Origami and dyslexia

David · Post by **David** » June 13th, 2006, 9:09 am

Does anyone on the list have any experience with dyslexia (it is word blindness) and origami ?

I have a cousin who is very dyslexic, however he can follow diagrams, just can't work out the words.

My cousin is the first person I have every met that is accutely dyslexic it is unlikely he will ever be able to read, but he is very bright indeed- in about an hour we had made three models- and his results very well folded.
In the first thing we did, he commented that we would need to take into account the thickness of the paper to get a good result!

I am sending him a copy of Origami Step by Step (Biddle) and a supply of Muji paper. I will be Interested to see how he gets on.

I know there are some really good jokes out there, but I am hoping this can remain a serious topic

Thanks
David

Post by **TheRealChris** » June 13th, 2006, 10:42 am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia

chapbell · Post by **chapbell** » June 13th, 2006, 4:17 pm

Dyslexia is a broad term that covers a lot of different differences. It is also an entirely artificial disability, one caused by social demands changing over time. Many dyslexics will not cop to it, there being a heavy social stigma associated with the word.

That said, yes, I do know of dyslexics who fold. I know of one who creates and diagrams.

Post by **TheRealChris** » June 14th, 2006, 8:37 am

it may be connected to the heavyness (term?) of the hindrance. some dyslexics may be able to fold, and some other not. dyslexia is not like black and white...