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How a teen with dyslexia found her voice

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What happens when we stop talking about kids with learning differences — and start listening to them? Kids are the experts in their own experience. When we truly listen, we all learn.

Today we’re joined by 15-year-old Caris, a smart and determined teen with dyslexia, and her dad, Kevin. In this honest conversation, they talk about the everyday challenges and small wins of growing up with a learning difference. Caris shares what she wishes more people understood about dyslexia and how she’s found confidence in unexpected places. And she introduces “Through My Eyes,” a new digital experience from Understood.org that lets you step into her world.

Want to learn more about her story? Explore Through My Eyes at Understood.org and help others see your child the way you do.

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(01:50) Growing up with dyslexia

(06:19) Facing stigma around learning disabilities

(11:17) How “Through My Eyes” reframed their experience

(13:06) Telling friends about her diagnosis

For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It show page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].

Explore Through My Eyes today. Step into the world of three kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia — helping you see differently so you can act differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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Content provided by Understood.org, Gretchen Vierstra, and Rachel Bozek. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Understood.org, Gretchen Vierstra, and Rachel Bozek or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What happens when we stop talking about kids with learning differences — and start listening to them? Kids are the experts in their own experience. When we truly listen, we all learn.

Today we’re joined by 15-year-old Caris, a smart and determined teen with dyslexia, and her dad, Kevin. In this honest conversation, they talk about the everyday challenges and small wins of growing up with a learning difference. Caris shares what she wishes more people understood about dyslexia and how she’s found confidence in unexpected places. And she introduces “Through My Eyes,” a new digital experience from Understood.org that lets you step into her world.

Want to learn more about her story? Explore Through My Eyes at Understood.org and help others see your child the way you do.

For more on this topic

Timestamps

(01:50) Growing up with dyslexia

(06:19) Facing stigma around learning disabilities

(11:17) How “Through My Eyes” reframed their experience

(13:06) Telling friends about her diagnosis

For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It show page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected].

Explore Through My Eyes today. Step into the world of three kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia — helping you see differently so you can act differently.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

  continue reading

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