Dyslexia is a learning “difference”, not a disability. It can be a blessing and not a curse: If it is properly diagnosed. If a research-proven reading program (Orton-Gillingham based) and necessary classroom accommodations are implemented. The first critical point is being properly diagnosed as dyslexic. The typical testing done by the public school system will not be for dyslexia, nor do they label dyslexia as it is…they often call it other terms like: “central auditory processing”, “specific language disability”, etc. See the following websites: www.BrightSolutions.us www.WhatsGoingOnWithMyKid.com For further information and a list of dyslexia testing specialists in your area. "Perhaps the most important aspect of a child's growth and development is what they believe about themselves. Having learning differences does not have to destroy the spirit of a child; however, it will take diligence on the part of the parent(s) to monitor and protect this. Once their spirit is destroyed, there is a downward spiral that sometimes never recovers. A learning difference is a blessing in disguise... You see, the famous people of the world didn't fit 'in the box' either... Somehow, their spirit was kept alive and they became very productive adults. It was their 'differences' that gave them their creativity, something that cannot be bought. It is God-given. It is time for the world to understand and appreciate the differences in all of God's children." Deborah Haag, B.A., Certified Dyslexia Screening Specialist (and mother of two ADHD & Dyslexic sons)