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"We know now that dyslexia is about so much more than just mixing up letters — that many dyslexics have difficulty with rhythm and meter and word retrieval, that they struggle to recognize voices and sounds. It’s my profound hope that our schools can use findings like these to better teach children who struggle to read, to help them overcome their limitations, and to help them understand that it’s not their fault."
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I have to say, I knew dyslexia was more than just mixing up letters but I didn't know the extent to which people struggled with it until I read this. People need to be more aware of the various types of learing disabilities. Especially if they plan on working with children. This is a very moving article and its amazing that the author overcame everything he did. I'm so happy we live in a world today where children with learning disabilities aren't looked at as "stupid" or "uninteligent". I hope that every child with a learning disability can find this kind of strength and determination.
I also believe that a lot of children with learning disabilities believe it is their fault they can't acheive the way their peers can. This means that as teachers we not only need to be encouragers of learning but also encouragers of spirit. We need to help student's understand that their difficulties can be overcome and to never give up on themselves.
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SCHULTZ, P. (2011, August 3). With Dyslexia, Words Failed Me and Then Saved Me - NYTimes.com. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Retrieved October 27, 2011, from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/opinion/sunday/with-dyslexia-words-failed-me-and-then-saved-me.html?_r=1
D, D. (n.d.). Dyslexia: symptoms dyslexia | Glogster. Drequilla's Profile | Glogster. Retrieved October 27, 2011, from http://drequilla.glogster.com/dyslexia/
You did such a great job with this post! I can tell that you really care about this subject and the happiness of students with learning disabilities. I agree with you so very much when it comes to students being called "stupid" or "unintelligent" that have a learning disability. I feel like that is the worst thing any person can do. Great post, Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteI love how you said that teachers need to be not only encouraging of learning but also encourage and uplift their spirits. You really made a good point with this post and I also enjoyed how you showed how many famous people have battled with dyslexia. Great post!!
ReplyDeleteI chose this quote as well and I agree with what you said about how teachers need to be aware of the extent of learning disabilities in order to try to understand what students go through and what they are feeling so you can try to help them. Its true I do think that a lot of people with learning disabilities do feel like its their fault, and we need to convince them thats its not, and lift their spirits! Great job with your related resource!
ReplyDeleteThis quote seems to be very popular since the three people I picked to comment on have all picked this quote. It is indeed a good quote showing how we are finally giving dyslexic children the chance to live up to their full potential. By understanding their condition more we can help them more.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree when you stated that we need to be more aware of the various learning disabilities out there. Awesome reaction and interesting related source!
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