Set realistic goals Make use of learning strategies Accept your learning differences and advocate for yourself Recognize your talents and strengths Take initiative and get involved Enlist support from others Refuse to give up. Don’t quit. This mnemonic by adult basic education reading instructor Kathy Young based on research from the Frostig Center is a great tool to help you overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve your goals. Discover more ways to succeed with dyslexia on the DyslexiaHelp tools page.
Daymond John Entrepreneur, Investor, and Celebrity
Before he became the iconic entrepreneur he is today, Daymond John had to realize what his strengths were- as well as his weaknesses. He knew he excelled effortlessly in math and science in school, but couldn't understand why his hours spent working on spelling never resulted in good English grades.
Given that you now have a high school diploma, your Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan may not automatically transfer to your college or university. But, according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) you are still eligible for accommodations if you so require in order to succeed.
Our goal is to help individuals with dyslexia, as well as parents, employers, and professionals of all kinds who have the privilege to work with dyslexics gain new understandings about dyslexia and language disability, including current research findings and how to design intervention contexts based on best practices.
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