While in 5th grade, I failed a series of reading and spelling tests. These results raisedconcerns and my teachers knew something was wrong. I was placed into another reading classfor students with reading difficulties. Although there was no official diagnosis, my family and Iknew that reading and spelling was something I would always have to work harder on. Afteryears of struggling in Middle school, I was finally diagnosed with dyslexia. This disorderimpacts people in different ways. For me, I had trouble decoding words which affected myfluency and ability to comprehend what I was reading. Although I knew I would have to dealwith this for the rest of my life, I didn’t allow it to affect who I am or who I am hoping to be inthe future.Living with dyslexia has forced me to adapted in many ways. I must find ways …show more content…
Unfortunately, this cause me to take more time than moststudents and I consistently have difficulty finishing exams or assessments on time. Although Ican get frustrated at times, I understand that this do not shape who I am. Even though I havebeen place in lower level reading classes, it does not prevent me from trying to get the most frommy ability. Some students may be embarrassed about their disabilities, but I am open to otherswhich allow them to see that I does not bother me.It would come as a shock to most that many famous people suffer from dyslexia. TomCruz, Thomas Edison, and Leonardo da Vinci all suffered from dyslexia. Based on all of theirsuccess, dyslexia did not get the best of them. Knowing that many famous people in history haveexperience what I am going through allow me the confidence that I am not alone. However, I amaware that I will have to continue working harder than most to gain the same success. Dyslexiadoes not define who I am or who I will be.So this year I am enrolled in honors English as well as AP Spanish Literature