My son Jacob had his first psychoeducational evaluation in the second grade. He scored in the 110th percentile in critical thinking, but his reading score was in the 2nd percentile. Jacob was diagnosed with dyslexia, a condition that makes it difficult for people to read quickly and automatically—but has no connection to their overall intelligence. In fact, dyslexics are typically fast creative thinkers with strong reasoning abilities. (Think Richard Branson, Albert Einstein, Leonardo DaVinci). But, for many, getting through traditional educational systems are tough. So, how has Jacob navigated the school system with this learning difference? And what have I learned in the process of raising a dyslexic child? Today, Jacob joins me to share his experience with dyslexia, discussing his ongoing challenges with reading comprehension and the benefits of the multisensory curriculum he experienced starting at age ten. I offer insight around when we realized Jacob had a learning difference and the value in getting your child tested early. Listen in to understand how yoga nidra helped me manage the dyslexia journey with Jacob and learn how he is incorporating the practice into his life at college!   Key Takeaways How The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity defines dyslexia The discrepancy between Jacob's critical thinking and reading scores The strategies dyslexics use to improve reading comprehension When we started to realize Jacob had a learning difference The value in getting your child tested early to access the right services The concept of parenting with firm kindness to establish boundaries How The Lab School served as 'the right island' for Jacob The challenges Jacob faced in navigating theatre class How yoga nidra helped me manage exhaustion during the dyslexia journey How Jacob is incorporating yoga nidra into his life at college Jacob's ongoing challenge around taking longer to read a text Jacob's advice on surrounding yourself with the right people How Jacob wants to make an impact by spreading positivity in the world    RESOURCES Watch Jacob give the commencement speech at his high school graduation The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity Americans with Disabilities Act The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan A dyslexia font! Audio books for dyslexic and learning disabilities Made by Dyslexia The Kildonan School The Lab School Sylvia Boorstein Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation by Karen Brody Join NAP, Daring to Rest's new yoga nidra community for women (Enrollment open until Oct 1st)

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