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Joan Esposito didn’t realize she was dyslexic until she
was 44 years old. Because she couldn’t read or write,
she says, she was constantly trying to hide what she
thought was her “stupidity.” The day she was diagnosed
with dyslexia was one of the best days of her life
because she realized she wasn’t stupid. She was able to
learn, just not in the way that everyone else does. She
was so excited she decided to go back and get her degree
so she could make a difference in other dyslexics’
lives.
And in this audio with her and her husband, Les, owners of
the Dyslexia Resource Center, you’ll hear her amazing
journey, the resources she’s compiled to help dyslexics like
her, and how to know if you (or someone you love) might be
suffering unknowingly too.
You’ll Also Hear…
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What it feels like to be dyslexic – Joan says, for her,
it’s like being constantly handed a book in Chinese –
she can’t sound out the words, she spells words
differently each time she writes them, and what that
struggle is like (along with the strategies she uses
that help)
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A shocking look at how schools are supposed to be
helping kids they think might have dyslexia – and what’s
really happening
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Why low-income dyslexics might still be falling through
the cracks – and where to go for affordable help and
diagnoses
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Debunking the common myths about dyslexia
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What kinds of things you should look for if you suspect
someone has the disorder
Joan says because dyslexia is an invisible disability, it
may just look like a dyslexic simply isn’t trying hard
enough or that they’re just not as bright as someone else.
It’s a struggle that not only affects a person’s academics,
but also their self-esteem. It doesn’t have to be that way.
And in this audio, you’ll hear how to get the kind of help
for dyslexia that really makes a difference.
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