This video introduces us to Mara Schein, a college student who describes her struggles early in life with reading and spelling due to her dyslexia. After changing schools in the 4th grade and discovering adaptive technologies like Learning Ally, Schein caught up with and even surpassed children of a similar age.

It's important to remember the important role the teacher and school play in helping dyslexic students overcome their learning difficulties.

When it comes to Schein and Learning Ally, having a school that highlighted her strengths and accomodated her weaknesses clearly played a life-changing role in helping her succeed.

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"Growing up I had to be very resourceful, and find other ways to get my work done, get the information I need, follow my interests...so because of that, I think it has given me a little bit of a creative edge. And I think I've been able to see connection between concepts that some of my classmates haven't been able to do."

Key Takeaways:

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Teacher and the School play an important role in helping dyslexic students overcome their learning difficulties
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Mara, the dyslexic student, moved to a school that highlighted her strengths and very accommodating in working with her weaknesses
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Assisted technologies from Learning Ally has also helped Mara in her studies

From Struggling Dyslexic Reader to Standout at Cornell

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