powerful film challenges the traditional view of dyslexia and highlights the strengths, creativity and unique ways of thinking that often sit behind learning differences. It’s an inspiring watch for parents, educators and anyone interested in understanding how different brains learn.
We are hosting three online screenings:
Tuesday 24 March – 7.30pm
Thursday 26 March – 7.30pm
Saturday 28 March – 3.00pm
If you’d like to join us, you can register here:
Because when we start recognising that different brains learn differently, everything begins to make a lot more sense.
There's also a short trailer available if you'd like to get a feel for the film first.
If you’re doing some quiet thinking about learning or confidence this year and want to talk it through, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Thank you for being part of this community and thank you for reading my newsletter.
Kindest regards,
Nikki
PS.If you’re finding that effort isn’t matching progress when it comes to reading, I’ve updated my free guide:
Discover the Secrets to Stress-Free Reading
It’s designed to help you understand what might be getting in the way and what actually helps.
Dyslexia Unpuzzled
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
