Dyslexia: if I only had a brian*

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2022
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Repay, Kristi
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This thesis and applied project are focused on dyslexia and the support offered for this learning difference within the British Columbian public school system. Throughout the examination of the history of the condition and the evolution of its diagnosis over time, anecdotes are offered from my own experience as an undiagnosed student with dyslexia, and that of my daughter, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school. These personal experiences are included in an effort to put a human face on this disability which, despite the fact that it is one of the most common learning challenges that a teacher is likely to encounter, remains poorly understood, frequently overlooked, and largely unsupported. My applied project, the creation of a storybook introducing dyslexia and the challenging nature of its invisibility, was selected to make a concrete contribution to a learning challenge that is largely beyond the ability of a single individual to influence. The story, drawing upon my personal experiences, centers on a primary school student who is challenged to differentiate between the names of specific days of the week because they both start with the same letter. The story is intended to provide lessons to both the primary level audience and the reader presenting the story. To grow deeper engagement with the topic in order to support the growth of empathy, the book includes access to background information as well as a suggested list of discussion questions.
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