Video: Interview Silvia Ortiz-Rosales, teen with dyslexia

Silvia Ortiz-Rosales describes herself as having a “thirst for knowledge and success.” Once her dyslexia was identified in fourth grade, Silvia promised herself that she wouldn’t let it hold her back from academic and personal success. Watch this interview, courtesy of our partner the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

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The Understood Team is made up of passionate writers and editors. Many of them have kids who learn and think differently.

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Elizabeth Babbin, EdD is an instructional specialist at Lower Macungie Middle School in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

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