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VCU Dyslexia Symposium!

A massive thank you to everyone who attended the VCU Dyslexia Symposium! It was truly wonderful to be invited to participate, connect with such a passionate community of educators, families, and advocates, and dive into the spaces where we can better support structured literacy together. If you weren’t able to join live or want to revisit the insights, you can enjoy some prior keynote speeches here: https://soe.vcu.edu/ruth-harris-professorship/dyslexia-symposium/. So grateful for the rich conversations and shared momentum!

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Coming Soon – Sudoku – The Puzzle That Connects Us

Looking for a way to quiet a busy mind, carve out five minutes of screen-free calm, or simply exercise your brain with a fresh twist? Coming soon, Sudoku: The Puzzle That Connects US offers a thoughtfully designed collection of over 50 puzzles crafted with accessibility and relaxation in mind. Utilizing clean, highly readable OpenDyslexic typography, this book invites puzzle lovers of all experience levels to step away from the daily rush, sharpen their focus, and experience the simple, meditative joy of a grid coming together, one number at a time.

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Animal Mayhem

Animal Mayhem

Animal Mayhem: When Wild Things Go Wilder is a laugh-out-loud collection of true animal stories filled with unexpected adventures, hilarious mishaps, and the unforgettable creatures who keep life interesting. From mischievous pets and unpredictable wildlife to animals with big personalities and minds of their own, these stories capture the chaos, surprises, and affection that come with sharing our lives with animals. The collection includes Misunderstood Piggy, a chapter written by Robin Norris. Whether you’ve loved, rescued, chased, bathed, or been thoroughly outsmarted by an animal, you’ll likely recognize a little of your own experience in these pages. Blending heartwarming moments

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The Rainbow Link

The Rainbow Link

Losing a beloved pet can be a child’s first experience with grief, bringing feelings that may be difficult to understand or express. The Rainbow Link, written by Dr. Robin R. Norris and illustrated by Brendan Stratton, is an interactive activity and coloring book designed to help children remember their animal companions and begin navigating the sadness of losing them. Through illustrations, coloring, drawing, and age-appropriate activities, children have opportunities to reflect on the special relationship they shared with their pet and the memories that remain. The book also includes guidance for parents, educators, and veterinary professionals who want to support

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Robin Norris wearing her Mrs. Prince William County Fair sash and pointing to a poster for the children's book Brilliant Bea on a brick library front

Blog 1 Dyslexia Awareness Month – Starts with Brilliant Bea

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, offering a wonderful opportunity to deepen our understanding of neurodiversity, celebrate different ways of thinking, and amplify accessible learning spaces. If you are looking to learn more or share insights with the children and adults in your life, there are incredible resources available. One of my absolute favorites is the children’s book Brilliant Bea by Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich. It is a heartwarming, beautifully told story that captures the brilliance, creativity, and resilience of a young girl navigating dyslexia, reminding us all that learning differently is a strength. You can also listen to Mary

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A gray doghouse decorated with a black-and-white skull and the word “ZERO,” surrounded by autumn flowers.

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Welcome to My New Beginning: Zero Many of you know my clinical work through Windward Optimal Health and wind-opt.com. This site is something a little different. It’s a place to explore creativity, art, learning, and the things that spark my curiosity. Here, I’ll share ideas, discoveries, and events happening both online and in person that I’m passionate about. Some will be opportunities to learn, some will simply be fun, and others may offer a new way of looking at the world. Over time, some of these ideas will also find their way into a new Substack newsletter. So why start

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Robin R Norris

I’m Robin Raniero Norris, author, advocate, and lifelong explorer of how different minds think, create, and thrive.

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