This is a guest blog post written by Rachel Durban, a French and English tutor on A2ZTutorials, for Dyslexia Awareness Month.
First, it’s crucial that we understand what dyslexia really is. Defined by the British Dyslexia Association as a ‘specific learning difference’, dyslexia affects how the brain processes information. This neurodivergence is not in itself a problem. In fact, there are many strengths thought to stem from dyslexic thinking. However, as neurodivergent learners try to fit into the mould of a ‘neurotypical’ world, their difficulties often become more apparent than their strengths.