The LD Advantage
Q. When did you first learn you had dyslexia? if you remember, how did you react?
A. I found out in second grade, and it made sense why I was struggling to learn to read and was having a horrible time doing math.
Q. How do you personally define dyslexia?
A. I switch numbers around, I will think of the right number or word, but I can't write the letters or numbers in the correct order.
Q. What are some misconceptions people have about dyslexia?
A. That people with dyslexia are not as intelligent as others, or that mild cases are not real.
Q. What are some of the positive characteristics dyslexia gives you?
A. It makes me better at helping other people understand math.
Q. What are some things your dyslexia makes hard for you?
A. Spelling and math equations.
Q. How does dyslexia negatively effect you in a classroom setting? What about any other setting?
A. Spelling tests were always really embarrassing for me. Trying to do math on the board and getting problems wrong is also annoying.
Q. What kind of accommodations do you use in class and how do they help you maximize your learning?
A. I sit in front of the classroom
Q. Have the majority of your teachers been good at making sure you get your accommodations?
A. Mostly, until senior year.
Q. Has there been a time where someone, such as a teacher or another student has disputed your accommodations?
A. They thought I was making it up.
Q. What strategies or assistanve have you taken advantage of in combating the negative aspects of your learning differences?
A. I always take classes in person, never online.
Q. If you had the ability to get rid of your dyslexia would you? Why or why not?
A. Yes, to make learning easier.
Meet Taryn -18