Exploring the personal strengths Suiki connects to her dyslexia, including creativity and pattern recognition.
Considering how the people around us can help us feel safe enough to talk about our individual learning styles including how we process information.
Thinking about how storytelling can be a creative tool to help someone share their experiences that can be hard to put into words.
Suiki shares her lived experience of dyslexia through a short film she makes for her brothers. She describes how dyslexia affects everyday tasks such as remembering appointments, keeping track of items, and following conversations. Suiki reflects on how trying to appear strong for her family has sometimes made it hard to talk openly about her processing style.
• What did you notice about the way Suiki described her experience of dyslexia?
• How does she describe the way her thoughts move during a conversation?
• What strengths does Suiki connect to her dyslexia?
• Have you ever found a creative way to share something that was hard to explain in words?
• Is there someone in your life who helps you feel comfortable talking about how you think or communicate?
• What does it feel like when someone responds with understanding rather than trying to fix things?
• What could you do to help someone feel heard if they are finding it hard to get their words out?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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