Video: My experience with dyslexia and bullying
David was diagnosed with dyslexia at an early age. But he didn’t always have access to the resources and support he needed to thrive in school.
Listen to David talk about what it was like to be bullied because of his learning disability. Hear what he wishes he could tell his younger self, and why he thinks it’s so hard for people with learning disabilities to find support.
David’s story is part of Understood’s “The Many Faces of Learning Disabilities.” For more stories, check out this collection of resources.
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