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THE DYSLEXIA JOURNEY Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability, but with the right support and learning tools, dyslexic individuals can become highly successful. by Tali Benjamin

Tears. Crying kids. Crying parents. Tears of frustration and hurt are a common theme among families affected by dyslexia in the early days, weeks, months and sometimes years. But the journey can take a drastic turn. Happy kids. Happy parents. Tears of joy and hope take over as students gain self-confidence and parents see smiles on their 28 Atlanta Parent    October 2021

children’s faces. Dyslexia isn’t just a diagnosis. It is a learning difference that is with a person for his entire life. It looks slightly different from person to person. As an inherited condition, it often effects the entire family – multiple siblings can be diagnosed with dyslexia, or a parent is also dyslexic. atlantaparent.com


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