Episode 9

Episode 9 airs on CFUZ 92.9 FM broadcasting out of Penticton, B.C. and is streamable at cfuz.ca on Sunday, October 12 at 3pm PST.


Autistic Small Talk is a monthly show that airs the second Sunday of each month at 3pm, and appears in the archive the following Wednesday at 6am PST.

In episode 9, Vince and Vanessa have a brisk chat about Dyslexic Strengths and Complimentary Cognition.

Citations and Resources

Professor Chesko:

By the excellent Professor Chesko



Dyslexic Strengths and Complementary Cognition:






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