Take the time to learn -- both about your weaknesses and about the strengths that often come with dyslexia and ADD.

Facts About Dyslexia and ADD

-One in seven Americans has a learning disability such as dyslexia

-Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities are entitled to special rights in school, such as untimed tests and tutoring

-Dyslexia and ADD often run in families

-Parents often know little about dyslexia and ADD

-Though their grades don't always reflect it, people with dyslexia are sometimes very smart

-Students with dyslexia are often very artistic

-Dyslexia and ADD often occur together, but are separate conditions

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[When you are done reading this, read some of the articles for students that SpecialNeeds.com will print in this space in the next few days--Ed.]