1. The Brain that Changes Itself
I was placed in the worst reading group because of my slow and labored reading tendencies. ... This was an unexpected position for someone who struggles with attentional and processing speed issues, being that it demands a tremendous amount of focus. ... Before my sophomore year I tried avoiding concentration-demanding tasks and hiding my syntax and processing speed issues by avoiding challenges. ... Since I didn't push myself to focus while reading in my head, I often struggled in test taking positions when I wasn't given the luxury of reading aloud. ... Reading this book has helped...
- Word Count: 1353
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate