How difficult is it to live with dyslexia? | Newstalk #dyslexia

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Fri, 2017-11-17 13:00

Do you know someone that has dyslexia? Can you imagine just how hard it must be to live with dyslexia? Dyslexia is a general term for disorders that make learning to read or interpret written language like words, letters and other symbols more difficult. However, it does not affect the overall intelligence of the child or adult that has dyslexia.

“The groundwork was done through the support of the association, teaching them strategies and tactics to learn how to read. We learned that writing subjects are the best way to learn something because your brain retains it better.”
~ McDaid

Imagine how hard life is with dyslexia.

For someone that has dyslexia, homework or even learning can be a traumatic experience. This is often met with anxiety in the child and sometimes fear of the learning experience. Children tend to get frustrated and avoid the situation at all costs. When helping people to learn who have dyslexia it is important to focus on their strengths.

Key Takeaways:

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Homework can be traumatic for students with dyslexia.
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There is a lack of state support available to students who have dyslexia.
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In order to help those that have dyslexia learn, you must look to their strengths.
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http://www.newstalk.com/reader/47.301/98718/0/