From the ANM archive · Mindfulness Monday · Original social post: 27 July 08:01
Dyslexia can make reading and spelling hard. It does not make a child less intelligent, less capable or less deserving of patience.
And we need to be careful with the “dyslexic strengths” story too. Some dyslexic people are creative, visual thinkers or brilliant problem-solvers. Others are not. There is no single dyslexic mind. See the person—not a neat social-media stereotype.
What helps? Notice persistent difficulty early. Drop the shame. Ask what works. Accessible technology, clear visual aids, smaller groups and one-to-one teaching can all form part of support, depending on the learner and the setting.
A child should not have to fail for years before adults act.
Save this for a parent, teacher or school leader. Share it so fewer children are called lazy for struggling to read.
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