Research abstract

Dyslexia – How to Thrive

Don’t let dyslexia hold you back. Check out this Shark Tank success story.

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The effects that dyslexia can have on a child go far past their difficulties in learning to read and write. Dyslexia impairs a child’s ability to read efficiently, which can cause them to fall behind in school early on. This has profound effects on children psychologically, causing them to doubt themselves in school and in life.

“No challenge with dyslexia is too difficult to overcome.”

Kevin O’Leary, host of the popular show “Shark Tank,” recount’s his childhood riddled with dyslexic issues. He states that there were times that he wondered if he were ever going to be able to make it, and he severely doubted his ability to overcome his disorder. Through the positive reinforcement and support of his friends and family however, not only did he beat dyslexia, but went on to be extremely successful and strives to be an example to those dyslexic children who often wonder the same things themselves.

Key takeaways

  1. DYSLEXIA AND SELF ESTEEM, HOW THE TWO ARE NEEDED FOR PEOPLE WITH LD.
  2. LEARNING HOW TO LEARN WITH DYSLEXIA.
  3. HOW FOSTERING SELF EFFICACY AND SELF ESTEEM IN STUDENTS WITH LD ARE IMPORTANT.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.