compensating dyslexics

Dyslexia, Explained

6 Ways to Help a Child Who Has ‘Secret’ Dyslexia

Compensating dyslexics, or ‘secret’ dyslexics, who put in heaps of time and effort, so that they don’t ‘seem’ dyslexic, are less likely to be noticed – or supported – in school. However, there are lots of ways for switched-on parents to make sure their child gets the help they need. 1. Get a formal diagnosis…

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Dyslexia, Explained

‘Secret’ Dyslexia? 6 Signs of a Compensating Dyslexic

Some parents know that their child learns differently, but are told time and again by teachers and other professionals that he or she is not dyslexic. For many, the answer is that they are actually compensating dyslexics, who have devised their own work-arounds and ways of coping. So what are the signs of a compensating…

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