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  • Research Examines Person and Environmental Impacts on Perceived Negative Consequences of Dyslexia

    A study of Dutch university students with dyslexia found that perceived negative consequences, such as academic challenges and mental health issues, are more strongly influenced by self-perceived literacy skills and environmental factors than by objective cognitive abilities.

    April 14, 2025
  • Pushing Your Chips Across the Table

    Dr. Pierson shares a short reflection about betting on the success of your students and the transformative power of praise.

    December 9, 2025
  • Featured Success Story: Shaun Sanders

    Shaun Sanders

    The following was written by a very ambitious, intelligent, and confident dyslexic law student named Shaun Sanders, who got in touch with us via Reddit in May of 2013 and offered to share his remarkable story.

    July 29, 2013
  • The Care and Feeding of Your Self-Image

    In this installment of Letters to a Dyslexic, Dr. Michael Ryan discusses the importance of cultivating a positive self-image.

    June 27, 2025
  • Dyslexia is Always Having to Say You’re Sorry

    Dr. Ryan reflects on dyslexia, making mistakes, and the power of a genuine apology.

    June 27, 2025
  • Editors Pick

    Teaching Self-Advocacy To Your Child

    Teaching Your Child Self-Advocacy

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    April 15, 2025
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    You Are Your Own Greatest Advocate!

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    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    May 8, 2025
  • Advice from a Parent

    Dyslexia from a Parent's Point of View — Q & A

    Read this interview with a parent whose time and effort made all the difference for her daughter with dyslexia.

    A Parent's Point of View - Q&A

    June 4, 2024
  • What Does the Person with Dyslexia Feel?

    What does the person with dyslexia feel?

    Anxiety and anger are just a few of the emotional symptoms experienced by those with dyslexia. Learn the facts about what dyslexics feel and how their experience differs from people without the condition.

    June 13, 2024
  • Why is dyslexia discouraging and frustrating?

    Why is dyslexia discouraging and frustrating?

    June 13, 2024
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