Their success in adulthood can be traced back to the effectiveness of the school and the home (Scott, Scherman, & Phillips, 1992, p. 198).
The article found several ideas which the study participants thought were important for dyslexic individuals, their parents or the schools to know. The study participants thought these ideas might help others to understand what having dyslexia is like and would help a parent or teacher to help a dyslexic student. The most significant factor given for a dyslexic child to succeed as an adult was a person or event which made the child believe in himself. Often this person was a mother. The support of their families and significant others, persistence, hard work, and their internal personal drive all combined to allow the disabled individual to succeed. It is suggested that parents for get their child into extra curricular activities which give a sense of accomplishment and pride. Fine arts and sports were the favorite choices of these dyslexic individuals. All participants did not like to be labeled as stupid or told they were unable to accomplish a task. Instead they claim the best advice they received was not to give up, keep trying, and to follow your dreams (Scott, Scherman, & Phillips, 1992, p. 202). This article did not focus on what causes dyslexia. It focused on possible behaviors of
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