Sunday, December 1, 2013

CREATE A "STORY"
For students who are not mainstream readers, those that read with their eyes, it is important to help them craft a story to share with others about their differences in the ability to learn. The focus should be on the fact that they are not broken, they simply learn in different ways.

Some people read with their ears or fingers rather than their eyes. So much emphasis is placed on eye reading in schools.

The crafting of the story is powerful for many reasons; it helps the learner understand how they learn best; boosts their self-confidence; and it educates others. The story should be concise, informative, and humorous. It takes time to develop and to practice, but it is worth the effort. I have witnessed it's efficacy several times already.

A sample:

"My name is Bonnie.  I have been identified as having Dyslexia. When I was younger, I used to ask to use the bathroom when I was supposed to eye read to teachers. I spent a lot of time in the washroom! Now I know that I read best with my ears! Books are waaaaaay more enjoyable!