The dyslexia story is not all bad news. There is definitely a silver lining. Dyslexia often bestows on those who have it a range of remarkable talents and skills. These come under the collective name of Positive Dyslexia.
MIKE STYLES, LITERACY, NUMERACY AND DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST
I am a Dyslexia and Neurodiversity Consultant, Researcher and Practitioner in New Zealand. I have been involved in the world of adult literacy and numeracy provision since 2001.
Calling All People Who Think They May Have Dyslexia and/or Their Families & Loved Ones
Sadly, even in 2023 people with dyslexia still hide in the shadows and many do not completely understand their condition. Even sadder, neither the media, the politicians or nor government agencies do much to support dyslexic/neurodiverse people.
Dyslexia needs to be made more visible.
I would like to screen you to identify or confirm your dyslexia for free – in return for the chance to tell your story. I would like to include your name – but if you prefer, I could keep the story nameless.
Please contact me on this website if this offer interests you. You can rest assured that I would treat your individual story with the utmost respect.
Book Launch: “Congratulations – You Have Dyslexia. Great Minds Think Differently”
Kia ora. Haere mai – Welcome.
Do you have a loved one with dyslexia? It may be somebody special to you. Or it may be you yourself. If so, congratulations! This book is especially written for people with dyslexia and their family/whanau. So, if you are a child, a teenager, or an adult with dyslexia this book is written for you. It is also written for the families, loved ones, partners and close friends of people with dyslexia.
The cost of the book is NZ$40.00 + $7.20 postage and packaging within New Zealand. Contact me for international shipping costs.
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Mike Styles, Literacy & Numeracy Adviser @ BDA IC 2018:
Dyslexia and Neurodiversity Consultant, Mike Styles at the British Dyslexia Association International Conference 2018.
Mike talks about adult literacy and raising awareness on dyslexia in adults around the workplace.
I am a Member of the British Dyslexia Association, and have recently returned from presenting a paper at Oxford University on how adult dyslexics are supported in New Zealand. My services are available for hire to assist leaders of the adult workforce and education facilities, who require information and support in this field.
WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?
Dyslexia is a condition whereby people of average to above average intellect struggle to read, write and spell, in spite of having received quality instruction.
Dyslexia affects around 10 percent of the population worldwide.
MEDIA RELEASES
As a widely published and sought after speaker, provided expert advise to audiences in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Here you are able to see a sample of the services I have provided over the past 18 years.
HOW I CAN HELP?
As a foremost expert in adult literacy and numeracy, I offer consulting services to a wide range of businesses, educators, and non-profits.
Ranging in size from one-to-one consultations to large seminars, I am able to provide my services globally
Blog and Articles
A Celebration of Assistive Technology, by Mike Styles
My first love was never technology – and certainly not digital technology. I am writing this piece and an older dyslexia consultant, well past the usual retirement age, and am a latter-day digital migrant to the form, as opposed to a digital native. I lack the...
Half a million Kiwis suffer from “Dysteachia” – but the Government doesn’t care*
One in ten people have a condition called dyslexia. In addition, there are related neuro-diverse conditions that occur in another 5% of Kiwis. We can summarise the current situation in New Zealand with a simple equation: Dyslexia + dysteachia = disability – where...
NZ schools are failing dyslexic kids. Parents should consider US-style class action
OPINION: It seems there are no other alternatives available. New Zealand is not a litigious nation like the United States, where parents have resorted to court proceedings to get a better deal for their dyslexic children. Parents have had successful outcomes in both...
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SINCE 1993
Since 2001 I have presented to audiences throughout New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Available for:
- One-to-one consultations
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