We live in a society where reading is very important—not just for school, but for daily life. (Think street signs, maps, medicine labels, and allergy labels on food packaging.) So life can be hard for people with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects a person’s reading ability. For people with dyslexia, the parts of their brains that process language aren’t functioning the way they’re supposed to.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, dyslexia was the most common learning disability in 2011. It is still common today. However, people with dyslexia can learn to cope with the disability so that they can succeed in life.
Says Emerson Dickman, president of the International Dyslexia Association in Baltimore: "Individuals who have difficulty reading and writing tend to deploy other strengths. They rely on mentors, and as a result, become very good at reading other people and delegating duties to them. They become adept at using visual strengths to solve problems."
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Question: Does this article focus on the negative or positive aspects of living with dyslexia? Cite at least two pieces of evidence to prove your claim. Be sure to include parenthetical citations for paragraph numbers.