“A lot of the time I take the parts of learning that are still hard for me as rejection — as someone telling me I can’t. I see points taken off for misspelled words on in-class English essays, and I start to see my future crumbling. I see the colleges that my dyslexia could prohibit me from going to. I see the kids with better scores, who don’t need tutors, or extra time, and I feel jealous. I feel worthless.” – Anna Kopelmann The social emotional journey for dyslexic people can be complex and change over time depending on one’s life contexts, support, and environment. As few as 1 in 4 dyslexic students may be formally identified in public school systems, leaving the majority […]
The Social-Emotional Side of Dyslexia [Premium]
by Dyslexic Advantage Team | Jan 4, 2022 | Being Dyslexic, dyslexia, Neurodiversity, Premium, Premium Content, Psychology, Social and Emotional | 0 comments