Sally E. Shaywitz
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“Thankfully, it is our cognitive capability and not our phonology that allows us, as humans, to reason, to analyze, and to solve problems at the very highest levels—and to be capable of great accomplishment.”
― Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
― Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
“For example, in the Connecticut study, each child was administered a test of intelligence and a reading test individually. Using this methodology, we found that about 20 percent of children are dyslexic. Contrast this with the approximately 4 percent of children currently diagnosed as dyslexic and it is obvious that schools are failing to diagnose the great majority of dyslexic students, children who could be helped.”
― Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
― Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
“a circumscribed, encapsulated weakness is often surrounded by a Sea of Strengths: reasoning, problem-solving, understanding concepts, critical thinking, empathy, and vocabulary. The phonologic weakness masks what are often excellent thinking and comprehension skills. Dyslexics like Gregory use the “big picture” of”
― Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
― Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
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