Dyslexia is the most common special learning disorder teachers face today which affects about 20% of the population. Dyslexia is characterized by having difficulty in the use and processing of linguistic and alphabetic letters which affects their reading ability. Contrary to popular belief, children do not outgrow dyslexia, but rather learn to compensate as they age.
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A teacher with dyslexic daughter establishes a top learning center.
In April of 2011, a teacher named Marianne Jylha found out her daughter, Megan had dyslexia. Frustrated there were no resources and nobody seemed to know anything about dyslexia, Marianne founded the Great Minds Learning Center. Since opening in 2011, the center has helped more than 100 children with supportive reading services.
Key Takeaways:
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Marianne Jylha founded Great Minds Learning Center when her daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia.
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Most people with Dyslexia are never diagnosed.
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Great Minds encourages lifelong learning and instills self-confidence in its students.
