Our Journey Through the School Systems in Canada and the USA with Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects the way a person reads, writes, and spells. It is a neurological disorder that makes it difficult for people to process and manipulate language. Dyslexia can affect people of all ages, but it is most commonly diagnosed in children.

Our son, [son's name], was diagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade. We were devastated at the time, but we quickly realized that dyslexia is not a disability, but rather a different way of learning.

Dyslexic: Different not Disabled: Our Journey k-12 through the school systems in Canada and the USA with Dyslexia

by Sandra Easton

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We started by getting [son's name] extra help in school. He worked with a reading specialist and a speech therapist. We also did a lot of work at home, reading to him and helping him with his spelling.

At first, it was hard to see progress. [Son's name] struggled with reading and writing, and he often felt frustrated. But we never gave up on him. We continued to encourage him and support him, and we celebrated his every small success.

Slowly but surely, [son's name] started to make progress. He began to read more fluently, and his spelling improved. He also started to gain confidence in himself and his abilities.

By the time [son's name] reached high school, he was a confident and successful student. He was a member of the honor roll, and he was involved in several extracurricular activities. He even started a tutoring program to help other students with dyslexia.

Our journey with dyslexia has not always been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding. We have learned so much about ourselves and our son. We have learned the importance of early intervention and support, and we have seen firsthand how dyslexia can be overcome.

We are so proud of the young man [son's name] has become. He is a bright, articulate, and successful student who is not afraid to face challenges. He is a shining example of what can be achieved with hard work and determination.

If you have a child with dyslexia, I urge you to not give up on them. With the right support, they can achieve anything they set their minds to.

Here are some tips for parents of children with dyslexia:

* Get your child diagnosed as early as possible. Early intervention is key to helping children with dyslexia succeed. * Work with your child's school to develop an individualized education plan (IEP) that meets their specific needs. * Get your child extra help outside of school, such as tutoring or speech therapy. * Be patient and supportive. Children with dyslexia need time and patience to learn. * Celebrate your child's successes. No matter how small, every success is a step in the right direction.

Dyslexia is a challenge, but it is not a disability. With the right support, children with dyslexia can achieve anything they set their minds to.

Dyslexic: Different not Disabled: Our Journey k-12 through the school systems in Canada and the USA with Dyslexia

by Sandra Easton

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	352 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	252 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE