The Dyslexia Debate – A Re-examination

 

 

Advocates for dyslexia persist in asserting that individuals with dyslexia face a literacy issue. How stupid does one have to be to believe this nonsense?

Those who benefit from this narrative often block me on social media.

 

Consider this for a moment:

How did David Chalk manage to read in just 11 days at the age of 62?

Why was he unable to read until then?

What led David Corcoran and Tom Cruise to leave school as functional illiterates?

How did they learn to read after their formal education ended?

The reality is that dyslexics are curious and intelligent individuals who often disengage from reading when they encounter confusion. Those who profit from this situation exploit this understanding, teaching children incorrect phonetic sounds. They reach homes in over 100 countries through the television program "Charlie and the Alphabet," imparting these incorrect sounds. When questioned, the producers claim it is merely an entertainment show, not an educational one, convincing parents that children can distinguish between entertainment and educational content.

 

The Reading Reform Foundation, when asked about these issues, provides absurd responses, likely due to their funding from influential sources. LINK

 

Those who gain from this narrative refuse to acknowledge that teaching children incorrect letter sounds is a primary contributor to dyslexia. They continue to circulate misleading messages to persuade the public.

 

Who truly understands how information is processed in the brain? They repeat their claims, leading many to accept them as truth.

 

Who would dare suggest that dyslexics have memory issues? And why do so many people believe such misconceptions?

 

How did Tom Cruise memorize his lines despite his reading difficulties?

How did John Corcoran teach high school for 17 years without being able to read?

How did David Chalk become a successful speaker without knowing how to read?

 

I challenge anyone to dispute the points I have raised above.

Note:

The television program "Charlie and the Alphabet," broadcast in over 100 countries, teaches the sounds of most consonants with extraneous sounds. This approach can lead many children to disengage from learning to read. For instance, the word "fan" is taught as "fuh ah nuh," and "cat" is taught as "cuh ah tuh." Such methods can create confusion and hinder effective literacy development.