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Dane Guest's Struggle
- Dane Guest struggled with reading throughout school, limiting his opportunities.
- Despite his mother's concerns and efforts, the school delayed testing and support for his suspected dyslexia.
Billy Gibson's Spelling
- Billy Gibson couldn't spell his name in elementary school and was made to feel dumb.
- His teacher would send him to the hallway with a high-achieving student after failing spelling tests.
Dyslexia Explained
- Dyslexia makes learning to read difficult because it affects phonemic awareness.
- It's not simply about reversing letters but a deeper struggle connecting sounds and letters.