We can all remember what middle school and high school were like, right? Papers, projects, friends, papers, activities, teachers, oh and more papers. Now imagine what it is like for someone who struggles with processing written words in textbooks, novels, and even class handouts to face the barrage of words that await them daily. They are working diligently to understand what they are reading, to understand enough to participate in what is being asked of them next. Sound exhausting? Let me reassure you; it is! Teens with dyslexia are intelligent and work incredibly hard to manage the high demand on them to maintain good grades, let alone thrive. Take a look at this infographic and remember the effort your dyslexic teen, friend, or student is exerting every day.
