I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was 7 years old. I am now graduated from college and now just hit reality. I am fighting with my dyslexia and getting a job. I have had school back me this whole time with all the help they gave but now in the real world I'm on my own and I have not truly accepted my severe dyslexia. I don't know how employers will take it if I tell him I have dyslexia. I feel like I won't be able to fully do what I need to for the job.

As we bring another year to a close, the minds of many of us turn to gift-giving. Thinking about this topic led me to realize that the perfect gift to give anyone (including ourselves) is the gift of time

I am writing to see if you can give me an opinion regarding my son. He is 10 years old and is going to a school with a very good program for dyslexic kids. He has his struggles with dyslexia, which is understandable. But he has a glass-half-empty personality; or in other words, he projects failure on himself. Do you have any suggestions as to what my wife and I could do to change his attitude and general demeanor at completing tasks that cause him "work"?

Choosing the right dyslexia intervention can be overwhelming. This resource explains why parents should be cautious of quick fixes and what to look for in research-based instruction.

I live in Southern California. My son is 16 (sophomore) and reads at about a 6th grade reading level. He has been through several programs since he was diagnosed with dyslexia in 1st grade. Most have been helpful and instrumental in getting his reading level as high as it is, and most importantly, in keeping him from getting discouraged. My question is: what programs are available for older teens to get them ready for college or even trade school? So far I have been told that students acquire coping skills and tricks to get through college. Really? Isn't there a program to bring the reading level higher?

I was inspired to write this piece after reading A Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt (2015). The book (without giving it away for those of you who haven't read it yet) tells the story of a sixth-grade girl who struggles because of dyslexia that goes undiagnosed until a wise teacher sees, and more importantly, fosters and celebrates her gifts, while teaching her to read.

I am really hoping you can help me as I'm having a hard time finding any resources regarding comprehensive neurological testing for my 10-year-old daughter who has dyslexia, dysgraphia, and may have some visual processing issues. A teacher raised a question of ADHD, and possibly anxiety. I have had a challenging time trying to find a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation as most centers only want to test for a specific disorder such as ADHD or autism; they request you to have the diagnosis prior to having the testing done which seems a little backwards to me.

I ran across your website and wanted to ask you for some advice. I recently met with my niece who is almost 30 years old and she told me she has never finished a book and she thinks she is dyslexic. I wanted to send her a young adult book in an area she is interested in and encourage her to read it and we can talk about it when she is finished. What do you think?

I am writing on behalf of my brother. My brother is 55 years old, black, and was born dyslexic. At this point he can only read on a second or third grade level. He wants very much to vote in this coming presidential election. (It will be the first time he has voted in his life). I have a plan for helping him do this (memorizing the ballot and early or mail in voting). However, what we really need is a credible, effective, and dedicated service/tutor resource etc. that can work with him to help him learn to read. Are you aware of any resources in Virginia that you can recommend?

In this article, psychoanalyst, columnist, and bestselling author Gail Saltz provides an extract from her new book The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius.