ABSTRACT
Jacob began first grade as a robust, healthy boy who related well to his peers, loved physical activity and showed promise as an athlete, although Jacob had some minor medical difficulties in his infancy. When Jacob's diagnosis of dyslexia was shared with the teachers at his school, the staff immediately arranged for him to have intensive remedial reading instruction in English, as well as curriculum adaptations in his other two languages. In the early grades, Jacob's school difficulties worried his parents, but the high level of cooperation and support that they received from the school and the learning disabilities clinic appears to have enabled the family to cope without undue stress or conflict. Although it is desirable that Jacob become somewhat more independent in managing the stresses and demands of his schoolwork, Jacob's family is likely to remain one of the great sources of resilience in his life.
