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Check out this article from the Institute of Multisensory Education (IMSE) about 12 famous people who changed the world and who also happen to have dyslexia.

12 Famous People Who Struggled With Dyslexia Before Changing The World Here's how 12 famous figures learned to overcome their struggles with dyslexia and harness their strength, in their own words.

10 Things to Know about Dyslexia for Educators
1. Dyslexia is more common than you think - research says 1 in 5 students have dyslexia, many are undiagnosed and fall through the cracks.
2. Early identification is key.
3. Do not wait and see - the earlier struggling students are identified, the faster they can be provided with appropriate interventions. Transparency with parents is important!
4. Classroom instruction and intervention that is rooted in structured literacy and is evidence-based fosters strong reading and writing instruction for ALL students.
5. Dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence. It's about how the brain processes language. Students who have dyslexia can learn to read and have many strengths that we need to recognize and celebrate.
6. Dyslexia is not a vision problem and it's not about seeing letters backwards. It's about difficulty with phonological processing and decoding words.
7. Giving students accommodations and tools like audiobooks, speech-to-text, or extra time allows them to truly show what they know - it's not cheating.
8. Do not make struggling readers read aloud. Reading aloud can cause unnecessary anxiety. Allow students to volunteer or read silently if that's more comfortable for them.
9. You can make a lasting difference. By understanding dyslexia, the research, implementing the right strategies, and showing patience, you can change a student's entire educational trajectory.
10. Continue to learn and inform yourself. Check out some of these great resources from the International Dyslexia Association and Microsoft:
https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-in-the-classroom/
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/dyslexia-training/

Parent-Teacher Conferences are fast approaching. Here are some tips to help you advocate for your child and work with school staff to help your child when meeting with your child's teacher(s):
*Prepare ahead of time
-think about your child's strengths and things they are good at
-what do you notice your child needs when they are reading or writing at home
-what strategies do you use with your child when they are struggling with something

*Write down your questions and concerns and bring them with you

*Go in open-minded and ready to listen to any feedback your child's teacher(s) shares

*Be a partner in problem-solving and collaboration - you are all there for your child

*Be conscious of the time allotted - if you know you'll need more time, request a follow-up time to meet or call with your child's teacher(s)

*Follow-up with your child's teacher(s) with any action plans you create together or other needed follow-through

*Remember you are on the same team and want the best for your child

For more ideas and a handy checklist, check out this downloadable on our website: https://www.nrichtutoring.com/free-downloads

We asked parents, kids and teachers from the Made By Dyslexia community around the world to share their top tips on the things they think everyone should know about dyslexia.

Here are 5 things every parent should know about dyslexia

Want to add your wisdom? Let us know in the comments below.

Emily Gibbons from The Literacy Nest wrote this blog post that sums up the fatigue from dyslexia many students may experience and some ideas that educators and parents can do to help reduce fatigue.

Have you found any other tips or ideas to help reduce fatigue for your child? Share in the comments below!

Understanding Fatigue from Dyslexia Fatigue from dyslexia is a very real concern. Imagine the struggles of being someone who has dyslexia during just one day in the classroom. From the moment the learner enters the classroom in the morning, they are faced with one challenge after another. Let’s imagine a fourth-grade classroom. The ...

Henry Winkler, actor and author, known as "The Fonz" from the show "Happy Days", shared his story as a person who has a learning disability with Reading Rockets here: https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/dyslexia/articles/worlds-greatest-underachiever

My favorite quote from Winkler is, "Now I know that even if a person learns differently, he or she can still be filled with greatness."

The World's Greatest Underachiever Actor and author Henry Winkler reminisces about how dyslexia impacted his school years in this article from Highlights for Children magazine. “Now I know,” he writes, “that even if a person learns differently, he or she can still be filled with greatness.”

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.
During this month we'll share facts, information, tips, resources, and stories of people who have dyslexia. As you learn something new or find value in what we share this month, please pass it on to someone in your world who could benefit from learning, too!

Student Spotlight:
This student has been working on subtracting with renaming or borrowing. She has worked hard to master this skill and has learned how to check her work with addition (the inverse operation). Way to go! ➖➕👍🎉

National Comic Book Day honors art, the artists, and the stories of comic books.

Check out this article from Edutopia discussing how comics can be used to improve literacy: https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-comics-and-graphic-novels-support-literacy