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Dyslexia Awareness

NFL linebacker, Rashan Gary, struggled in grade school and fell far behind. At the age of twelve, he was diagnosed with dyslexia.

Despite the challenges, Rashan worked very hard and showed tremendous determination. He even skipped football practice twice a week to receive additional academic support. He would eventually earn his college from the University of Michigan.

Today, he uses his platform as a professional athlete to be the kind of role model he didn’t have growing up.

In an Instagram post, Rashan expressed his commitment to raising awareness about dyslexia and advocating for educator awareness and critical screening resources.

Joy And Confidence
By Susan Barton

Most children with dyslexia LOVE reading books — once they can read easily and accurately, as this mother shares:

Dear Susan,

My 13 year old daughter is severely dyslexic. She is getting one-on-one tutoring from a Certified Barton tutor and is near the end of Level 6.

My daughter now loves to read. She carries around books to read. She reads during breaks at school. She reads before she goes to sleep. She begs us to buy books for her, and she is so happy to be reading.

She even volunteers to read out loud at school from 7th grade textbooks and other materials — and she's good at it.

She finally understands the amazing world of printed words, and it is a dream come true for us.

The Barton System and her tutor have been such a blessing to our family.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Claudia Vierra Allen, parent
El Sobrante, CA

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