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Weaving Creativity: Dyslexic Textile Designers Who Are Redefining Fashion

​Dyslexia, often perceived solely as a learning difficulty, can also bring unique strengths, particularly in creative fields like textiles and fashion design. Many dyslexic designers harness their distinctive perspectives to produce innovative and compelling work. Here are a few notable examples:​ Bethan Laura Wood Diagnosed with dyslexia in sixth-form college, Bethan Laura Wood is an… Read More Weaving Creativity: Dyslexic Textile Designers Who Are Redefining Fashion

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Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential

The challenges associated with dyslexia were first observed as early as the mid-1800s. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that Rudolf Berlin, an ophthalmologist in Stuttgart, Germany, coined the term “dyslexia.” Initially, as it was thought to be a form of ‘word blindness’, but over time, researchers discovered that dyslexia was not just about vision but… Read More Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential

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