Matthew Rubery > Quotes

“Dyslexia narratives map, survival, tactics… to avoid attraction and maintain a low profile. But, ultimately, the combustible moments stand out: name-calling by students; punishments from teachers, who mistake learning difficulties for defiance; and clashes with parents who misinterpret poor grades as evidence of laziness. The threat of violence lies just beneath the surface in these narratives. Despite reputations to the contrary, no one takes reading more seriously than dyslexics do since something as trivial as mispronouncing the word can escalate into delinquency, depression, and even suicide attempts.”
― Matthew Rubery, Reader's Block: A History of Reading Differences

“We don't need more definitions of reading. We need to use the definitions we already have with greater generosity.”
― Matthew Rubery, Reader's Block: A History of Reading Differences