dyslexia

Jeffrey McLain Author

The Summer Everything Changed: A Childhood Story of Struggle

The Start of My Childhood Struggle There’s a particular kind of innocence that comes with childhood summers in the 1970s. No cell phones. No video games. Just endless days at the pool, grape soda, sunburned shoulders, and fingers wrinkled from too much time in the water. My childhood in Lafayette, California, was idyllic in so […]

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Dyslexia Symptoms Across the Lifespan: What to Look For

Dyslexia symptoms are a lifelong phenomenon caused by a neurological condition that affects how the brain processes language. While it is most commonly associated with reading difficulties, the symptoms of dyslexia extend far beyond that. The signs can manifest differently at various ages and stages of life. Being able to recognize these symptoms is crucial

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Dyslexia is Not a Disorder But a Neurodivergent Gift

Dyslexia is not a disorder but a neurodivergent gift. How is that for an eye-catching title? Dyslexia, a term that has been deeply misunderstood and stigmatized for decades, affects millions of individuals worldwide. Often oversimplified as a mere “reading disability,” dyslexia is categorized as a complex disability that can manifest in a myriad of ways.

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