Dyslexia Case Study

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Dyslexia does not discriminate. It cuts across socioeconomic barriers, racial and ethnic divides, and it affects people of both genders. It affects average learners as well as the gifted and talented. Some students with dyslexia feel stupid; they often give up on school, resigning themselves to low academic expectations. Others build structures to mask their disabilities. For example, some highly intelligent dyslexic students memorize entire books, so they can appear to be reading when asked to do so (Inside Dyslexia, 2007). Some dyslexic students attempt to cope with their disabilities by finding success in other fields, like theater, the arts, music or sports. Nevertheless, with quality intervention - and hard work and determination - many …show more content…

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