Welcome, Lexic Minds Community!
In this edition, we’ve got a lineup you won’t want to miss:
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Blog of the week: Dyslexia with Numbers
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Spotlight of the week: Albert Einstein
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Poll: Have you been officially diagnosed?
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Tools & Tips: Android Tools
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Featured Clips:
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For Professionals: The advantages of having dyslexia
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For Parents: Overcoming dyslexia – One family’s story of success
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Podcast: Everything you ever wanted to know about dyslexia accommodations
Blog: Dyslexia with numbers
Why read me:
Numbers give you anxiety? You are not alone. Dyscalculia, known as the “dyslexia of math”, is a commonly misunderstood learning difference that impacts math abilities and number sense.
Here we will explore what Dyscalculia really is, dispel myths, and showcase the unique strengths of the dyscalculic mind. You will find clarity and empowerment.
What you get:
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A general understanding of Dyscalculia including its definition, what it implies, strengths, and examples of successful people with Dyscalculia
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Real-life examples of how Dyscalculia can impact daily life
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Tricks, tips, and accommodations to help make Dyscalculia’s challenges way more manageable in your everyday life
💡 Tip: Use apps such as MyScript Calculator for assistance with Dyscalculia. Numbers. The great universal language, right? Being able to effortlessly read, write, and compute them comes naturally. Or so the story goes…
Spotlight: Albert Einstein
The legendary Albert Einstein. Everybody has heard the name. Born in 1879 in Germany, this #lexicmind needs no introduction. He’s the theoretical physicist who reshaped our understanding of the universe.
🏆 Great Achievements:
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Einstein didn’t just do Physics—he revolutionized it with his groundbreaking theory of relativity.
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Let’s not forget his heart of gold. Einstein wasn’t just a genius in the lab; he was a champion of pacifism, civil rights, and scientific freedom.
💡Dyslexia as a Brilliant Advantage:
Einstein’s dyslexia helped him think outside the box. He saw connections others missed and developed concepts like the theory of relativity, flipping our understanding of space, time, and energy.
Talk about brains and heart—talk about unique minds like Einstein’s.
Poll
Tools and Tips
Android Tools
Discover powerful tools and apps designed to support dyslexics and enhance learning experiences. From AI voiceovers to interactive calculators, these resources cater to various needs and preferences.
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Explore by touch and swiping Edit text with Gboard Search your screen Customize reading controls |
General, Students, Professionals, Enterprise/Business |
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Supports video, slides, and images 200+ voices, 20+ languages/accents Add pauses, adjust pronunciation Upload .txt, .docx, .srt scripts, YouTube URLs 10 minutes of voice generation |
Professionals, General, Students |
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Create, edit, and print Reads text aloud Access texts on all devices Customize texts with OmoType font, syllable breaks, etc. |
Parents, Teachers |
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Write and get instant results Edit and solve equations Display results in various formats Store and reuse numbers with drag and drop |
Enterprise/Business, Students, General |
Featured Clips
For Professionals
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For Parents
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Podcast
Mind Bites
@lexicminds Did you know a large number of entrepreneurs are dyslexic? It IS your uniqueness. cc: The True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind
