you don’t grow out
of dyslexia,
you grow into
dyslexia
Once a student is assessed, knowbody tells them how to function with dyslexia. It’s dyslExperts’ goal to empower students by finding their strengths, boosting their confidence and developing their exceptional lateral-thinking skills, preferably before the self-esteem destroying perception of dyslexia hits them.
Surviving school & thriving in life
“ My aim is to give young people with dyslexia learning experiences to stimulate a shift in mindset.
This includes discovering personal strengths, lateral thinking skills and building resilience”
Christien van Yzendoorn
( Chris-Teen van Eye-Zen-Door-N )
P R O U D L Y D Y S L E X I C
I am a brand design professional specialising in mentoring dyslexic students. After 35+ years of graphic design experience, I was determined to create a typeface for the dyslexic reader, only to discover that the reading struggle is just the tip of the dyslexic iceberg.
I studied the subject of dyslexia & neurodiversity, trained as a mindfulness practitioner and I have a level 2 counselling certificate. With the experience of coaching designers, I decided to follow my passion: I developed the unique dyslExperts approach, based on curiosity and free association.
This originates from concept development in the commercial world, combined with Growth Mindset-, CBT- and De Bono- understanding. I’m a Cert. MiSP Mindfulness teacher (age group 7-18y) and carry the life-time experience of being dyslexic.
BIO
80s & 90s - art director & creative director for Lintas, Grey & BBDO advertising
1996 - founder/director Cocoon Brand Advice & Design Solutions, Prague
10s & 20s - brand designer/consultant & mother
2021- chief designer for a European online supermarket
2020 - founder/mentor dyslExperts
Yes, I’m interested in dyslExperts’ sessions
Private dyslExperts practise in West-London (W12)
Burlington House School (SW6 & W6)
Any different school in London
activities & methods
a better understanding of dyslexia ( & neurodiversity )
