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Personal Stories

Many people who have struggled with reading have found ways to overcome their difficulties. It often takes the understanding of a parent, the committment of a teacher, or the resilience of a child. Some individuals even credit their later success to having had to dig deep when they persevered in school. Read some of their inspiring stories below, as well as those of teachers who work everyday to help kids who struggle. Additional personal stories can be found at LDOnLine.org.

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Talking to Children About LD
By: Ania Siwek (2009)

The World's Greatest Underachiever
By: Henry Winkler (2005)

About Stephen... and Fresh Starts
By: Brenda Dyck (2004)

My Son's Disability, and My Own Inability to See It
By: Martha Randolph Carr (2004)

Reaching Rommel
By: Tyler Currie (2003)

In My Students' Shoes
By: Heather Wall (2001)

Yum: A Word in My Soup
By: Kerry Hempenstall (1998)