![]() ![]() ![]() When I first read about Amanda’s auditory processing disorder, I felt an even greater sense of admiration for her than when I previously watched her recite “ The Hill We Climb ” during the presidential inauguration ceremony. An appearance at the Library of Congress, the publication of her first book of poetry and being named the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate would soon follow. But once she learned how to read, she began to immerse herself in books, started to write her own material and discovered how adept she was at these pursuits. ![]() ![]() Consequently, she learned how to read later than her peers and depended upon special accommodations in school which are commonly given to students with disabilities. In addition to the auditory processing disorder, which had been diagnosed when she was in kindergarten, Amanda Gorman has speech articulation-related challenges which make it difficult to pronounce certain words and sounds. It also illustrates that where a deficit exists, there are ways to compensate for it. This is a quintessential example of how one’s passion for her art is more than enough to rise above a diagnosis, inspire others and be remembered. Never would I have thought this while listening to Amanda Gorman’s truly memorable performance that day. Who knew? The Youth Poet Laureate sensation who wowed us during President Biden’s inauguration contends with speech and auditory processing challenges. ![]()
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