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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

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.

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...