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Jayne Pivac is passionate in helping children and adults overcome Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders through her specialised multi-sensory programs.

15/03/2026

“Modes of Thinking.” Which one are you?

14/03/2026

“DYSLEXIA” ???????????

12/03/2026

“Aphantasia,” do not see mental pictures. The majority of who I work with do see in mental pictures. Some clients “feel” rather than “picture” or “see.”

12/03/2026

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11/03/2026

Creativity and learning go hand in hand.

11/03/2026

Movement precedes language in the developmental stages of the child.
So play in all its forms is vital.

Making letters/words and models out of modeling clay/play dough is engaging the creative essence of the learner.

We learn by “doing.”

When kids and adults make their letters out of the modeling clay-their motor memory grows and the repetitions reinforces letter formation with multisensry-hands on learning.

08/03/2026

Dyslexia creativity at play. A dyslexic’s learning style is visual and hands on. Just some of the amazing creations done by my dyslexic clients.💚

02/03/2026

26/02/2026

Ear infections, glue ear-can impact speech, behaviour and learning.

25/02/2026

I've just reached 2K followers! Thank you for continuing support.🙏🤗🎉

22/02/2026

“Dyslexia doesn’t limit dreams, it just changes the path to reaching them.”
By Super Dom.💚

Every child’s mind is unique. Some paths may look different, slower, more creative, more courageous but different does not mean impossible. It means strength. It means resilience. It means discovering new ways to shine.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or someone with dyslexia, you are not alone. Share your experience, encourage someone today, or simply comment with a 💙 to remind every child that their dreams are valid and achievable.

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Kingston, VIC
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+61420305405

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https://dyslexiamelbourne.com/

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37 Common Dyslexia Traits

In General

Appears bright, highly intelligent and articulate. However, they are unable to read, write or spell at grade level.

Labelled lazy, dumb, careless, immature, “not trying hard enough”, or “behaviour problem”.

Isn’t “behind enough” or “bad enough” to be helped in the school setting.

High in IQ, yet may not test well academically; tests well orally, but not written.

Talented in art, drama, music, sports, mechanics, story-telling, sales, business, designing, building or engineering.

Seem to “zone out” or daydream often, gets lost easily or loses track of time.

Learns best through hands-on experience, demonstrations, experimentation, observation, and visual aids.

Vision, Reading and Spelling

Complains of dizziness, headaches, or stomach aches while reading.

Is confused by letters, numbers, words, sequences, or verbal explanations.

Reading or writing shows repetitions, additions, transpositions, omissions, substitutions and reversals in letters, numbers and/or words

Complains of feeling or seeing non-existent movement while reading, writing or copying.

Seems to have difficulty with vision, yet eye exams don’t reveal a problem.

Extremely keen sighted and observant, or lacks depth perception and peripheral vision.

Reads and re-reads with little comprehension.

Spells phonetically and inconsistently

Hearing and Speech

Trouble with writing or copying; pencil grip is unusual; handwriting varies or is illegible.

Clumsy, uncoordinated, poor at ball or team sports; difficulties with fine and /or gross motor skills and tasks; prone to motion-sickness.

Can be ambidextrous, and often confuses left/right, over/under.

Math and Time Management

Has difficulty telling time, managing time, learning sequenced information or tasks, or being on time.

Computing math shows dependence on finger counting and other tricks; knows answers, but can’t do it on paper.

Can count, but has difficulty counting objects and dealing with money.

Can do arithmetic, but fails word problems, cannot grasp algebra or higher math.

Memory and Cognition

Excellent long-term memory for experiences, locations and faces.

Poor memory for sequences, facts, and information that has not been experienced.

Thinks primarily with images and feelings, not sounds or words (little internal dialogue).

Behaviour, Health, Development and Personality

Extremely disorderly or compulsively orderly.

Can be a class clown, trouble-maker, or too quiet.

Had unusually early or late developmental stages (talking, crawling, walking, tying shoelaces).

Prone to ear infections, sensitive to foods, additives and chemical products.

Can be an extra deep or light sleeper; bedwetting beyond appropriate age.

Unusually high or low tolerance for pain.

Strong sense of justice; emotionally sensitive; strives for perfection.

Mistakes and symptoms increase dramatically with confusion, time pressure, emotional stress, or poor health

Does any of this sound familiar?

Whatever the labels are, if you or someone you know has learning difficulties, you probably experience disorientation to some degree. This is an idea to embrace, because not only do you think and learn differently but you also have many gifts.

These gifts and a positive attitude will help you succeed, and Jayne Pivac, the Dyslexia Coach, can help you along the way.