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7 books featuring characters with dyslexia or ADHD
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7 books featuring characters with dyslexia or ADHD that readers facing the same challenges can relate to.
Read Full ArticleWhen reading, the characters that we are most drawn to oftentimes remind us of ourselves. In our real lives, we have shared their experiences, their feelings, their triumphs, and their challenges.
For those struggling with literacy, compelling characters and relatable experiences are especially important. Their familiarity draws readers in and keeps them engaged with the text.
The Understood organization has compiled a list of books that may resonate with students who have dyslexia or ADHD, because the heroes in them share the same challenge. Seeing these characters overcome hurdles and even thrive in their lives can encourage readers to do the same in their own.
"Sixth grader Ally Nickerson is clever at hiding her reading and writing issues. How? She acts out in class and creates distractions so people won’t figure out what’s really going on. But with the help of her teacher, Mr. Daniels, Ally discovers that she has dyslexia. She gets the support she needs, and her self-confidence skyrockets."
"Sixth grader Ally Nickerson is clever at hiding her reading and writing issues. How? She acts out in class and creates distractions so people won’t figure out what’s really going on. But with the help of her teacher, Mr. Daniels, Ally discovers that she has dyslexia. She gets the support she needs, and her self-confidence skyrockets."
