Like Stars on earth

"Coloring Outside the Lines"

Ishaan Awasthi's Dyslexia Journey

Ishaan is an indian child from the Bollywood movie "Like Stars on earth" (Taarem Zameen Par) who overcame a significant life challenge - dyslexia.

Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi

Dyslexia

Is a learning disorder that makes it challenging for individuals to read, write, and spell.

It affects how the brain processes language, making it difficult to recognize and decode words and spelling patterns.

Troubles

• Dyslexia went unnoticed
• He struggled to read an write
• Profund impact on his self-esteem

Difficulties

Ishaan experienced a series of stages in different aspects of his life.-Family-Schools-Friendships

He felt completely isolated.

Ram Shankar Nikumbh

When suddenly, appeared the supportive art teacher "Ram Shankar".Who sees in Ishaan an unmatched universe!

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Strategies

Ram Shankar Nikumbh, employed various strategies to help Ishaan overcome his dyslexia:- Individualized instructions-Visual and creative learning-Multisensoring learning

Overcoming Challenges

He learnt to read and write more effectively and gained self-confidence. He even won a prestigious art competition.

What do you think were the parts of the brain that were most stimulated in Ishaan?

Cerebellum

Occipital Lobe

Temporal Lobe

So, What can we learn from Ishaan?

• The Power of Resilience
• Importance of support
• Creativity as a tool
• The Human capacity to triumph

Among others...

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THANKS!

By: Manuela Diaz

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