Communicating and Assessing

I feel I have truly come full circle in my search for a better understanding of dyslexia. I have gained new information, yet I am eager to continue my search for answers.

When I reflect on how I have changed form the beginning of my search to now, a few thoughts press at the top of my mind:

1. I have learned that my son is unique. He is not just different from other children, he is different from other children with dyslexia.


2. I have learned that dyslexia is not a disability, although generally categorized as such. It is the ability to use many senses at once, which may be due to the enlarged and overactive right brain. This unique ability has frequently been connected to genius: Edison, Einstein, DaVinci, and many more.

3. In order to learn all I can, Aiden MUST be an integral part of my search for information. He is the only one that will be able to truly tell me how the research applies to his dyslexia.

4. I must continuoulsy evaluate new information, deciding what to assimilate and/or reject.

With these thoughts in mind, I have one piece of advice to anyone who is interested in following in my path...DIG IN.

You will only be able to evaluate how dyslexia will impact your life, by doing a thorough and independent search. This is not a topic that can be covered in one book, or with one internet search, or with the view point of one professional. This quest must be done with the individual in mind, not the dyslexia. Because of this, it is crucial that the individual with dyslexia, no matter the age, be unconditionally involved as a primary resource. Only then will you truly be able to understand the impact of dyslexia.

With the above understanding, I have compiled the following uncomprehensive, but Quick-Start List of resources to help you begin your journey. I stress that this list is only a starting point, and no one could predict where your research will end. What I can predict is that the bond between you and your loved one will be strengthened as you develope your own defininiton for dyslexiability.

Dyslexia Resources Quick Start List

Best wishes,

Melisa McCain