Identifying Fears Associated with Dyslexia: The best way to dissolve the shame
The best way to dissolve the shame that can surround dyslexia is by identifying the fears both children and parents have that are related to it. Articulating or owning up to a fear is the first step toward eliminating it. Excerpt from “The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan” by Ben Foss.
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