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Learning Differences • Backstory • Recent Grants • Field Connections • Resources

Learning Differences Backstory

For more than 20 years, the foundation has supported people, programs, institutions and systems that recognize and support the strengths of learners with dyslexia and related processing and attention issues. Here's why:

It's Personal - Many in the Tremaine Family have learning and attention issues and they have utilized their learning strengths to succeed in multiple sectors.

It’s Prevalent - More than 1 in 5 kids (20% of the population) are diagnosed with learning and attention issues, but data suggest that an additional 15% are undiagnosed.

It's about Potential - Families, communities and society are missing out on the potential these bright children have to thrive in their lives and to help solve today’s complex challenges.

Big challenges remain -
Too many kids with learning and attention issues are undiagnosed, not properly supported, and not recognized for their strengths. They are often marginalized in school and social settings.  Yet with the right supports and tools, they can thrive in traditional school and work settings, and contribute on par with their peers.  Unfortunately, if the 1 in 5 are undiagnosed and unsupported, their classroom and social struggles often lead to truancy, a lack of access to higher education, and over representation in the juvenile justice system.


Big opportunities exist -
Youth whose brains are wired for different learning and processing often possess key talents that we need for a successful, competitive 21st century workforce.  Key attributes include:
  • Big picture & 3-D spatial thinking
  • Combining relationships among people and things in new and interesting ways
  • Rapid integration of multiple sources of information
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Creative drive

Collaboration with a growing number of funders, nonprofits, and expert practitioners is fueling brain science breakthroughs, program and policy supports, and cultural shifts that embrace the learning strengths of those with learning differences.
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