Desirable Dyslexia: A Positive PsychologyApproachChathurika KannangaraUniversity of BoltonC.Kannangara@bolton.ac.ukDyslexia is often discussed and considered asthe condition that affects the learning process inareas such as reading, and spelling. Very rarelydoes research look at how individuals uniquelyadapt to this condition, using their ‘other’assortment of abilities or strengths to copewith the presenting challenges. This symposiumwill bring together a series of research andpractices which are aimed at exploring ways tohelp dyslexics perform in their optimal self andhow to help them do so by strengthening thestrengths.
