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ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)

ADHD and dyslexia, and the reading anxiety that comes with both (Carol’s story)

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Growing up, Carol Blumenstein was labeled an unteachable student.
She was terrified to read during class, and school only brought
huge anxiety. Luckily, her mom believed in her in a way teachers
didn’t. She put Carol in community college courses and pushed her
to turn her frustration into motivation.

Carol didn’t know she had ADHD and dyslexia until she saw her own
children — all five of them — struggle with the same things she
did when she was little. But this time the issues were addressed
and they were understood by their teachers.

Now, Carol’s kids have founded their own organization,
KidsRead2Kids, which provides free video audiobooks read by kids
for kids and other helpful resources.

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visit the ADHD Aha! podcast page at Understood.

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Related resources

Video: Why do ADHD and dyslexia co-occur so often?

Dyslexia and anxiety in kids

ADHD and anxiety

Carol’s family’s organization, KidsRead2Kids

As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not
every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through
My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets
you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or
dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new
way. Try it out here.

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empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like
ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work,
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