Mountains and Valleys, educating the special needs child — dyslexia

Being able to read is a gift that opens us up to new worlds, new thoughts, new adventures. I take for granted on a day-to-day basis that reading comes so naturally. In fact, I love it. For as long as I can remember, I have sought time to delve deep into a novel and escape for a few hours. The outside word slips away and I lose track of time and of my surroundings.  But for those who struggle with reading, for various reasons, it can be a chore. Instead of a sweet escape or a gateway to learning new...