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Most kids in my classes do not want to believe me when I tell them I am dyslexic. My teachers can tell in an essay test that I have not yet edited. I miss words, misspell words, and really cannot do Scantron (bubble) tests at all. All of my work takes extra time to complete, edit, and make corrections. It really makes me feel good to work hard at being successful in school. I look forward to going away to college next year. Medicine, foreign policy, or a combination of both are my planned majors.
I am most proud of being a member of the National Honor Society and do a lot of community service with the group. It is an honor to volunteer as a reading tutor for fourth grade boy, Dylan. His parents were very concerned last year when he was diagnosed with dyslexia. I am happy to report that I can definitely see a big improvement in Dylan’s reading scores this year from last. I want to do more than just help Dylan become a better reader—I want to give him hope that success can be his with hard work and determination to succeed. I shared my story with Dylan and his parents to give them hope when they thought his reading was hopeless.
Having dyslexia has given me a desire to help others, especially those with disabilities. My friend Dustin has Cerebral Palsy. He can read but cannot write. His parents were amazed when I taught him how to handle an Xbox 360 game. They never thought he would be capable of such hand control. Dustin has a wonderful attitude about life and I have learned so much from him. We can learn something from all who cross our paths in life.
My dyslexia has molded me through experience into who I am today. In tough experiences when you want to give up, don’t! Keep going, like the “Little Engine That Could.” You never know which experience can help another get through a tough time. Tough times make you stronger to endure what ever else may come your way. As my mother says: “We bend, we don’t break.” Dyslexia has taught me to stand strong and carry on…and so I do.
