A recent broadcast series on dyslexia on National Public Radio-Education (NPR Ed) stirred up strong emotions in many listeners, particularly in those who have long endeavored to overcome the challenges associated with dyslexia. Numerous listeners responded on Twitter, Facebook and by email to comment on the series. One person even admitted that he cried with the realization that someone understood his struggle with dyslexia.
Inspirational broadcast highlights struggles and achievements of those with dyslexia.
A faculty member at Rice University, who describes herself as severely dyslexic, told of how accommodations and tutors helped her graduate high school as the valedictorian. She has gone on to complete a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and is nearing completion of a PhD in sociology. Another individual, who was not diagnosed with dyslexia until he was 32 years old, shared his story of a lifelong struggle to read. A retired teacher from Iowa recounted her efforts to teach students with dyslexia in a small rural school. There were even some international responses.
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