Up to 20% of the population struggles with dyslexia, however, only one in 10 will be discovered and most of those won’t qualify for special education. How can the ones left behind be helped?

 

On Oct. 16, parents and educators are invited to the free event, Why Some Smart Kids Struggle to Read, presented by Lori Langerud of Reading Resources. 

 

Held at Wreck Less Driving Academy at 14030 Bank St. in Becker, Langerud will be speaking from 6 to 8 p.m. on a number of dyslexia-related topics, including warning signs, strengths of dyslexic learners, multi-sensory learning and available local resources.

 

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability; those struggling with it can have difficulties in reading, writing, spelling and even math. Most children who are poor readers in elementary school are poor readers in high school, which can negatively affect their entire lives. 

 

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Kristy Gosch at 612-366-7521 or kristy.gosch@yahoo.com.