WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking
Award-winning documentary — free private NZ screening
Last NZ screening — Tuesday 12 May, 7pm NZT / 5pm AEST. No replay available.
WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking
Award-winning documentary
⚠️ Last free private NZ screening
Tues 12 May, 7pm NZ / 5pm Syd
No replay available.
"I wish I knew then what I know now..." That's what parents say — and what we hear from educators too — after finally understanding how the dyslexic mind actually works.
If you've been watching your bright child start to believe they're "stupid" — and looking for something different — you're in the right place. This is where that changes.
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Your hosts Rachel Barwell (Master Dyslexia) and Claire Ashmore (Growing Choices) are Davis Dyslexia Facilitators with decades of experience supporting dyslexic learners and their families across New Zealand and Australia. They're hosting the final free NZ screening of WHO KNEW — followed by practical Davis tools you can start using straight away.
We're looking forward to seeing you!
If you've been watching your bright child start to believe they're "stupid" — and looking for something different — you're in the right place. This is where that changes.
"I wish I knew then what I know now..." That's what parents say — and what we hear from educators too — after finally understanding how the dyslexic mind actually works.
"I wish I knew then what I know now..."
If you've been watching your bright child start to believe they're "stupid" — you're in the right place.
Your hosts Rachel Barwell and Claire Ashmore are Davis Dyslexia Facilitators hosting the final free NZ screening of WHO KNEW, followed by practical Davis tools you can use straight away.
380 New Zealanders registered for our March screenings. 200 showed up and watched together. The conversations that followed were something we weren't fully prepared for.
We're hosting one final NZ screening of this extraordinary film on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
The film is about 33 minutes long.
We will then introduce the Davis® Parent Power - Dyslexia online support course.
There will be a short Q&A afterwards.
Registration is required and the events are free of charge.
Once registered you will receive a Zoom invitation by email.
Why Attend This Private Viewing?
🟣 Practical Tools You Can Use Straight Away: Learn strategies parents and educators can start implementing immediately to help struggling readers.
🟣 See Real Transformation: Hear from dyslexic students, educators, and families who've experienced what's possible when learning matches how the dyslexic brain actually works.
🟣 Understand the Dyslexic Mind: Move past the "deficit" model and discover the unique strengths of visual, spatial, and intuitive thinking.
🟣 Get Your Questions Answered: Davis Facilitators will respond to your questions after the viewing in a focused, supportive environment.
The Story
"WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking" is a masterclass in human potential.
Directed by Kelly Conlin, this Canadian short film produced by Sue Blyth Hall, life-long dyslexia educator, pulls back the curtain on the Dyslexic mind.
It explores a wholistic view of visual, spatial, and intuitive thinking that traditional systems often overlook. Featuring interviews with educators, facilitators and dyslexic students, it is a story of hope and possibility for dyslexic people and their families everywhere.
This film has earned recognition for its powerful storytelling and insight:
🟣"Best Short Documentary" at the New York International Women Fest
🟣"Best Director - Inspirational Film", at the Silver Screen Film Festival in Prague, Czech Republic
🟣"Best Female Director" – Kelly Conlin - Indianapolis Film Festival.
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"WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking"
Last NZ Screening — Tuesday 12 May
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