Mission Dyslexia: Creativity with Creatia - by Julie McNeill & Paul McNeill (Paperback)

About the Book

Join Can-Do Creatia the creative problem-solving hero in a journey to use your dyslexic strengths in learning! Packed with fun activities and handy hints, this workbook will help you use your strengths and creative thinking when dyslexia makes things tough.

Book Synopsis

Meet Can Do Creatia, your superhero guide to learning through creativity and a can-do attitude!

This fun and colourful activity book will help you find creative ways to beat the challenges of dyslexia. With tips on everything from getting organised to building a growth mindset, Creatia shows you how to use your own special style to build a rainbow bridge away from sticking points and find solutions that work for you.

Dyslexia can make lots of different things tricky, so the three key sections, Me, My Community, and My World, help you with different situations and give you the tools to beat setbacks at home, at school, or even in your own head! Are you good at art? Music? Dancing? Sports? Creatia's tips, tools, and talking points help you think about your unique talents and use them in everyday life.

Review Quotes

Can-do Creatia is inspirational in her creative solutions to the challenges of dyslexia. With practical advice and activities, she guides the reader to recognise and use their special talents. Visually engaging, a resource thoroughly recommended.--Elizabeth Reece, Primary Head of Learning Support, St George's International School, Cologne, Germany

Whether you're feeling inspired, confused or stuck in the mud, Creatia is your true friend! This book outlines fantastic ways to use colours, lists, pictures, Post-Its, mind maps and much more to help you find ways to live your best life. A fantastic resource.--Margaret Rooke, author of 'Meet the Dyslexia Club! The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia' and 'Dyslexia Is My Superpower (Most of the Time)'

With vibrant illustrations, the Mission Dyslexia books are narrated by engaging characters who encourage readers to gain self-awareness, uncover their strengths and increase their resilience. Positive, practical and to be recommended to all dyslexic young people wanting to take the driving seat in their learning journey.--Victoria Honeybourne, Specialist teacher and author of 'Finding Joy In Studying'

About the Author

PaulMcNeill?is the head of community football for the Scottish Football Association, and is an experienced public and keynote speaker. He is dyslexic and works as an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland and winner of Potential Unlocked Awards Outstanding Contribution to Education 2021 for Mission Dyslexia

Rossie Stone?is the founder and director of Dekko comics, an educational comic book company that turns the school curriculum into fun comic stories. He works alongside Paul as an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland and has given three TEDx talks about Dekko comics and his own struggle with dyslexia. Rossie is also a winner at the Dyslexia Awards 2022, and also a nominee for the National Diversity Awards back in 2018.

Julie McNeill?has a Masters degree in Creative Writing and has worked in education and social care, supporting children with additional needs. She has been a keynote speaker at the Dyslexia Scotland Education Conference, where she talked about life with dyslexia 'Beyond the School Gates'.