An Individual with Dyslexia

An Individual with Dyslexia

Summary

There are several learning disabilities that face students, which limits them from attaining academic levels that are commensurate with a particular age. Among them is Dyslexia, which is a learning disorder characterized by difficulties in recognizing words and letters and an inability to interpret information when it is presented in a printed form. It, however, does not mean that these people cannot learn at all. Instead, they need special attention from instructors and parents to ensure that their learning occurs slowly. The instructors have to identify students with Dyslexia, after which they should take the initiative of discussing it with the parents. Dyslexic adults tend to very successful in life since they possess resilience and a special desire always to do their best.

Questions and answers

1. What is a major characteristic that permitted Bob to succeed?

After learning that he had Dyslexia, Bob developed means of coping with the situation by doing things extraordinarily. He ceased to compare his performance and the ease to read with that of his fellows. Bob was also very resilient, and he had a strong desire to succeed in life. Whenever he did not understand concepts leading to failure in exams, he repeated the tests until he passed, signifying how devoted he was. His sharp focus also helped him become who he wanted. A physician which he portrayed a lot of resilience by taking MCAT exams several times before he was admitted to a medical school.

1. Which alteration or modification can be made to a general education reading program to help students overcome reading difficulties?

answer is, “Deescalating review and repetition when the student is making mistakes.”

when an instructors realizes that their students are making certain mistakes, they should minimize the content they teach them at a particular time and encourage repetition of what students do not understand before moving forward.

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