This is the impact

Real examples of how DEE-SWAS can affect learning, thinking, communication and daily life. All materials are de-identified. Please email melanie@voicesofdeeswas.org if you have something to share. Ensure you have cropped out any names, addresses or other identifying details.

When reading stops working
Melanie Ridout Melanie Ridout

When reading stops working

When reading no longer came easily, a child with EE-SWAS came to believe they were lazy, remembering a time when they had been an excellent reader.

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Writing changes over time
Melanie Ridout Melanie Ridout

Writing changes over time

Writing has been significantly impacted for a child with EE-SWAS for reasons that are yet to be explained.

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