Being the parent of two kids with dyslexia has allowed me to relax a little.....I know that sounds weird but it is true. I am way more relaxed about school work, grades and tests then I ever imagined I could be. The reason is I see that stressing about it is a losing battle - dyslexic kids are NOT made to fit the normal mold of taking tests and getting good grades. So I have had to completely shift my thinking and just be sure that they are learning. And the other thing is it has allowed me to focus on their other qualities which are just as -or more important - then the ability to take a test. Consider this:
Personal Qualities NOT Measured by Tests
Creativity
Resilience
Motivation
Curiosity
Persistance
Humor
Endurance
Reliabilty
Enthusiasm
Civic-mindedness
Self-awareness
Self-discipline
Empathy
Leadership
Courage
Compassion
Spontaneity
Humility
I would argue that these qualities are much more important for long term success than than speed at which you recall 5 x 9!
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