Help Them Learn with their Strengths

Students with dyslexia already possess unique skills and talents beyond reading, writing, and spelling. These abilities align with those of successful and renowned individuals such as CEOs, engineers, surgeons, artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, architects, and others with dyslexia. This confirmation stems from dyslexia assessments and interviews conducted by the author with eighty-eight school-age and adult students. The book provides a comprehensive description and explanation of the dyslexic brain, shedding light on how individuals with dyslexia process print. The author offers detailed insights into how educators have worked to understand dyslexia and support students. Dyslexia is detectable even before preschool, and the signs to observe are listed. Interviews and assessments of students with dyslexia, ranging from age six to college-age, illustrate their exceptional skills and talents, along with their specific needs. While early detection and intense intervention by trained dyslexia educators are crucial, the book emphasizes that teachers and parents can contribute to enhancing school and home instruction. By recognizing and integrating these strengths and skills into learning, educators can allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in ways beyond traditional methods like paper and pencil. The book advocates for permeating the arts and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with instruction, engaging in brain-based learning. The ultimate objective is to enhance student success and foster a confident self-image, benefiting not only children and teens with dyslexia but all students.